Throwback Thursday: Reebok Kamikaze II

1189 days ago - by Matt Halfhill - 40 comments

A brief while ago we listed the Top 10 Signature Basketball Lines where Shawn Kemp snuck his way onto the list thanks in large part to this shoe – the Reebok Kamikaze II. Following the success of The Pump that first made its way to Reebok basketball sneakers in 1989, the brand did have some successful years between the days of the Pump and DMX (which came with the Reebok Answer I). The Kamikaze II featured the lightweight and quite comfortable Reebok Hexalite cushioning in the heel and forefoot.

Shawn Kemp experienced what many would argue to be his best season in 1995-96 averaging a double-double, putting up 19.6 points per game while snatching 11.4 rebounds. Kemp made his way to the 1996 NBA All Star Game and lead the Sonics to the NBA Finals but fell victim to the 72-10 regular season Chicago Bulls.

Reebok bought back the Kamikaze a few years ago in disappointing fashion with an added Pump that was not on the original and little-to-no marketing to support its release. One can only hope that Reebok will grant us a return of the Kamikaze II, but for now we will have to just sit, wait, and beg.

Reebok Kamikaze II

Shawn Kemp wearing All Star edition Reebok Kamikaze II in 1996 NBA All Star Game
Shawn Kemp dunking in 1996 NBA All Star Game wearing All Star edition Reebok Kamikaze II

Shawn Kemp defending Michael Jordan in 1996 NBA Finals wearing Kamikaze II

Additional information about the Reebok Kamikaze II

http://www.breakindownthegame.com Bugs
Daaaamn, I wish I still had these!
http://aol.com timmy
very nice ball kicks
Timbo
what went wrong with reebok, they usto be sooo good
Billy Sunday
wow i had a pair back when i was little. this is a must if they come back out
Billy Sunday
….i even remember the commercial for the first kamikaze
solesaved
These was hot when they came out Kemp was doing his thing in seattle before he gained all the weight in cleveland and orlando
g
do you guys remember the shaq’s that looked similar to these i cant remember which year they came out
http://www.nicekicks.com Nice Kicks
g,
Yes indeed! Those were featured a few months ago on Throwback Thursday as well. Another one of my favorites from this era.
Reebok Shaqnosis
kstate
i remember these like it was yesterday… possibly one of reeboks best kicks, & yes it was kemps best season
NPF 65
I would rather buy the shaqnosis, thats just me
zack
one of the few reeboks i like. the shaq kicks in questions were called “shaqnosis”
Huey
Yea i remember i used to rock these 2 private skool snapping necks haha!!
http://nicekicks.com nyek
i like this coz its adidas
Tj
Say what? Can you read? Its def a REEBOK shoe
http://www.myspace.com/kolbzbackup kfa$hdaalien
grail status
if i get my hands on these ill probably cry
TWICE
http://myspace.com/yung_omillio_187 terrell
Pure genius design.
i keep seeing these popping up mad cats have the og’s up for sale on myspace. Never my size though.
Reebok just needs to retro these and the shaqnosis, reebok needs to backtrack to the 90′s -_-
BxBomber
kemp was a monster on the court..!!! 96 finals by far on of the best ever played…u had pippen,jordan,kukoc,kemp,payton,schrempf,and many more all stars..
but why is it that these havent been retroed..!!!!REEBOK GET ON IT !!!!!
Jedi_23
1 of only 2 reeboks i ever had….didnt help me score with the ladies like kemp…lol
swanson
NICE KICIKS YOU GUYS SHOULD PUT UP A PICTURE OF SHAWN KEMP DUNKING ON SOMEBODY WITH THESE JOINTS ON !
columbiaj
hands down one of the top 5 reebok sneakers of all time. so many of my friends had these, and they would wear the kemp sonics jersey with them. i’d like to see some kamikazi I’s pictures too
bubz23
I’m really lost as to why reebok is not retroing these. Other than the maybe 2% of the pumps they release absolutely blow. Theey have released the frank thomas and emitt smith kicks so these might be in the near future. Hopefully reebok gets with the program and releases these.
PR CHewwin
Man i hate Reebok but i love these DEF cop!! and the kamikazi 1′s!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anonomouse
What is Rodman wearing in that last pic? Is that a Puma?
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The Reign man!! Being in Seattle around that time was the shyte main. Kemp and Payton were raw. Too bad they had to get ran over by the Bulls tho. It was kewl a time to be in Seattle. R.I.P Seattle Sonics…..and fuk the OK THUNDER!! (fo real)
foxmulder
Rodman is wearing the Nike Air Way Up.
http://www.myspace.com/thats_how_tavis_feel DMVsneakerFiend
I remember seeing these at my local marshalls like 6 years ago… i shouldve copped them…
ThE STANDARD AKA THE FOOTWORK KING
PICKYOURSHOES.COM
jon
just shed a tear….thanks alot man….are these all your kicks you post on Thursday?…..will they please retro this shoe…my all time fav I prolly bought for 20$.
WINDMILL
greenmaker24
these r amazing
word_up_beeezy
This shoes go crazy, but i think the 11z tha jordan is wearing lookz betta. shady shoiwng kemp get balled on.
hill
i hope they don’t reto them cause i got them lmao
hill
retro*
kevo 14
i got dez on mi feet now yall slow bityddsvyusbfy
jMO
Man, brings back memories…used to be my favorite shoes
Mz.Ki
REMiND ME 0F DA J0RDANs
Anthony
These kicks are hot! I had a pair when I was in third grade ballin but I’m trying to find a pair right now!!!
Whoever said these are Adidas is a moron
OZ
All I can say is: REEBOK SHOULD REBUILD THIS KAMIKAZE!!
The HOTTEST in the mid 90′s!!
My bro had this Kamikaze way back in 1996, he quite rare to use and got torn by rat!! IDIOTS!!
darmadi
this my fav shoes kamikaze 2 , impossible find it in indonesia in 2010 , very confortable basketball shoes
Beto
where can i get one of those, and for how much?
spanky
If anybody no how i can get a pair email me at spankyandme@hotmail.com