It's definitely good to see that Reebok has brought back the BB4600 but the current reissued model just can't compare to the originals from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Thanks for another great review of my favorite shoes. I just found about about this 2019 retro and was super keen to get some... but after watching this I think the mid top is a deal breaker for me :(
I really wish they would do a PROPER re-release of the originals. I have an old pair from around 2005 and even those are better than these 2019 ones. I still bought 3 pair (2 of which are unopened and never worn). If they released the exact replica of the originals, I would buy multiple pairs no matter the cost. I remember when I bought my first pair in 1986.
Great detailed comparison. Don't understand why companies always make the toebox bulkier, and often curled upward, when re-issuing pairs... takes away from the aerodynamic shape that really makes the shoe pop
Thx for a great vid! Awesome detail. Love the commercial at end. Nice find! It almost seems like Reebok didn’t intend on the 2019’s to be a true retro but more like a modernized version...these were my first real sneakers back in grade 6. Lol. Tempted to cop a pair of the 2019’s for nostalgia; they’re on the Reebok site for 50% off right now.
Yeah they're going for a nice discount. The the red ones a few months ago. You can still find vintage ones on eBay now and then. Sometimes I sell some on Instagram (kevin15776). Just sold a size 10.5 about 10 days ago.
All 4600 midsoles are made of rubber so there shouldn't be any crumbling. Sneakers that use polyurethane midsoles will experience crumbling. The biggest issue I've come across with rubber is hardening. If they're stored improperly the rubber can become stiff and they slide across any hard floor and sound like wooden shoes when you walk.
@@claudiocruzat7667 it looks more professionally designed. The BB4600 was never meant to be anything else besides i high top. The BB4000 was the low top variant.
Dude totally luvin how you loose laced these bad boys really love ❤ the way you make the tounges stand up and how you make the laces hang down the side of the sneakers really really luv this style totally bad ass 😍 🥰❤😋I wear all my sneakers loose laced to do you let your sneakers slop up and down when you walk and make that sweet scuffin sound as you drag your heels along the floor ❤ 😎
eBay is your best bet. I'll be on the lookout but it's a popular size. Just sold a pair on IG (kevin15776) in that size a week ago. I sell them every now and then.
@@kevin15776 you made a video years ago on the pump shaqnosis in that video you also had the regular shaqnosis was that pair an og pair because it looked too close to the og to be a retro
@@3live-stream I'll be selling a 2002 pair of black and whites ones soon but in size 12. Will hopefully be putting a video up soon. Also have a blue and red suede pair.
kevin15776 Ima size 11. I’m really hoping the leather is good on these BB 2019. I love the wrinkles on my pair as a kid. I’m getting irritated with Nike cause the materials they used on my Barkley’s and air flight 89 are trash. Straight trash. Hard bending instead of wrinkling. Wtf Nike. Those shoes are from this year and two years ago.
After watching this video as well as stranger things, I fell in love with this shoes and was able to find an original pair from 86, I hope when they come in that they are as good you say they are, great video, very informational :)
I found some on eBay, and they might have been on stranger things, a lot of the main characters had a pair, pretty sure Jason wore a pair for the fourth season, which was set in 86, but it’s hard to tell because he’s pants cuffed over it but it’s likely as he was a basketball player for that show
Hi kevin15776. I'm about to auction a pair of original 1986 Reebok bb4600's on eBay. I want to ask if it's ok if I use a link in my description to your video so that people can see the difference between the real OGs & the replicas. That way they know they're the real deal. The padded upper should give it away but, some might not notice.
@@CamoBigfoot Are they the black and red pair? I believe those are from 2002 or 2007. They have a newer size tag with the barcode. An 80s pair would just have a small yellowish size tag with no barcode.
Hey great video!! I really enjoyed all the information I always appreciate such details on a video where is not a nike or adidas shoe 🔥 How do they fit btw? I have a kind of a wide feet so I'm unsure if going with my TTS or .5 up, thanks!!
Thanks. I find some 80s basketball models are thin on cushioning so going TTS fits me. However, I've also gone up half a size and not been disappointed either. You might want to go up half a size to be safe.
