Reebok Question 96/26: A 3D-Printed Remake of Allen Iverson's Iconic Sneaker

Thirty years after Allen Iverson stepped onto the court in his first signature shoe, Reebok and 3D printing company Zellerfeld are reissuing the silhouette in a form the 1996 original never could have taken. The Reebok Question 96/26 is a fully 3D-printed reinterpretation of Iverson's rookie-season kick, and it is available now through Zellerfeld's website for $169.

Single-piece construction, variable density

The most obvious difference between the 1996 Question and the 96/26 is how the shoe is built. Rather than cutting and stitching multiple materials together, Zellerfeld prints the entire upper as one piece from flexible TPU. Where the original used foam padding and glue, the remake relies on density changes inside the same material: denser zones at the toe and sole for support, looser zones at the tongue and sides for flexibility.

The oval midsole pods that defined the original's look are still there, but they are now purely visual. In 1996, those pods housed Reebok's Hexalite honeycomb cushioning, an aerospace-derived impact absorber. The 96/26 keeps the shape without the internal technology. The lace-up system is also gone, replaced by a slip-on fit.

From prototype to production

Zellerfeld's involvement matters here. The company has been pushing 3D printing beyond prototyping and into finished, wearable products. Its Austin and Hamburg facilities produce shoes without molds, stitching, or glue. The Question 96/26 is not a retro rerelease with a marketing gimmick attached. It is a shoe built around a digital design file that can be adjusted, reprinted, and evolved over time.

That approach has already attracted other brands. Nike worked with Zellerfeld on the Air Max 1000, a sneaker produced almost entirely through 3D printing. Reebok's choice to start its Question anniversary celebration with the 96/26 suggests the company sees 3D-printed footwear as the bridge between its archive and its future.

Colorways and availability

The Question 96/26 launched in two colorways: Stone white and Lilac purple. Both are priced at $169 and ship exclusively through Zellerfeld.com. Shipping times are currently estimated at three to four weeks after purchase.

For collectors who remember Iverson's rookie season, the 96/26 is a recognizable silhouette with none of the original hardware. For anyone who never saw Iverson play, it is a wearable proof-of-concept for how 3D printing could reshape sneaker design and distribution in the next decade.