{{Short description|Line of sport shoes by Reebok}} {{infobox brand | name = Reebok Ventilator | logo = | logo_size = 150 | image = Ventilator Ballistic.jpg | image_size = 250 | caption = Ventilator Heritage Pack | type = Athletic footwear | currentowner = [[Reebok]] | origin = [[United States]] | introduced = {{start date and age|1990}} | discontinued = | related = | markets = Worldwide | previousowners = | trademarkregistrations = | ambassadors = | tagline = | website = }} '''Reebok Ventilator''' is a line of [[sneakers|athletic shoes]] by [[Reebok]]. The footwear was first introduced in 1990 as a lightweight sneaker with vented side panels.<ref name=complex>{{cite web |url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/10/the-reebok-runners-that-defined-90s-sneaker-culture/reebok-ventilator |title=The Reebok Runners That Defined ’90s Sneaker Culture |last1=Marcelo |first1=John Q |date=24 October 2014 |website=Complex.com |publisher=Complex Media, Inc |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> The Ventilators focused on "breathability" with bold colored silhouette.<ref name=complexmag>{{cite web |url=https://www.complex.com/sneakers/2014/10/90s-style-putting-the-reebok-ventilator-in-cultural-context/ |title=’90s Style: Putting the Reebok Ventilator in Cultural Context |last1=Forester |first1=Pete |date=27 October 2014 |website=Complex.com |publisher=Complex Media, Inc |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=sole>{{cite web |url=http://solecollector.com/news/industrial-spaces-inspire-new-reebok-ventilator-pack/ |title=Industrial Spaces Inspire New Reebok Ventilator Pack |last1=Richard |first1=Brandon |date=6 October 2014 |website=SoleCollector.com |publisher=Complex Media, Inc |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> Originally popular in the '90s, the Reebok Ventilator has been released in different styles throughout the years and is still in production.<ref name=snkmob>{{cite web |url=http://www.sneakermob.com/content/reebok-ventilator-night-vision-pack |title=REEBOK VENTILATOR 'NIGHT VISION' PACK |last1=Rooney |first1=Kyle |date=9 September 2014 |website=SneakerMob.com |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref>
==Styles== The Reebok Ventilator debuted in 1990 with new footwear technology that promoted airflow.<ref name=complex /> In 1991, the Ventilator Supreme was released as a follow-up to the original shoe. The design differed in that the Supreme iteration's [[thermoplastic polyurethane]] (TPU) support extended all the way from the arch to the heel for better motion control.<ref name=complex />
[[File:Ventilator Recent.jpg|thumb|left|Pairs of Ventilator ''Recent'']] Reebok has continued to release the Ventilator in different styles and limited edition collections such as in 2006 with the release of the "Animal" series that included three models, Ventilator Ape, Cheetah and Horse, that was limited to 24 pairs per shoe.<ref name=lamjc>{{cite web |url=http://www.lamjc.com/REEBOK-ANIMAL-SERIES |title=Reebok Animal Series |last1=Dupouy |first1=Michael |date=1 February 2006 |website=LaMJC.com |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=hsb>{{cite web |url=http://highsnobiety.blogspot.com/2006/02/reebok-ventilator-animal-series.html |title=Reebok Ventilator "Animal" Series !!! |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2 February 2006 |website=HighSnobiety.blogspot.com |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> In 2007, Reebok collaborated with [[John Maeda]], a graphic designer, computer scientist and professor at [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] (MIT). Maeda designed the Ventilator Titanium with handwritten code on the upper and insole.<ref name=hypebeast>{{cite web |url=https://hypebeast.com/2007/11/reebok-ventilator-timetanium |title=Reebok Ventilator Timetanium |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=6 November 2007 |website=HypeBeast.com |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> The shoe was available at custom Reebok stores and seen worn by celebrities such as [[Dane Cook]], [[Adrian Grenier]] and [[Zach Braff]].<ref name=niceks>{{cite web |url=http://www.nicekicks.com/2007/11/13/john-maeda-x-reebok-ventilator-timetanium/ |title=JOHN MAEDA X REEBOK VENTILATOR TIMETANIUM |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=13 November 2007 |website=NiceKicks.com |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref>
The All Condition Ventilator Pack was released in 2008 with several models equipped with the hexalite [[Energy Return System|energy return system]], speckled midsoles and striped cord laces.<ref name=snews8>{{cite web |url=https://sneakernews.com/2008/11/27/reebok-ventilator-all-condition-pack/ |title=REEBOK VENTILATOR – ALL CONDITION PACK |last1=Hope |first1=Aaron |date=27 November 2008 |website=SneakerNews.com |publisher=Liquidrice, Inc |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref>
