Refinement instead of escalation.Air Max CB 34 (1995).Not A Role Model — a Deadstock Files series.

Nike stopped compromising.Air Max² CB 94 (1994).Not A Role Model — a Deadstock Files series.

Some moments live forever.Unfortunately this is one of them.JR Smith. Game 1. 2018 Finals.A rebound.

The shoe Nike built for power, not highlights.Air Force Max (1993).

Some moments live forever.Unfortunately… this is one of them.Shaq. 1993. One dunk. No backboard.

Where were you when British Knights ran the streets? 👟 #WhereWereYouWhen #BritishKnights

The T-Mac 6 marked the quiet end of Tracy McGrady’s adidas signature line.

The T-Mac 5 returned to traditional support and stability in 2005, & his most iconic dunk ever!

The T-Mac 4 introduced a laceless design in 2004 and became tied to T-Mac’s 13 points in 35 secs.

The T-Mac 3 released in 2003, featured its signature diagonal paneling, it gained major attention.

The T-Mac 2 dropped in 2003 and became the model most connected to McGrady’s prime scoring years.

The T-Mac 1 launched Tracy McGrady’s signature era with adidas in 2002. #TMAC #AdidasTMac

2014 ➤ Four years of silence.The Answer XIV returned with no player, no rollout, and no momentum.

The Answer XIII wasn’t a flop — it was a ghost release. With Tiny distribution and no campaign.

2009 ➤ The phase-out begins.The Answer XIII shows exactly when Reebok decided to move on.

2008 ➤ A new chapter for Iverson and Reebok. The beginning of the end…

2007 ➤ New designer. New direction.The Reebok Answer XI, built by Drew Winfield.

2006. Ten years of legacy.The Answer X brought back The Pump 2.0, added DMX Foam, and the zipper.

2005. New ownership. New direction.The Reebok Answer IX brought back the PUMP. #Iverson

2004. Quieter design. Smarter strategy.The Reebok Answer VIII dropped DMX air for DMX Foam.

2003. Reebok hit reset.The Answer VII brought DMX Foam, premium leathers, and a new design.

Reebok’s Answer VI marked a quiet shift — no DMX, sleeker design.😳🤯 #ReebokAnswerVI #Iverson

2001. Another scoring title. Another Reebok classic. The Answer V. #TheAnswer #ReebokAnswerV

2001 — MVP, Finals, and the step-over.Reebok’s Answer IV captured the peak of Iverson’s career.

1999. Iverson’s game, style, and legacy hit full stride. #Iverson #ReebokAnswerIII #SneakerFiles

Graffiti leathers. Oversized fits. The ultimate flex.Where were YOU when Pelle Pelle ran the streets

1998. Iverson had the braids, the swagger, and now the Answer II.

1997. Iverson’s rookie sneaker was just the beginning. Reebok dropped the Answer I.

In 1996, Allen Iverson changed the game before he ever grew his braids or won MVP with The Question.

Entry 14, The M13 was the last Melo.This is the end of the line.#MeloMode #DeadstockFiles #JordanM13

Entry 13, The Melo M12 paid tribute to The Dungeon in Baltimore.Not flash. Foundation.#MeloMode

Not everyone knows about them. But if you do, you know. Where were YOU when….

Entry 12, One of the quietest Mellos ever…but it spoke volumes about his legacy.#MeloMode #JordanM11

A skate brand. A luxury giant.Where were YOU when Supreme met Louis Vuitton? #WhereWereYouWhen

Entry 11, 10 years of Melo x Jordan.The M10 was built like a trophy.#MeloMode #DeadstockFiles

A Gap ad. A FUBU hat. One line that fooled everybody.Where were YOU when FUBU ran the streets?

Entry 10, Melo’s scoring title season.Locked in with the M9.#MeloMode #DeadstockFiles #JordanM9

$300 sneakers. Cartoon graphics. Pharrell at his peak.Where were YOU when Ice Creams dropped?

Entry 9, The M8 was built for the spotlight.And Melo owned it.#MeloMode #DeadstockFiles #JordanM8

Baggy jeans. Loud logos. Tupac and Biggie wore it.Where were YOU when Karl Kani ruled the streets?

Entry 8, Denver to New York.The M7 followed Melo through it all.#MeloMode #DeadstockFiles #JordanM7

They called it the CrackBerry.Where were YOU when BlackBerry ran the world?

Entry 7, A student designed it.Jordan Brand released it.The M6 made sneaker history.

The Dub Zero wasn’t just a hybrid — it was a decoy.

Entry 6, Olympic gold, second half.Melo switched into the M5 — and cooked.

From hip-hop’s hottest look to a brand killed by rumor.Where were YOU when….TROOP!

Entry 5, Not flashy. Just durable.The M4 was built for the grind.#MeloMode #JordanM4 #DeadstockFiles

The snap. The flick. The ultimate flex.Where were YOU when the Sidekick ruled the streets?