Reebok BB 4000 II

Hey Guys! Today we take a detailed look and review at a brand new Retro coming back from the Reebok 1989 Archives.
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[@DIEWLIMAMA]

FYI: BB4000 is the low cut version made after their hi-top basketball shoe BB4600 in the 80s, before their Pump shoes came into the picture.

[@samaantree]

Bruh I Don’t care what sneaks you review on here I’m watching the whole video 😊

[@WearTesters]

You’re one of our very few real supporters and we thank you for everything 🙏🏼

[@jacoricksudds2183]

Ay real talk

[@RampagingChipmunk]

Joining the Puma Slipstream in trying to go after the New Balance 550 market.

[@zealot1543]

Reebok NEEDS to rerelease the low top version of the Omni Pump. The Omni Lite Low Voltron’s (yellow lion) go so hard!

[@JBPCL]

Some of what I remember from the 80s: Reebok Pumps LA Gear shoes Bugle Boy Jeans Duck Head clothes Track Suits Little Caesars Blockbuster Reading Rainbow

[@phillipparedes6444]

These look like they would be good for skaters.

[@danielzain8477]

Thanks for the Reebok content!!!

[@blitzoce7939]

IS it a good basketball shoe?

[@El_Chile_Amarillo]

I think these are competing against new balance’s 550. They look so similar

[@WearTesters]

If the 550, Jordan 4 and these all released in 1989 then they’re all completing against each other.

[@dunkkid23]

I wish I can get the white and red ones!

[@propspounds5511]

I like those Like it alot😎

[@PaladioBlaze]

These seem more in line aestheticly to New Balance 550s.

[@WearTesters]

That’s how far advanced the Air Jordan 4 looked compared to its competitors in ‘89. The 550 and these were both released in the same year. Nike was really different back then.

[@PaladioBlaze]

@@WearTesters true true. I do get surprised at times when I realize how old some of these sneakers are.

[@jromanlawnj]

This is clearly Reebok’s answer to the 550 craze … they just need a good hype collab to set it off.

[@PaladioBlaze]

@@jromanlawnj I'm inclined to agree with that opinion

[@ZEPLUS7]

These scream New Balance 550’s vibes

[@vn708]

100% agree on the material quality to $ ratio. Reebok knows how to pair proper quality materials with a realistic price point. Jordan brand, sadly, can just get away with using some questionable material and still contiune to sell out at whatever price they want.

[@Binz0bang]

Feel like Reebok releases a lot of sick shoes under the radar. Appreciate you guys covering shoes like this 🔥

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

The Reebok pump hi came out in 89 too. That's my favourite shoe of all time. It's a tank of a shoe, but a stunning silhouette.

[@WearTesters]

We’re still surprised that those have yet to make another retro appearance.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@WearTesters unfortunately, reebok doesn't know what's good for them sometimes. I've been waiting 31 year's for them to retro the pump cxt, sxt and 2 hi double pump. I'd love to know who makes the decisions at Reebok because I'd fire them in a heartbeat. 😂

[@WearTesters]

They released in 2013. Were surprised they haven’t released them since. After the Omni Zone OG dropping you’d think the OG Pump would’ve been next. Maybe they are though. Hopefully 🤞🏼

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@WearTesters I did manage to cop that 25th anniversary release in the og colourway and the hanon collaboration. I also got the first 89 hi retro in about 04. Yeah, it had to have been 04 because it was the 15th anniversary. Now that was a fantastic retro. The materials used was fantastic. The pump mechanism and air bladder worked just as good as the original. I bought the omni zone 2 retro last year for its 30th anniversary but I was majorly disappointed in it. Shame on Reebok, lol. Fake hexalite and it didn't even pump up. The omni zone 1, 3 and 4 are my favourites of the line. I wish Reebok would bring those back. The omni transit zone too. Man, what a shoe that was. I'll have to write a strongly worded letter to Reebok. Hopefully it doesn't fall on deaf ears. 😂👍

[@aldogp3416]

Definitely feel like these are more of a response to the 550s than the AJ4s but either way I’m diggin these 🔥

[@dannygonzalez6548]

40 year old George looked CRAZY. mannn I don't look, feel like or portray what people my age on TV when I was growing up did.. NEITHER DO YOU TWO. I LOVE how we've aged so gracefully.

[@thatbiddy]

33 year old George *

[@richardsmith8676]

Love Reebok. We need an Above the Rim and Blacktop revival too.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I'm gonna grab a pair of these. 80s Reebok designs always looked great. I'll go for the white n green.

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

@@sumonkay definitely. It's a great looking silhouette.

