Ranking the top 5 signature Allen Iverson shoes which established him as a fashion icon in the NBA
Allen Iverson will forever be one of the NBA's best players. He was Rookie of the year in 1996-97, an 11-time All-Star and the 2001 MVP. Many loved to cheer for Iverson because of his tenacity and sheer will to win games. During his career, he played for four teams, but he will always be known as a Philadelphia 76ers legend.
"The Answer" was influential to many. He's best known for his killer crossover. Aside from his basketball moves, Iverson's style was a big reason the NBA enacted a dress code before the 2005-06 season. Players started dressing the way he did as AI became a fashion and culture icon.
Iverson often came into the arena and showed up for interviews wearing durags, gold chains, and oversized shirts. But what completed his entire look was his signature shoes. AI signed with Reebok immediately after getting drafted in 1996. Since that day, the rest was history as Iverson rocked his classic collection of signature shoes.
With that said, let's rank AI's five best signature shoes.
Top 5 Allen Iverson shoes
#1: Reebok Question Mid (White/Red)
Reebok Question Mid will take the top spot on this list. The pair has a lot of history attached to it. Not only was it Allen Iverson's first signature shoe, but he also wore the pair while introducing his crossover and winning rookie of the year.
Without a doubt, it's a historic pair attached to a lot of firsts. It was AI's first shoe that he wore in his first season and played against a plethora of NBA greats for the first time.
#2: Reebok Answer I (Navy/Gold)
From the Answer line, Reebok Answer I Navy/Gold will always be a fan favorite. The upper of the stylish DMX shoe was made of navy patent leather with shiny gold accents. Iverson never wore the pair on the court, but the fan favorite status it enjoyed was due to the departure from team colors, much like Jordan classics such as the September Blue 6s or Bordeaux 7s.
#3: Reebok Answer V
One of the best thought-out designs and a huge commercial success was the Reebok Answer V. The model included the best DMX cushioning, wild 3M embellishments and a mock leather interior. Iverson put in a strong performance in the sneakers, building on his MVP season with another scoring title, putting up 31.4 points per game.
#4: Reebok Answer IV "Finals" (initially unreleased)
The Reebok Answer IV "Finals" edition was released earlier this year, taking 21 years to do so. Allen Iverson wore the pair during the 2001 NBA Finals, when he and the Sixers went up against the LA Lakers. While it isn't clear why it wasn't released initially, assumptions can be made that it was due to their loss in the series.
#5: Reebok Answer I (Black/Gold)
Over the course of a standout second season, Allen Iverson debuted the Reebok Answer I. Despite his diminutive frame, the 22-year-old proved he was built for the league by participating in and starting 80 games that season. The Answer 1 performance was crucial because it signaled the switch from Hexalite to DMX cushioning.