Shaquille O’Neal’s Reebok Shaqnosis is one of the most iconic basketball signature models of all-time. It is a unique design that is eye catching and memorable. Learn more about the Shaqnosis below.
Shaqnosis
The Reebok Shaqnosis was originally released in 1995. It was a major departure from the rest of the Shaq Attaq line. A line that was becoming a bit tired by the time the Shaq Attaq 4 launched.
The hypnotic black and white upper, made with split grain leather and synthetic nubuck. It is a very bold, very 90s design. The risk taking paid of for Reebok and Shaq, the Shaqnosis is still a classic today.
Hexalite is used at the heel and forefront. The thick outsole is built for Shaq and his hardcore play on the court. Some of the top colorways include the Black/White and ‘Orlando Magic.’ The shoe features the ‘Dunkman’ logo.
Expected to Dominate
Shaquille O’Neal was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 1992. He was the number one pick and the expectations for him were gigantic.
When Shaq entered the league, he was 7’1 and had a physique like the Incredible Hulk. He was skilled and tenacious. From the start, O’Neal was expected to dominate the NBA, and he would deliver on all the hefty expectations.
Reebok signed Shaq to an endorsement deal after the Magic made them their star of the future. Reebok wanted to strengthen its presence in the basketball world. Shaq was the perfect baller for Reebok to make its mark with.
Shaq earned Rookie of the Year honors after his impressive first season in the league. The center averaged 23.4 points, 13.9 rebounds and 3.5 blocks. Those numbers would be incredible for a seasoned veteran, they were even more so for a first year player. O’Neal wore the Shaq Attaq during that unforgettable rookie season.
The Attaq
The Shaq Attaq was originally released in 1992. It was not only Shaq’s first signature shoe, but it was also the first time Reebok created a signature shoe for an athlete. The Attaq features a leather and suede upper. They have Pump technology on the tongue, and Graphlite.
The Attaq debuted Shaq’s logo, The Dunkman. The logo’s two handed jam silhouette is unmistakably O’Neal.
The Shaq Attaq originally only came in two colors, “Home” & “Away.” It hard to imagine a signature sneaker today only receiving two colorways. The Shaq Attaq was backed by a huge marketing campaign, and O’Neal was seen everywhere in the sneaker.
- Adam C. Better
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