[@djilyaz]

I remember I had a pair of the bb4600 in high school, they were very comfortable, and cool looking

[@santosgracia5805]

I'm 24 years old I'm not going to lie when I was in high school it was always about Jordans but as I've grown up and matured there's nothing wrong with a good pair of quality shoes from Reebok as a matter of fact my favorite Reebok is the Reebok question it's basically the Reebok version of a Jordan 11 and if they're really cool and I like these shoes I hope they go on sale so I can buy them so it's okay it's not always about to jump man or the Yeezys

[@breaka1]

real nice.......but they remind more of the nb 550 then the jordan 4...

[@johnmurray7732]

These are awesome! I've been trying to grab a pair of new balance 550 in university blue for retail for a while, but I might just grab these instead. Colorway doesn't matter, they just look better

[@WearTesters]

Materials used on this shoe are better and the shoe is more comfortable than the 550 so it’s a solid bang for your buck 80s option.

[@WearTesters]

Cushion is much more comfortable (softer EVA used in the cupsole than the firm EVA wedge in the 550. Materials are much nicer which makes for a much more comfortable fit and feel when wearing as well. The 550s are firm and stiff all around - even after breaking them in. I have a few pairs of them and they don’t feel any better than a cheap Air Jordan. I think the 550 is one of the more overrated shoes available and people say they’re comfortable, but those same people should also say the Jordan 4 is comfortable because that’s about the same feeling you get from them. They’re bricks. Unfortunately, people aren’t honest anymore. Especially once they’ve spent their money on something. They just make excuses instead of being real. Luckily, we buy and wear/test everything ourselves so when we have an opinion it’s based on the fact that we’ve literally tried it all ourselves.

[@juanp1089]

Im not a Reebok guy, but I’ve had one pair in my 50 years. It was like a Nike Free before Nike Free was created. 🎉I make it 2 the end of the video🎉 10:21😂

[@GermDesu]

Good morning Weartesters!!!!

[@WearTesters]

👋🏼

[@RipCity30]

We want Reebok blackTop retro...

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

Yes! We definitely do. I still have a few pair's of the blacktop battleground 1. I wish Reebok would bring back the 2s.

[@rob8311]

Snagged a pair for less than 50ndollara, the exact red and grey pair. Word of caution, these are EXTREMELY TTS, so if you dont know your foot size in CM and buy a size up or down by mistake you could be in trouble. I should have purchased 0.5 up as my foot is slightly longer than I thought.

[@AtomicPunk820]

Thanks for the Reebok content 😊 I mostly wear Vans and Reebok (classics and nanos), and Nike basketball shoes (among Jordans). I think the shoe is dope and Reebok has some good ones for a decent price. I also think the Jordan 4 is the best although I love the 3 (born in 1988). Love watching your videos!

[@WearTesters]

Thank you!

[@kevin15776]

I have a few of the high top bb4600ii models and they're all from 1990. I know the original bb4600 came out in 1986 and the low tops followed soon after. Not sure how close these retro models are to the originals either. No originals had suede or came in these colorways.

[@hermanndercherusker-]

Very nice, high-quality shoes. They combine a timeless look with robust workmanship at a good price. I love the shoes. Greetings from Germany.

[@GadingWastuwidya]

What's your pick between this and Asics EX89

[@MrRashad8869]

The green pair is super clean! Def a great casual option for everyday

[@DomParaan]

reebok content is my favorite content

[@AforAlex95]

I can appreciate vids like this that talk about shoes that are 1) off the beaten path that are not a Nike or Jordan 2) that offer better quality for the price 3) that are still good looking

[@MiguelMartinez-gb6ug]

These look like the New Balance’s that are super popular now that Bad Bunny and Aime are doing collars on. Probably why Reebok is throwing these out again now. They’re like heeeeey these are our sneakers wtf! Lol

[@DrkWing290]

I’m gonna say no, they don’t beat the AJ4

[@dizzle1119]

No, no they cannot compete w/ the Jordan IV.

[@davidcox8735]

Can we get the upcoming Fire Red 9s?

[@smellsamazing]

We the Reebok people are watching!!

[@Cat_Pur1.]

I always love Reebok, just bought Reebok Glide and BB 4000 II is still in my wishlist

[@chrisstevens698]

Pairs of BB 4000 II are on sale right now If you're still wanting a pair

[@jasonspurley492]

Hell no 😔😅😔

[@SteveWucarrotpatato]

Short answer: No Long answer: Hell to the fucking no

[@joshhutton9534]

These are pretty great. Might have to grab a pair of those.