@@kevin15776 yeah, i use to catch my son looking at them saying that he couldn't wait for his got to get big enough to wear. His for stopped at 10 and the top ten are 11
Very disappointed, I was about to buy these but the main draw for me was how high the og pair was and seeing how the retro is basically a mid top is a big turnoff
kevin15776 It’s kinda a shame, I might pick them up sometime down the line. I’ve really been lookin for those retro high tops that are actually high tops. Unfortunately that’s pretty hard to find these days it seems. Many modern sneakers that are advertised as high tops aren’t actually high tops! Guess my search continues!
LOL, you are using hair 40 volume developer on shoes, you may as well add the lightener to it. Wella Blondnor or Joico Creme Lightener is great, it's a blue lightener so it should help get out the yellowish tones.
Reebok needs to do a better job on their retros and use high quality leather instead of short grain leather their "high tops " are midtops they need to do better seriously if this is based on a popular late 80s sneaker
It's definitely good to see that Reebok has brought back the BB4600 but the current reissued model just can't compare to the originals from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Official shoes of headbangers back in 87
I had a few pair's of them between 87 and 90. Then a 2003 or 2004 release. Nothing beats the original style
I agree!
It's *pairs* ,not pair's.
Love the thrown in pic of Morbid Saint way back when. Made me chuckle.
Incredible video. Very detailed. I was cringing, every time I saw the OG's, all against the pavement.
Thanks for another great review of my favorite shoes. I just found about about this 2019 retro and was super keen to get some... but after watching this I think the mid top is a deal breaker for me :(
This latest version is more like a mid top version of the low top BB4000.
Great video. The BB4600 was one of my favorite shoes growing up. Great to see the vintage pairs and the commercial.
Thanks. I remembered the video as soon as I stumbled across it. I'm hoping Reebok finally does a proper retro of this shoe
Awesome review, dude...🤘🏼 I'm now ordering me a pair on Finsh Line...👌🏼💯✔
I really wish they would do a PROPER re-release of the originals. I have an old pair from around 2005 and even those are better than these 2019 ones. I still bought 3 pair (2 of which are unopened and never worn). If they released the exact replica of the originals, I would buy multiple pairs no matter the cost. I remember when I bought my first pair in 1986.
I agree. I'd be buying 10 pairs.
Great detailed comparison. Don't understand why companies always make the toebox bulkier, and often curled upward, when re-issuing pairs... takes away from the aerodynamic shape that really makes the shoe pop
Yeah, I feel there's sometimes no real attention to detail, just a push to retro an old shoe.
Thx for a great vid! Awesome detail. Love the commercial at end. Nice find! It almost seems like Reebok didn’t intend on the 2019’s to be a true retro but more like a modernized version...these were my first real sneakers back in grade 6. Lol. Tempted to cop a pair of the 2019’s for nostalgia; they’re on the Reebok site for 50% off right now.
Yeah they're going for a nice discount. The the red ones a few months ago. You can still find vintage ones on eBay now and then. Sometimes I sell some on Instagram (kevin15776). Just sold a size 10.5 about 10 days ago.
How's the midsole on the 92s? Any crumbling? Are they wearable for long periods of time?
All 4600 midsoles are made of rubber so there shouldn't be any crumbling. Sneakers that use polyurethane midsoles will experience crumbling. The biggest issue I've come across with rubber is hardening. If they're stored improperly the rubber can become stiff and they slide across any hard floor and sound like wooden shoes when you walk.
hi friend, you indicate some secure site that has the 4600 rebook, which enters brazil
The 2019 version looks like it's cheap and for children, looks like a knock-off...the original looks more adult and expensive.
Adult?
@@claudiocruzat7667 it looks more professionally designed. The BB4600 was never meant to be anything else besides i high top. The BB4000 was the low top variant.
Dude totally luvin how you loose laced these bad boys really love ❤ the way you make the tounges stand up and how you make the laces hang down the side of the sneakers really really luv this style totally bad ass 😍 🥰❤😋I wear all my sneakers loose laced to do you let your sneakers slop up and down when you walk and make that sweet scuffin sound as you drag your heels along the floor ❤ 😎
Hey any place you know I could pick up a pair of vintage bb4600? I’m a 10.5 will pay finders fee. Thanks man
eBay is your best bet. I'll be on the lookout but it's a popular size. Just sold a pair on IG (kevin15776) in that size a week ago. I sell them every now and then.