Ventilator HLS has been introduced in several versions throughout the years, in 2011 the shoe was released with a modern breezy mesh panel in a red, blue and white colorway.<ref name=beast>{{cite web |url=https://hypebeast.com/2011/12/reebok-ventilator-hls |title=Reebok Ventilator HLS |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=20 December 2011 |website=HypeBeast.com |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> In 2012, the Ventilator HLS debuted another version with an updated mesh upper and gray reinforcements, as well as a minimized three eyelet lacing system.<ref name=fire>{{cite web |url=http://www.kicksonfire.com/2012/03/31/reebok-ventilator-hls-white-grey-cherry/ |title=Reebok Ventilator HLS – White / Grey – Cherry |last1=Freeman |first1=William |date=31 March 2012 |website=KicksOnFire.com |accessdate=25 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20141125235543/http://www.kicksonfire.com/2012/03/31/reebok-ventilator-hls-white-grey-cherry/ |archivedate=25 November 2014 |df= }}</ref>
The brand has reintroduced updated versions of the original Ventilator, referred to as the OG Ventilator which were released with the same lightweight design as the original but with hexalite technology and new colorways<ref name=hype2013>{{cite web |url=https://hypebeast.com/2013/10/reebok-2013-fallwinter-ventilator-releases |title=Reebok 2013 Fall/Winter Ventilator Releases |last1=Lau |first1=Aaron |date=15 October 2013 |website=HypeBeast.com |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> like the Reebok Ventilator OG "Pink."<ref name=kicksfire>{{cite web |url=http://www.kicksonfire.com/2013/09/17/reebok-ventilator-og-pink/ |title=Reebok Ventilator OG "Pink" |last1=Poux |first1=Kevin |date=17 September 2014 |website=KicksOnFire.com |accessdate=25 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20141125235518/http://www.kicksonfire.com/2013/09/17/reebok-ventilator-og-pink/ |archivedate=25 November 2014 |df= }}</ref>
In 2014, Reebok came out with the Night Vision, Heritage, and Tonal Ballistic Ventilator collections.<ref name=snknews>{{cite web |url=https://sneakernews.com/2014/09/19/reebok-classics-introduces-ventilator-tonal-ballistic-pack/ |title=REEBOK CLASSICS INTRODUCES THE VENTILATOR "TONAL BALLISTIC PACK" |last1=Johnson |first1=Patrick |date=19 September 2014 |website=SneakerNews.com |publisher=Liquidrice, Inc |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> Night Vision Ventilators were designed in bright neon hues with mesh and reflective materials.<ref name=out>{{cite web |url=https://www.out.com/fashion/truman-says/2014/10/09/daily-crush-ventilator-night-vision-sneakers-reebok |title=Daily Crush: Ventilator 'Night Vision' Sneakers by Reebok |last1=Sauvalle |first1=Julien |date=9 October 2014 |website=Out.com |publisher=Here Media, Inc |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> The Heritage collection was inspired by "old industrial place" featuring neutral hues with bright color accents in three different models.<ref name=sole /> The Tonal Ballistic Ventilators featured rugged suede overlays over tonal uppers and contrasting white midsoles.<ref name=hype>{{cite web |url=https://hypebeast.com/2014/9/reebok-2014-fall-winter-ventilator-ballistic-pack |title=Reebok 2014 Fall/Winter Ventilator "Ballistic" Pack |last1=Fox |first1=T.S. |date=2 September 2014 |website=HypeBeast.com |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref><ref name=antenna>{{cite web |url=http://www.antennamag.com/2014/09/19/reebok-classics-ventilator-tonal-ballistic-pack/#reebok-tonal-ballistic-hires-12 |title=Reebok Classics Ventilator "Tonal Ballistic" Kicks Are Chameleons |last1=Schwardon |first1=Abe |date=19 September 2014 |website=AntennaMag.com |publisher=Townsquare Media, Inc |accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> The shoes have been seen on celebrities including [[French Montana]] and [[YG (rapper)|YG]] at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards.<ref name=kicksbet>{{cite web |url=http://www.kicksonfire.com/2014/09/23/reebok-ventilator-makes-appearance-bet-hip-hop-awards/ |title=The Reebok Ventilator Makes an Appearance at the BET Hip Hop Awards |last1=Allen |first1=MJ |date=23 September 2014 |website=KicksOnFire.com |accessdate=25 November 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20141125235542/http://www.kicksonfire.com/2014/09/23/reebok-ventilator-makes-appearance-bet-hip-hop-awards/ |archivedate=25 November 2014 |df= }}</ref>
==See also== *[[Reebok Classics]]
==References== {{Reflist|33em}} {{Commons cat|Reebok Ventilator}} {{Reebok}}
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