[@pmjc07]

Turned 1 in ‘89. 🎉

[@giogiogiogi0]

More like NB 550 "killer" or alternative

[@WearTesters]

Also a 1989 release to compete with the king of ‘89… the Air Jordan 4.

[@roboroflo8679]

OMG there is an ep from the first season of 90210 where there is a sex presentation in the auditorium... it is so cringe and also funny. I started rewatching it when yall did and I almost spit my drink out when this happened.

[@lucasmayobasketball]

Shout out to the Reebok people 😂. I'm wearing the BB 4000 (version 1) whilst watching this video!

[@jimbokilo]

Seems USA is finally getting classic reebok designs that have been around the UK and Australia for years now.

[@abdullahalhasib6691]

Does these sneakers give squeaky traction sound like the Basketball shoes do

[@ktschneider1971]

The green pair and the vector logo to me, sort of bring back memories of the dennis johnson-danny ainge backcourt tandem.

[@marcusgreenwood9804]

Reebok been shitn on jordan brand as far as quality for a lon time now the black an gold question is amazing 👏 🙌

[@cyclefix]

Shaq partly owns Reebok now. Maybe he's the reason they release quality shoes now.

[@lawrencelacanilao9198]

great review! Also, where did you get your Spider-man shirt from?

[@jayroman3627]

Just ordered the green pair ! Have the low green & white j2 Nina abney and these will replace them they look so much better. Thanks for the review

[@tintinsimon]

Nice looking pair, although all of Reebok's releases have a bit of a "samey" feel

[@enriquecabada8841]

new balance 550?

[@CarlosMuesesEduardo]

That was my first thought. I can see gravitating towards these to avoid the hype machine with the 550s

[@landenm793]

What would you say the top 3 performing basketball shoes are this year ? My season starts soon and I need to get a shoe

[@ramirogarcia4172]

Remember having these in high school. When working at JCPenny

[@TheMailmanOfSteel]

Make a BB4600 2 based on this low and I'll buy one.

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

Crazy they were released the same year as the NB 550s. Great minds think alike?

[@russellgray1917]

Question: Could these be an offshoot of a 80's Reebok lowcut basketball shoe that was called the BB4400? Also, when Seinfeld premiered, it was called The Seinfeld Chronicles.

[@WearTesters]

It could be, but according to our source at Reebok the shoe itself is so obscure that they don’t even know the true history of it. They just liked how it looked and decided to bring it back. It was hard for them to recreate due to not having an OG pair on hand and the shoe wasn’t available on the aftermarket like eBay.

[@lucioalonso4547]

Yo Chris, Reebok should bring back the white leather high tops that where worn on the kid's show called Double Dare!!! Sorry man, I don't remember the name of the high tops ,🤣

[@WearTesters]

LOVED that show!

[@SOILBOIL]

How good is this compared to the 550?

[@HerosTheme]

I have not loved Reebok's designs in the recent years, but this sneaker is pretty dope.

[@by_run]

I watch all vids. 😊 Great review as always. 👌🏽

[@NoKingButChrist]

*cough* NB 550 clone *cough*

[@oliverg6643]

So I guess dad shoes are the new trend?

[@sergioramirez1693]

They needa release the rb trainers man.

[@almonraphael8898]

They fakin the funk...😆

[@ralphtree03]

dope shoe, even doper shirt

[@hyphydan]

There is no way Seinfeld premiered in 1989.....More like 1998

[@WearTesters]

It aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998.

[@brandohardy7914]

I saw these and thought they were competing with the nb550 had no idea bout the Jordan connection

[@WearTesters]

All three models dropped in 1989. They were all competing.

[@danielpark94]

the continental 80s i got from adidas for $39 has way softer leather than most of the jordans i own

[@WearTesters]

Not every colorway used nice leather, but the first few drops sure did.

[@mkbrahimi8954]

Hello,real leather?

[@Geckoste]

These are pretty sick

[@pleasethankyou3869]

No.

[@Ch3rryb0mbX]

no

[@NaptownsClassic]

I'm waiting for Reebok to bring back the Icepicks

[@onin816]

Me too! A release of Avant Guard would be fine also.

[@andyc8777]

🚂🔵🐇🔵💪🏿

[@jnas13]

Such lack of love for Reebok these days from people. The quality on so many of their "budget" shoes far exceeds the vast amount of crap quality we get on Jordan's for 2-3x the price.

[@WearTesters]

The sneaker “community” is full of frauds and trend following hypebeasts. Zero knowledge or respect for anything that isn’t trending.

