Our verdict
With its authentic silhouette that offers the same familiar comfort, support and stability, the Reebok BB 4600 is a great iteration of the 1986 release. Many wearers admire its features and colorways available and the overall look of this pair that brings sentimental memories.
Pros
- Silhouette transcends time and style
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- Soft leather
- Nostalgic appearance
- Retro design
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- Excellent support
- Reasonable rate
Cons
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- Too narrow
Who should buy the Reebok BB 4600
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Style of the Reebok BB 4600
Evoking a nostalgic silhouette, this basketball style 4600 makes for a fashion outfit that surpasses time, generation, and style trends, similar to the rest of retro style shoes from Reebok. Capture the perfect old-school-meet-contemporary attire by throwing on a vintage-printed shirt, tucked into a flowy midi skirt, and some BB4600 on feet in the white/yellow/blue color variation. Fashion should be beyond on-court and off to the streets in black skinny ripped jeans, denim long-sleeved polo, a fedora hat, and the 1986 OG color in white/red for that no-fail look.
Notable Features
One defining difference from the 1986 version is the modified height that most sneaker collectors instantly notice. The 2019 model of the BB 4600 comes with a much shorter heel collar but retains the same amount of padding that provides enough ankle support. Staying true to the OG is the tread pattern on the outsole. Maintaining the concentric circle at the forefoot lets basketball players pivot and rotate while maintaining grip. Although there are other tweaks, they are minute and some may bypass them.
Derrick Rose wearing the adidas adiZero Rose 2.5 and John Wall in the Reebok Zig Encore | History of the Reebok BB 4600
Having great success in the aerobics market in the early 80s, Reebok decided to release a basketball line targeting the male market. Pioneering the basketball range for Reebok is the release of the BB4600 model in 1986, years before the more popular Reebok Pump came into the picture. With its predominantly NBA-sanctioned white upper and some stripes of color, it was a hit to high-school students who were looking for on-court-off-court stylish footwear. In the later part of 2019, Reebok re-issued the BB 4600 in its OG red/white colorway and added some color options in neutral tones that fit the sneaker trendsetters of the contemporary age.
