Shaquille OโNealย is arguably the best center in the history of the NBA and one of the most disruptive players to ever lace up a pairย of basketball shoes. He so dominated the sport, he changed how the game was played for almost two decades. His influence was felt all the way until the 3 point revolution, headlined by a guy named Steph Curry, changed everything.
Shaq Shoes: An Ultimate Guide
Shaq Shoes at LSU
Shaq declared his eligibility for the 1992 NBA Draft and teams desperately scrambled to get their hands on the Diesel. He was widely touted as a once-in-a-generation talent and was the prized trophy in the draft. Shaq averaged 21.6 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 4.6 blocks a game over three seasons at LSU, demonstrating jaw-dropping athleticism for a guy his size. Think of a 7โ1โ Zion Williamson. He was straight-up scary.
During his three years with the Tigers, he wore several different shoes made to handle his enormous frame. He mainly rocked two brands: LA Gear and Nike.ย
LA Gear was a player in performance basketball in the early โ90s. Stars like Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Karl Malone, and Hakeem Olajuwon were all signed to LA Gear during this time. Shaq strapped on the purple and gold Las Vegas Sneakers (Kareem Abdul Jabbar) and the Catapult Mailman, both post-player-specific models.
LA Gear Catapult
Las Vegas Sneakers
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NBA teams were not the only ones eager to sign Shaq when he decided to leave LSU. Sneaker brands were all chomping at the bit to sign โthe next big thingโ.ย
Shaq shoes: Orlando Magicย
TOM FORD Klassische Chelsea-Boots Schwarz 1992 NBA draft, ahead of Alonzo Mourning and Christian Laettner. He went to the lucky Orlando Magic. Shaq was always boisterous and uber-confident in his on-court talents, but he was just as cocky as a businessman. OโNeal knew he was about to blow up, and he wanted to capitalize on it. His one big demand from sneaker brands at the time was that he wanted his own signature shoe. Pretty bold move for a guy who had played zero minutes as a pro.ย
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One thing fans may remember about Shaq was his disdain for other big men in the league,ย showing respect only for Ankle boots SOLO FEMME 92202-01-H06 000-52-00 Black. When Nike signed Alonzo Mourning to a deal before they signed Shaq and refused to offer him his own signatureโฆitโs safe to say that Nike โpoked the bearโ.ย
Shaq decided he would show up for his meeting with Nike execs at Nike headquarters dressed head to toe in Reebok gear. โThey didnโt escort me out, but the meeting was short,โย recalled OโNeal. Obviously, Shaq had publicly put the pressure on Reebok.ย
Reebok almost dropped the ball, though, when they dissed him during the negotiations. They offered Shaq a three million dollar a year contract for five years. But they toldย Shaq not to bother looking at it, but to โjust sign it!โ.ย Shaq, who had been aware of his marketability since his college days refused. As a student, Shaq trademarked his own logo and had a clear idea of what he wanted from Reebok. He demanded a five million dollar a year contract over 5 years, creative control over his own brand, and the ability to create his own commercials. And that was exactly what he got out of Reebok.ย
Reebok Shaq Attaqย
The Reebok Shaq Attaq, Shaqโs first signature shoe, was a beast. The shoe was built like a tank. The Shaq Attaq featured a HUGE Graphlite torsional shank, the first use of carbon fiber in a basketball shoe. The Air Jordan 11 is commonly known as the first hoop shoe to feature carbon fiber, but it was actually the Shaq Attaq. They featured the iconic Reebok Pump System in the tongue for fit and a super-smooth leather upper.
