Reebok and Zellerfeld Are 3D Printing Allen Iverson's Question Sneaker

A 30-Year-Old Silhouette Gets a 3D-Printed Update

Allen Iverson debuted the Reebok Question in 1996, the same year he won Rookie of the Year with the Philadelphia 76ers. Three decades later, the shoe is being reissued as a 3D-printed slip-on called the Reebok Question 96/26, produced by the German additive manufacturing company Zellerfeld.

What Changed, and What Stayed

This is not a faithful 1-to-1 recreation. Zellerfeld printed the entire sneaker as a single piece using its own proprietary material. Denser sections around the toe and sole provide structure, while softer TPU runs through areas that need more flex. The final shape looks more like a runner than a basketball shoe.

Reebok's Vector logo still sits on the midfoot, and the Question's signature oval Hexalite pods are recreated in the printed form. According to early photos, they read as a visual callback rather than functional cushioning. The launch pairs come in white and purple, with the purple shade matching colors Zellerfeld has used on other 3D-printed footwear.

Release Details

The Question 96/26 will release on August 25, 2026 at 12 PM ET exclusively through Zellerfeld for $170. That puts it in line with premium sneaker pricing, though collectors will debate whether a printed slip-on counts as a true successor to Iverson's original.

Why It Matters

Zellerfeld has already printed shoes for Nike, adidas, and a string of smaller brands. Landing a retro basketball icon like the Question signals that 3D-printed footwear is moving beyond experimental running silhouettes and into nostalgia-driven releases. Whether the sneaker crowd embraces the look is another question entirely. But for additive manufacturing, getting a legacy sports brand to reimagine one of its most recognizable shoes is a meaningful step out of the lab and into sneaker culture.