I finally bought a pair of the Reebok BB5600 retro but I bought it off on eBay
Those were a nice retro. I have the black/white and white/blue pairs
@@kevin15776 I got the white, yellow ,and purple colorway I dubbed it the Los Angeles Lakers colorway it's a Japan exclusive
@@kevin15776 Reebok should do another retro release
reebok clearly cuttin corners. sheesh wudve loved a high top to rock on the ball court. dope review tho!
I agree. Thanks.
@@kevin15776 you made a video years ago on the pump shaqnosis in that video you also had the regular shaqnosis was that pair an og pair because it looked too close to the og to be a retro
@@eib3137 That black/white Shaqnosis is a retro.
*would've*
The original I prefer it reminds me of 80s thrash metal
The 86 BB started it all off for me. The 2019 white and reds look like the mid soles are yellow in this vid and the stock photos. Is that the case?
Yes, that is the case. They tried to make them look vintage by yellowing the midsoles.
kevin15776 appreciate ya letting me know. Not a fan of yellowing to make shit look any certain way. Ima have to cop the black and white pair then.
@@3live-stream I'll be selling a 2002 pair of black and whites ones soon but in size 12. Will hopefully be putting a video up soon. Also have a blue and red suede pair.
kevin15776 Ima size 11. I’m really hoping the leather is good on these BB 2019. I love the wrinkles on my pair as a kid. I’m getting irritated with Nike cause the materials they used on my Barkley’s and air flight 89 are trash. Straight trash. Hard bending instead of wrinkling. Wtf Nike. Those shoes are from this year and two years ago.
@@3live-stream IMO, the materials on the 2019 BB are better than the stuff Nike uses for general releases.
you never mentioned that the side of the sole on the red version is intentionally yellowed on the 2019 model. other colors seem to not have this
After watching this video as well as stranger things, I fell in love with this shoes and was able to find an original pair from 86, I hope when they come in that they are as good you say they are, great video, very informational :)
Where did you find a pair? Are these shoes on Stranger Things?
I found some on eBay, and they might have been on stranger things, a lot of the main characters had a pair, pretty sure Jason wore a pair for the fourth season, which was set in 86, but it’s hard to tell because he’s pants cuffed over it but it’s likely as he was a basketball player for that show
Ok I found a part that shows the shoe and yes indeed he wore a pair of bb4600
@@coca-colaaddict5983 I saw a RUclips video about the clothing for the show and it seems there were some Ex-O-Fits. What colorway were those bb4600s?
@@coca-colaaddict5983 Nice. I wonder where they found a pair. Hopefully not the new ones with the mid tops. What colorway were the ones you bought?
How does the sole support stand? Word has it the 2019 model have added extra cushioning for support.
Haven't worn them enough to give you a good review on that. I think they're probably fairly average for a rubber soles shoe.
Hi kevin15776. I'm about to auction a pair of original 1986 Reebok bb4600's on eBay. I want to ask if it's ok if I use a link in my description to your video so that people can see the difference between the real OGs & the replicas. That way they know they're the real deal. The padded upper should give it away but, some might not notice.
Sure, go for it. Let me know when you put them on ebay.
@@kevin15776 I put them on eBay but I'm finding out they are old retros but not '86 cus the "o" doesn't have the resitered "r" on them
@@CamoBigfoot Are they the black and red pair? I believe those are from 2002 or 2007. They have a newer size tag with the barcode. An 80s pair would just have a small yellowish size tag with no barcode.
@@kevin15776 yeaup. I rewrote my title & description. Can you read the title & tell me if it’s fair. I don’t wanna bamboozle anybody.
Hey great video!! I really enjoyed all the information I always appreciate such details on a video where is not a nike or adidas shoe 🔥
How do they fit btw? I have a kind of a wide feet so I'm unsure if going with my TTS or .5 up, thanks!!
