2001
Reebok Answer V
In 2001, saying Allen Iverson was the best player in pro basketball wasn’t a bold statement, it was a fact. After taking the Sixers to the Finals and winning the NBA MVP Award, Allen Iverson was a household name and his signature line was the biggest in basketball. A zone in the league wasn’t enough to stop Reebok Answer V from being the hottest hoop shoe in stores and the slickest in the game.
Nike Air Jet Flight
While Allen Iverson was at the top of the game from a star power standpoint, another footwear movement was taking place. The Nike Air Jet Flight was a cult classic that was ahead of its time. Built for the smartest and speediest of guards, the Jet Flight relied on a sock-like fit, low top cut, and lightweight build. Years later, Kobe Bryant would get the credit for making low top basketball shoes en vogue in the NBA. Though this is true, the Jet Flight was well regarded by perimeter players in the pros and among the preps long before.
