The Reebok Classic Leather Plus is yet another entry into the classic sneakerverse and there’s a lot to like about it. Spotting the original Union Jack logo and the classic leather upper for comfort and aesthetics, this classic has quickly become a favourite in my rotation. Originally released in 1991, this classic is synonymous with the image most of us have when it comes to Reebok.
Review courtesy of Archive.
Return of the Classics
Dear big brand designers, stop tugging at my heartstrings, it’s hurting my budget. The Classics are back in a big way. From fashion to vinyl and even flip phones. We have become obsessed with harking back to our former glories. When it comes to fashion, especially sneakers, I say bring it on. And long may the current trend continue.
The return of Reebok into mainstream culture is a feel-good story that I’m here for. It was a giant that rivalled Nike and adidas for the majority of the 80s and 90s. The brand fell off for close to two decades. However, thanks to nostalgia and this aforementioned obsession with bringing the past into the present, Reebok is back and banging.
Let’s get into it.
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Design And Comfort
The Reebok Classic Leather Plus is without a doubt a trendsetting, fashion-first sneaker. The surprising bit, though, is how comfortable the sneaker feels. This is attested to by the countless hours of wear time. While built for aesthetic pleasure, the care that was put into making sure this sneaker feels as good as it looks is absolutely a big upside and a plus.
It has a very simplistic design featuring “chalk” colouring throughout the upper and midsole. This is paired with a gum sole for better traction and longevity and finished off with a lovely hint of green on the inner.
This is one of the positives of recreating classics with modern midsole technology for much-improved comfort. Overall, it’s very comfortable to wear for hours on end. And it’s a beautiful return of this vintage sneaker.
Performance and Quality
Zero frayed stitching and no glue out of place. You would think that this is low-hanging fruit. But, you’d be surprised by the amount of manufacturing recklessness that is rampant in modern sneaker design and production in this age of quantity trumps all.
I have been very pleased with the quality of the manufacturing and also the performance on foot. The obvious and age-old question of creasing that comes with most leather-upper sneakers is unfortunately unavoidable. However, like most things, durability and longevity are dependent on the care of usage. As such, this sneaker has, so far, been holding up very well. It seems to be on track for at least a couple of years of quality use.
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Last Word on the Reebok Classic Leather Plus
Reebok has made quite the splash in the sneaker market recently and for good reason. They have hit the mark more often than not. The Reebok Classic Leather Plus is yet another notch in that win column. From classic leather to that rubber gum outsole, reebok has hit all the right notes and hit that nostalgia button with aplomb here. With its simplistic design and minimal wear in time, it is very easy to style the Reebok Classic Leather Plus with just about anything in your wardrobe.
The Reebok Classic Leather Plus would be a fantastic addition to your wardrobe and you definitely don’t wanna be sleeping on this now very much awoken giant. For sneaker aficionados everywhere and lovers of classic/vintage-looking throwback sneakers, I think you’ll definitely want to keep a keen eye on Reebok going forward.
The price point is very reasonable and quite easy on the pockets as well. With Reebok only recently making its comeback to the mainstream, the prices are still very low compared to the more established brands making now a great time to cop a few pairs.
Head on over to Archive Store to get yourself a pair of the gorgeous Reebok Classic Leather Plus at the unmissable price of R1,699.95.
The Review
The Reebok Classic Leather Plus would be a fantastic addition to your wardrobe and you definitely don’t wanna be sleeping on this now very much awoken giant. For sneaker aficionados everywhere and lovers of classic/vintage-looking throwback sneakers, I think you’ll definitely want to keep a keen eye on Reebok going forward.
