Sneakers (1980-1989)Sneakers (L.A. Gear)Sneakers/Boots/Shoes Releases, Reviews, ArchiveL.A. Gear Street Slammers Basketball Shoe 1988-1989 Can you figure out the inspiration for L.A. Gears street slammers basketball shoe? Give up? It was Reebok’s BB5600 basketball shoe from 1987. Take a trip back to 88-89 above! Share this:FacebookPinterestPrintTwitterLinkedInTumblrEmailReddit