Thanks. I find some 80s basketball models are thin on cushioning so going TTS fits me. However, I've also gone up half a size and not been disappointed either. You might want to go up half a size to be safe.
kevin15776 Thanks man!!
Can you make a video comparing the Reebok Exofit hi?
Comparing it to the BB4600?
@@kevin15776 either to the BB4600, or to the Vintage Exofit hi. Or even just a simple review. It would really help me and my mate out. Love your vids.
@@hamilax156 I'm not terribly familiar with the model and don't own any vintage 80s pairs. I have a 90s pair but that's about it. Cool shoe though.
Have you made a video about the Adidas Top Tens?
No I have not. Was going to but the shoes were re-released and many people made videos.
I have a pair of top ten lows from Easter 2010ish that I never got a chance to wear because of Jesus, long story, dope shoes...
@@thedumbnicname Nice, I remember those. I almost got a pair back then.
@@kevin15776 yeah, i use to catch my son looking at them saying that he couldn't wait for his got to get big enough to wear. His for stopped at 10 and the top ten are 11
Very disappointed, I was about to buy these but the main draw for me was how high the og pair was and seeing how the retro is basically a mid top is a big turnoff
I felt the same way but wanted to buy a pair for a comparison video. I got a second pair as the price was right.
kevin15776 It’s kinda a shame, I might pick them up sometime down the line. I’ve really been lookin for those retro high tops that are actually high tops. Unfortunately that’s pretty hard to find these days it seems. Many modern sneakers that are advertised as high tops aren’t actually high tops! Guess my search continues!
@@themadthrasher5000 Yeah I don't think high tops are selling well so most companies have turned to low and mid tops.
Buy a pair of bb5600s they're hi tops
Facts! It's heartbreaking :(
Looking for the nike recognition 84
LOL, you are using hair 40 volume developer on shoes, you may as well add the lightener to it. Wella Blondnor or Joico Creme Lightener is great, it's a blue lightener so it should help get out the yellowish tones.
Think it's because the OGs were designed for sport, the retro styled are strictly fashion. Either way, they were the best back when.
Hey, how are you? How can i talk with you? I from Paraguay, and i really need help. I want to buy, but is so hard for me. Please please.
Great info thank you
I prefer the new mid. The only highs I do are AF1's. I don't even fw the Jordan highs. Even Jordan didn't mess with those.
Decent video lot of good information...👍
good video! very informative thank you very much for the video :D
Ima going to buys some love those shoes soo comfortable and to be honest better then nike
Reebok needs to do a better job on their retros and use high quality leather instead of short grain leather their "high tops " are midtops they need to do better seriously if this is based on a popular late 80s sneaker
0:44 What thrash band was this?
I have no idea. I think I just googled something like "80s bands high top sneakers" and eventually found this photo.
@@kevin15776 oh lol
@@kevin15776 Yeah hi tops were popular among metal bands in the 80s even though they weren't into sports.
@@snow-puppetsofficial360 Yeah, I was a little too young in the mid 80s but remember liking these shoes back then.
Morbid saint 🤘
The company literally makes a cheap knock off of their own 80s original. Unbelievable.
This sucks nobody wants the mid top 2019 version , we want the vintage hi heel big tongue feel :(
Bought a pair of bb5600s least Reebok properly rereleased those
Yes, they seem to be very close to the originals.
IT IS NOT LEATHER IS PLEATHER!!!!!!
Sucks they're not true hi tops this is y I'm not buying the new ones this I'd the best shoe comparison
2:50...🤣
Kevin I can email you a picture of the Reeboks BB 5900 if you want a picture of them but I will need your email address
MAKE MORE VIDEOS!!
Trying to! It's very time consuming with the photos, research, script, etc.
kevin15776 I bet! I have been watching you since I was in high school. It has been about almost 7 years now and I still binge on all of your videos!
Thrash metal
simply put..
the 2019 versions
are Trash
Ehh, they're okay. I don't hate them and own a few pairs.
great comparison. what a let down. why did Reebok have to change >? I miss old reebok items..
I think sneaker brands have had a hard time selling old school true high top models in the past few years.
@@kevin15776 that would explain it. it's too bad it's the youth in charge of things. anyone born in the 80s & 90s would love them!
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