{"id":261502,"date":"2013-01-17T23:00:30","date_gmt":"2013-01-18T05:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=261502"},"modified":"2022-09-12T18:12:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T23:12:21","slug":"a-complete-history-of-shawn-kemps-signature-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/a-complete-history-of-shawn-kemps-signature-line\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete History of Shawn Kemp&#8217;s Reebok Signature Line"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>One year ago today, the Reebok Kamikaze II saw its official retro return. A year later, the <strong>Reebok Kamikaze I<\/strong> gets the same treatment by releasing at retail in OG fashion. To celebrate, we take a look back at one our favorite features detailing Shawn Kemp&#8217;s complete signature sneaker range with Reebok.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>80s babies, 90s runts and older heads remember the high flying game of <strong>Shawn Kemp<\/strong> well. For the rest, the Reignman&#8217;s legacy lives on in the glory of <a title=\"Shawn Kemp Highlights\" href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8fGnwvkumTQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youtube mixes<\/a> and his recently retroed signature line. In celebration of the <a title=\"Reebok Kamikaze II\" href=\"\/tag\/reebok-kamikaze-ii\/\">Reebok Kamikaze II<\/a> re-release, we take a look back at all of Shawn&#8217;s sigs with the Vector.<\/p>\n<h2>Reebok Kamikaze I<\/h2>\n image via nbacardDOTnet\n<p>Following back to back All-Star bids, Reebok rewarded Shawn Kemp with his first signature in the form of the <strong>Kamikaze<\/strong>. The midtop makeup was electric, baring a more brash and aggressive design than anything he&#8217;d ever worn. Colors coincided with the Sonics unis and were worn throughout the course of the 94-95 season and postseason.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Reebok Kamikaze II<\/h2>\n image via <a title=\"NBA Tumblr\" href=\"http:\/\/nba.tumblr.com\/post\/22518403364\/shawn-kemp-showing-his-athleticism-in-the-nba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBA Tumblr<\/a>\n<p>When people are talking about the &#8220;Shawn Kemp sneakers,&#8221; they&#8217;re referring to these. Loud in 1995 and still ringing, the <strong>Reebok Kamikaze II<\/strong> stands as the most popular signature in the Reignman&#8217;s line. Kemp sported this shoe during the Sonics 64-win season, which ultimately culminated in an NBA Finals matchup against the Bulls. For whatever reason, he did not sport his signatures in the championship series though he played incredible.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Reebok Reignman<\/h2>\n image via Go Sports Cards\n<p>Ditching one weather reference for another, the <strong>Reebok Reignman<\/strong> relied on Kemp&#8217;s nickname and coordinated with the club&#8217;s new jerseys. The calm after the storm featured a smoother design, low profile build, and Hexalite cushioning.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Reebok Reignman II<\/h2>\n image via Shaky Ankles\n<p>A change in cities led to a change in colorways on the <strong>Reebok Reignman II<\/strong>. The build was in line with its predecessor, clinging to clean lines and Cavalier hues. Patent leather and mesh made cameos on the upper, residing above an exaggerated foam midsole.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Reebok The Shroud<\/h2>\n image via <a title=\"Mis Zapas\" href=\"http:\/\/miszapas.net\/reebok-shroud-1998-ad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mis Zapas<\/a>\n<p>Much like the Foamposite and Flightposite interrupted Penny and KG&#8217;s lines for technica advancements, <strong>The Shroud<\/strong> did the same for Kemp. A zipper upper proved more progressive than aggressive in contrast to his older sneakers, but still fit the Reignman well. For whatever reason, the styling saw more of a trend lifespan as it was scrapped by Reebok basketball models shortly after its launch. Shawn sported The Shrouds in his sixth and final All-Star Game in 1998.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Reebok Reignman III<\/h2>\n image via <a title=\"Footie Wallpapers\" href=\"http:\/\/www.footiewallpapers.com\/shawn-kemp-666x800px\/i.cnn.net%7Csi%7Cmultimedia%7Cphoto_gallery%7C0802%7Cnba.best.dunks%7Cimages%7Ckemp.jpg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Footie Wallpapers<\/a>\n<p>Shawn Kemp&#8217;s first season in Cleveland featured three marquee models, including his last signature. The <strong>Reebok Reignman III<\/strong> rocked a sporty and sleek build, far faster and more playful than previous makeups. Home and away versions wore Cavs colors, also carrying big branding and visible Hexalite.<\/p>\n Shawn Kemp&#8217;s Signature Reebok Shoes (images via <a title=\"Mis Zapas\" href=\"http:\/\/miszapas.net\/shawn-the-reignman-kemp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mis Zapas<\/a>)\n<p>[polldaddy poll=6824293]<\/p>\n<p>Props to <a title=\"Mis Zapas\" href=\"http:\/\/miszapas.net\/shawn-the-reignman-kemp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mis Zapas<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One year ago today, the Reebok Kamikaze II saw its official retro return. A year later, the Reebok Kamikaze I gets the same treatment by releasing at retail in OG fashion. 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