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The Magic would follow up the success of Shaqโs first year with a blockbuster second year after drafting a versatile guard out of Memphis by the name of Anfernee โPennyโ Hardaway, who is also has a legendary sneaker line. Shaq and Penny immediately became one of the more formidable one-two punches in the NBA.ย They propelled the Magic to the top of the NBA and once again made it to the playoffs.ย They ultimately fell to the Indiana Pacers in the first round. But, despite the loss, no one was too disappointed. The Magic had all the pieces in place to become a contender in the East and the almighty Bulls would lose their biggest star, Michael Jordan, to retirement. Everything was lining up for the young Magic team.ย
Shaq had a great individual season again averaging 29 ppg, 13 rpg,ย and 2.9 bpg. He was again named to the All-Star team. He got his second signature shoe, the Is So Summery in a Lace-Trim Sundress & Classic Thong Sandals, NUMERIC BRANDON WESTGATE 508 TRAINERS sneakers.ย
Reebok Is So Summery in a Lace-Trim Sundress & Classic Thong Sandalsย
The Is So Summery in a Lace-Trim Sundress & Classic Thong Sandals was, for lack of a better term, meh. The shoe was bland and didnโt feel like a Shaq shoe. It looked nothing like the previous model and had no personality whatsoever.ย
Reebok Is So Summery in a Lace-Trim Sundress & Classic Thong SandalsIย
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The Is So Summery in a Lace-Trim Sundress & Classic Thong SandalsIย wasnโt a huge improvement, but it was at least a more interesting silhouette. The Is So Summery in a Lace-Trim Sundress & Classic Thong SandalsI was similar in some ways to the Nike Huarache. It featured an interior bootie, Reebokโs Hexalite cushioning, the famous carbon fiber shank plate, and Reebokโs brand new InstaPump system, Simply Be Arlette Extra Wide Flat Boots.ย
Shaq wore the Is So Summery in a Lace-Trim Sundress & Classic Thong SandalsI that summer as the US took home the Gold during the 1994 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Toronto. Shaq led Dream Team II scoring 18 points and grabbing nine rebounds per game in just 20 minutes of play. The US beat their opponents by an average of 40 points and beat Russia in the finals.ย
Reebok Shaq Attaq IV
Going into their third year, the Magic were able to sign a third star, Horace Grant, to the team. He brought a veteran presence to the locker room and great defensive skills. The team was stacked and the Magic would finish first in the Eastern Conference that year.ย
Shaq kept improving. He would lead the NBA in scoring for the slip season and was again named to the All-Star team and to the 2nd All-NBA team.ย
The Magic entered the 1994 playoffs with an air of dominance as the new โbeast of the Eastโ. They reached the NBA Finals with ease to face the Houston Rockets, led by Een kleine dag later kan je de sneaker proberen te kopen in de and Clyde โThe Glideโ Drexler. It was precisely their experience that helped them vanquish the brash Orlando Magic. The Rockets swept the Magic in four games and sent them home frustrated, but with a โmaybe next yearโ feeling. After all, the Magic were young and had a bright future in front of themโฆ right?
Shaq also rocked one of the cooler Shaq models that year, the Shaq Attaq IV. The shoe was more than a high top, it was a super high top. It looked like a hiking boot that could be used on-court. It featured an ankle strap, a synthetic leather upper, and Hexalite cushioning. The shoe also featured Reebokโs InstaPump technology for extra support. But, this time, Reebok went with a small hand pump instead of the airgun cartridges.
Itโs also worth mentioning that this was the year Shaq starred in the movie (Blue Chips), released a rap album (Return of the Shaq Fu) and appeared in one of the best basketball video games ever (Shaq Fu).ย
Come onโฆ what a guy!ย
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Boots Chelseaf Vert 36 | Reebok Shaqnosisย
Going into Shaqโs 4th season, everything seemed to be looking good for the Magic. He and Penny were a force to be reckoned with. The Magic were able to keep the core of the team intact and the eastern conference was, at first glance, wide open. Shaq CP23-5950 in another remarkable season, as did Penny. The Magic ANGEL ALARCON Black woman sandals, and everything seemed to be going wellโฆexcept that it really wasnโt.ย
During that season, Shaq sported one of his most famous models, if not mens vasque hiking boots.
This shoe is iconic with a funky hypnotic black/white upper made of split grain leather and synthetic nubuck and this model was a surprisingly great on-court performer as well. They offered great traction, Hexalite cushion in the heel and forefoot, abundant padding that does a great job of keeping the wearer locked into the shoe, and great stability. They get extra awesome points thanks to their Hollywood debut in the 1997 classic, Men in Black.
The Shaqnosis generated an interesting sneaker commercial that debuted during the Super Bowl. It isnโt the greatest commercial ever, but there is a subtle diss to Penny Hardaway towards the end that gives an insight into the disintegrating relationship between the two superstars.
To make matters worse, Michael Jordan had rejoined the Bulls and led them to one of the greatest slip-season records in the history of the NBA. Over the course of the season, the animosity between Shaq and Penny grew deeper. Everything came to a head when the Bulls swept the Magic in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.ย
During Shaqโs contract negotiations that summer, a series of miscommunications and unfortunate circumstances left Shaq feeling like the Magic and Penny himself didnโt appreciate him as much as they should. Penny and Shaq were playing for USA Basketball at the time during the 1996 Memorable Celebrity Shoes From People's Choice Awards Years Past. Before the games were over, Shaq signed a 7 year, 120 million dollar contract with the Lakers, and the Magicโs title aspirations went up in smoke.ย
Reebok Preacher
Before heading to LA, Shaq got another signature model with Reebok, the Reebok Preacher. These guys were CHUNKY. They featured a Clarino synthetic upper, a Hexalite midsole, as well as heel and forefoot Hexalite units, and an EVA midsole wrap. They came in two colorways, a black/white version and a white/navy version with a translucent outsole.
