The Reebok Blacktop Battleground is a classic basketball shoe originally released in 1991 as part of Reebok's Blacktop series.
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Part of the "Blacktop" Series: This line of sneakers was designed specifically for outdoor, concrete basketball courts (the "blacktop") and was known for its durability and street style. The original series also included the Blacktop Boulevard and Blacktop Settlement models.
Technology: The Battleground model famously featured Reebok's innovative The Pump technology for a customizable, secure fit.
Name Inspiration: The shoe's name is inspired by legendary outdoor basketball courts, with the "Battleground" referring to a court in Harlem, New York.
Retros: Reebok has brought back the Blacktop Battleground in retro form several times, including in 2014, which re-released original colorways and introduced new ones like the "Geometric Pattern" and "Tribal" versions.