[@WearTesters]

Agreed

[@danielluong9480]

These will go under the radar and probably end up at outlets for much cheaper. Which will be brilliant.

[@dannydalcantar9889]

I own so many reeboks. This another for the rotation

[@WearTesters]

Underrated brand. Not enough real sneakerheads out there.

[@d.felixphoto2260]

Before comparing them to Jordan 4's are they better then the New Balance 550? I don't think so but they are nice in the white and green. I remember the Celtics point guards wearing these in black and white

[@WearTesters]

The AJ4 is the king of 1989. You don’t compare one forgotten relic to another forgotten relic. They were forgotten for a reason. But you do compare them to the top shoe of that year.

[@WearTesters]

And to answer the comparison question - the only thing similar outside of the year released is the visuals but that is due to the year they were released. Materials go to the Reebok BB 4000 II. Comfort also goes to the Reebok BB 4000 II.

[@d.felixphoto2260]

@@WearTesters i appreciate the response. Yes. I see your point on why even bring up the Air Jordan 4. Got to go against the best of the time. However, I like the look of the New Balance more now then back in the day. Guess it matches my style. As a kid i was going with the Reebok no question (no pun intended) but I'm not a fan of the slimmer look compared to the New Balance but you've seen both so I'll take your word on the material and comfort. However that white and green pair is solid.

[@WearTesters]

It’s funny that you mentioned being slim, because that’s the thing I dislike most about the 550. They’re so slim and slender that it feels like I’m wearing a pair of pro keds or something made for ladies rather than an 80’s basketball shoe. The BB 4000 II has just enough bulk to them where they feel like a more authentic representation of what the 80’s hoops era was. Whereas the Air Jordan looks like it’s from it’s time (80’s) but they’re clearly the more technologically advanced between the shoes put up against them during their respective release years.

[@d.felixphoto2260]

@@WearTesters you feel like the 550 is slimmer? They look good on me with everything. Lol. I'll have to see these in person. The white and green look good and they aren't expensive and probably will go on sale. Lol. I rocked the 4600's as a kid because Reggie Lewis used to rock them then he went on to the pumps with Dee Brown. The 4's are it tho. The ideal, the highest title, numero uno!

[@yogaflames4333]

Chris I love you and Jodie and what you do for our community and every time I see your vids in my sub box I get excited. but unfortunately these may not even take over the club c let alone in a million years the Jordan 4.

[@WearTesters]

Chris said they would never truly compete with the AJ4 - especially for him on a personal level. But they’re on par with the Club C and they’re more comfortable.

[@yogaflames4333]

@@WearTesters I have been looking at the club c revenge for a hot minute and if these are true ku more comfy, then I might have to consider. Ps this Jodie ??? Hiya from the UK

[@WearTesters]

🤗 according to Chris they’re more comfortable.

[@RyanBalmesYT]

They look like a mash-up of Club C and Club C Mid II.

[@RyuFalchionX]

I am hoping with these dropping the BB4600 II will drop soon. Have a pair of vintage ones I wear a bit, but would love to have a retro as well.

[@intricategod3216]

I'm sorry, I see these and automatically think about mowing my yard 🤣😂. These won't ever compete with 4's.

[@WearTesters]

Sad that we’re in a place where if someone doesn’t like a Jordan colorway they’re told they have no swag or style. Yet, if you like something outside of Jordan you’re told you’re wearing old man shoes or lawn shoes. Makes you think who actually has the swag/style and who’s just a trend following hypebeast pretending to have swag.

[@intricategod3216]

@@WearTesters Or the shoes are just too plain and ugly 🤷🏾‍♂️. I own a lot of 4's and rarely wear them due to the shoes hurting my feet. That being said, these shoes are honestly just ugly. Put these right up there with older corvette owners that wear New Balance shoes.😂🤣.

[@WearTesters]

If you don’t like these or New Balances and your Jordans you barely wear because they hurt your feet then what the heck are you wearing daily? 😂

[@intricategod3216]

@@WearTesters Daily I wear steel toe boots/steel toe shoes. By the time I get home im in my slippers. My notable favorites with cushion happen to be 11's, Proto's, and 3's. The comfort fit 11's are pretty awesome. The 9's and Melo Pumas are pretty comfortable also. The curse of big flat feet. I own over 200 pair's of shoes across all brands and have quite a few grails. Doesn't mean they don't hurt my feet lol. I have a pair of New Balances that I cut the yard in lol.

[@jasongoad2536]

I got mad love for Reebok but I'm the same on the Jordan 4. I believe that's the best shoe ever made style wise in my opinion.