First Look: Gerald Green's Rbk 'ATR Vertical' Dunk Contest PE!

[b1lly hoyle]

Now that Gerald is officially a contestant in the upcoming Slam Dunk Contest, where he'll be defending his title from last year, here's a look also atwhat'll be on his feet -- the new Reebok ATR Vertical III.

Here's an excerpt from an interview I did with GG when we were at Rbk in Boston...

Hoyle: I understand this year you're hoping to defend and got some tricks ready?
Gerald:The 540 is a dunk I'm trying to do, that I'm gonna try and open up with! It's never been done before. I've hit it a couple times, but I'm not really sure if I can get it on a consistent basis. I'm doing it off vertical though!
Hoyle: Hold up. Vertical?
Gerald: Yeah, I'm excited to defend, and maybe make history. I can be the first player to win on two teams.

Should be exciting to see if he can pull that off and defend.

"Twice as Nice" along the heel as well as a How-To for the 540. Good luck.
(I think they're sick)

 

[king and duck]

I liked his all green reeboks better. I really used to like reebok, and although Hexalite didn't do much, I can't believe that they aren't reallyusing any new cushion tech lately. DMX foam doesn't really do anything.
^^^That midsole isn't new tech is it? It's just cut different right?
So, is that 540 a hint on what dunk we might see?!!! (nevermind).

 

[gonzy95]

Originally Posted by King and Duck

So, is that 540 a hint on what dunk we might see?!!!

Gerald:The 540 is a dunk I'm trying to do, that I'm gonna try and open up with! It's never been done before. I've hit it a couple times, but I'm not really sure if I can get it on a consistent basis. I'm doing it off vertical though!

i think that 540 diagram is a nice touch. never woulda thought of that myself!

 

[davis]

pretty good for rbk shoes.

 

[starbury03]

So what is this 'flight beam chassie technology'?

 

[duke4005]

I have stuck with Reebok on some releases just from loyalty from the mid-80's and the first Blacktop craze, and to me these look like a definite stepup. The Answer's from 8 to now are all good shoes, and the first ATR Verticals Prof. K reviewed were good also. I don't know for sure what the FlightChassis is or how the cushion feels, but I am about to order the Wht/Orange/Blk and see. I have high hopes.

 

[ahmadrashad499]

I will post some photos and some background information on the vertical 3 very soon with some added information on the flight beam chassis and otherperformance enhancements. www.myspace.com/rbkbasketball blog section.

 

[lobotomybeats]

I like these. I swear they resemble a shoe that was in the Kicksguide artist contest though. I am trying to find it.

 

[thefoxjunior]

any word if they are GR? how can we obtain these?

 

[supraman1784]

these look a lot lighter and more agile than the other ones...not bad

 

[sleepybluedemon]

Looks like they took a cue from nike soccer...

 

[jbutta]

..The Vert. is just a hot shoe, but this makeup is especially flavors.The gradient design is wild. I need to find a way to grab these...

Thanks for posting B.

 

[datznasty]

I bet the traction sucks

 

[trix213]

i love that colorway, the fade out blue / silver is suh weet.

 

[bigpunoy]

hope the upper is durable. i can see the lace loops ripping very easily.

 

[rapsa]

thanks for sharing!looks like Yao Ming inspired shoe!

 

[downyboy]

i would hope he at least tries the 540. it would look rather dumb to have it on your shoe and not even try it.

 

[jawnyquest]

if they werent so shiny, i'd seriously consider copping. G is one of my favorite players

 

[theprocessofbelief]

Great pics, Hoyle!

These are a step up from what the ATR line has been doing the past few years...hopefully a sign of things to come.

 

[donkey k0ng]

Maybe if they were green :/

Those laceholes will shred.

 

[jdmfanatic]

Is there any way we could obtain these? Reeboks are usually slept on so if they are in fact released I should be able to get 'em.

 

[datznasty]

There's a bunch of 13s on eBay for some reason.

 

[baby dill]

Wow, I REALLY don't like the lace holes. Blech. I'm a fan of the color blocking and gradient effect, but the actual color is boring.

 

[b1lly hoyle]

Agreed -- they totally shoulda gone w/ a partial ghilley system at least.

 

[datznasty]

those type of lacing systems make it crease something terrible. Anyways, Billy any chance u want those And1s back? I really really appreciate it, but I worethem just to one class the other day and just don't like them as much on my feet as holding them in my hands looking at them, the traction of course beingmy main issue. Get at me