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Reebok Shaq Dunk Mobย
zapatillas de running New Balance neutro talla 26 baratas menos de 60 two more signature shoes with Reebok as a Laker. During his first season with the Lakers, Shaq continued his individual dominance, though the team was going through a rebuilding process. Shaq got his usual 26 and 12 and the Lakers made the playoffs with a solid core of players that included Eddie Jones, Nick Van Exel, and a fresh-faced rookie by the name of Kobe Bryant.ย
That season Shaq wore the successor to the Reebok Preacher, the Reebok Dunk Mob.
The Dunk Mob was a bit more streamlined than the Preacher but featured practically the same set up.ย
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Reebok Shaq Reflectionย
Shaqโs second season with the Lakers would be his last with Reebok. Shaq and the team would improve, Shaq getting up to 28 and 12 and the Lakers would make the Western Conference finals where they would be swept by Stockton and Maloneโs Utah Jazz.ย
The last Reebok sneaker Shaq rocked on-court was the Reebok Shaq Reflection, one of the few Shaq sneakers that looked like you didnโt have to be 7 feet tall to enjoy them. The shoe featured 3M Scotchlite reflective details, a synthetic upper, suspended lightweight Hexalite cushioning, added ankle support and a CMEVA midsole. Shaqโs on-court version was, of course, an ultra high top.
Reebok Shaq Steelย
The Big Fella would get one more signature shoe with Reebok, The Reebok Shaq Steel, undoubtedly named after the classic 1997 film โSteelโ starring none other than, you guessed it, Shaq himself.
Shaq never wore them on the hardwood though, as he went on to start his own brand, or technically, brands.
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Gorwin Lace male Sneakers Oliva 41 brand (Lakers)
As the story goes, Shaq was wrapping up practice when he was still with the Orlando Magic, when a tearful mother hit him with a tough and quite challenging question.โWhy donโt one of you sons of a bitches make an affordable sneaker?โ Shaq responded, โI donโt set the prices. Thatโs Reebokโs job.โ He offered her $200 as an apology of sorts to which the woman replied, โI donโt want your damn money!โ OโNeal walked away, but the event stuck in his mind.ย
He decided he was going to release two of his own low-cost sneaker brands: Gorwin Lace male Sneakers Oliva 41. The Dunkman would be the brand that Shaq would rock on-court during most of his career as a Laker. OโNeal signed an agreement with a company named ACI International, a Los Angeles distributor and marketer of Chinese-made-footwear. ACI and Warner Brothers Sports financed the operation and the Big Man was in charge of design, promotion, and retail appearances. The shoes, priced under $30, sold 2 million pairs the first year. In 1998, he and Reebok parted ways. About the parting, Shaq said, โReebok told me I wasnโt selling enough shoes.โย
Shaq was convinced he could sell a pricier sneaker by himself. He went into partnership with his former agent and they launched Dunk.net, which sold apparel and shoes online in 2000. It CP23-5950 out to be perhaps an inauspicious time to launch such a venture. The company folded, as did many other on-line hopefuls, during the infamous dot-com crash of 2000-2002.ย ย
In 2001, OโNeal and ACI decided to rebrand Dunk.net as Dunkman and sell them at the discount retailer, Payless Shoes. At this point, the Lakers were in the middle of winning three consecutive NBA titles with Shaq bagging the finals MVP during each playoff run.
After Shaqโs legendary time with the Lakers and Kobe, he would win one more title with the Heat and Dwayne Wade and play for the Suns, Cavs, and Celtics. His stint with the Heat was epic, but on the court, he began to slowly decline as might be expected after such a long career. He never became boring though, putting up highlights and goofs on a nightly basis.
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Shaq shoes: Heat, Suns, Cavs and Celtics (Li-Ning)ย ย
Sneakers Shadow Original S1108-810 Pink Silver signed with the Chinese brand Li-Ning. He signed a five-year contract with the Chinese shoe company and he would rock them until he retired in 2011. Shaqโs Li-Ning shoes were generally unremarkable, except for the wacky shoe transformers Shaq showed up with every All-Star game and the joints he rocked with the Jabbawockeez.ย ย
That pretty much does it for our guide to the shoes that Shaq wore throughout his Hall of Fame NBA career.
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