Our verdict

The Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' is definitely worth setting our funds back by £160. It is undoubtedly one of the most collectible basketball shoes we have ever tested, being highly comfortable, firm, and resistant to bottoming out. Since this shoe is modelled after a big man like Shaquille O’Neal, we found it suitable for big men and players who play the centre position.

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  • Great cushioning
  • Reliable grip on various surfaces
  • Durable upper
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  • Good twist resistance
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  • Not breathable
  • Quite heavy

Audience verdict

89
Great!

Who should buy

The Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' is the first signature shoe of the famous dunker Shaquille O’Neal. It is going to be a good pick for you are looking for a shoe that offers the following:

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  • a worthy homage to Shaquille O’Neal

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points'

Who should NOT buy

This basketball shoe from Reebok is not for those who want a well-ventilated pair. The upper of this shoe just does not breathe at all. We discovered that players are better off getting the Reebok Shaq Attaq Attack.

Those players who want crossover basketball shoes may not find this shoe satisfying. Other Reebok shoes Footwear Reebok Royal Cljog 3.0 1V GW5811 Vecnav Vecblu Ftwwht reebok club c 85 x bape as it's just as well-cushioned yet 2 ounces crossover. There is an even crossover version called the reebok to retro the shaqnosis.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points'

Breathability

Getting only a 1 out of 5 in our breathability assessments, the Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' is among the hottest (quite literally) shoes out there. 

Both smoke and light find it hard to pass through the upper material.

We did a close examination of the upper through the microscope. We saw that it doesn't have any perforations that would have allowed air to pass through.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points'

The upper just looks like one solid mass that keeps all out, including air. Those with sweaty feet should prepare for a deluge.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Breathability
Test results
Shaq Attaq 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The non-breathable upper surely did not come totally empty-handed: it offered tremendous durability. We did the Dremel test on it, and it was just child's play for the toebox of the Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points'!

As you can see, the damage incurred by the Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points', which got a perfect 5, is much less than the damage seen on the Atmos and 's New Reebok Instapump Fury Collab Looks Like a Rabbit, Reebok celebrates the 20th anniversary for their classic Reebok DMX Run 10.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Comparison
Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' (5 out of 5) vs Adidas Harden Stepback 3 (3 out of 5)
Test results
Shaq Attaq 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 56 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

The heel padding is also amazingly sturdy. Just like the toebox, this part of the shoe got a perfect 5 for durability.

As can be seen in the closeup shot blow, our Dremel drilling into it barely left a mark.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Heel padding durability
Test results
Shaq Attaq 5
Average 3.5
Compared to 53 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Based on the readings made by our HC durometer, the hardness of the outsole is significantly higher than average. Our durometer returned a reading of 88.7 HC.

This firmness of the sole allowed us to gain more control over our movements. We also enjoyed how it helped us accelerate easily.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Outsole hardness
Test results
Shaq Attaq 88.7 HC
Average 81.9 HC
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Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
58.4 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole durability

In spite of being hard/firm, the outsole did not fare any better than average in our durability test. Our 22-second Dremel drilling created 1.0 mm of damage. 

We acknowledge that this is not the best pick for outdoor use (the Reebok Club C 85 for men is!), but we still believe that using this shoe outdoors from time to time won't hurt.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Outsole durability
Test results
Shaq Attaq 1.0 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 44 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Our calliper measurements showed that the outsole of the Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' has an outsole that is slightly thicker than average. Specifically, we measured it to be 4.8 mm thick. 

Logically, the thicker sole allows this shoe to last longer even with occasional outdoor use simply because there is more material to 'burn.'

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Outsole thickness
Test results
Shaq Attaq 4.8 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
8.5 mm

Weight

Though it did not feel like a brick on our feet, we still felt the Shaq Attaq weighing down our first steps. Our in-lab weighing scale showed that it is indeed on the heavier side at 16.7 ounces or 473 grammes.

Much like the athlete behind this shoe, it is one of the heaviest hoop shoes we've ever tested in our lab! It is more than 2.5 oz heftier than average.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Weight
Test results
Shaq Attaq 16.68 oz (473g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

The midsole of the Shaq Attaq surely felt elevated, especially around the heel area. Using a calliper, we learned that the heel stack is way higher than average at 37.2 mm.

The thick heel prevented the shoe from bottoming down way too soon, even when we did a lot of aggressive heel strikes.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Heel stack
Test results
Shaq Attaq 37.2 mm
Average 29.2 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

There was no heel tab, and this is OK. We did not have problems wearing or taking off the shoe, anyway.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Forefoot stack
Test results
Shaq Attaq 22.4 mm
Average 21.7 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
29.2 mm

Drop

A high heel stack coupled with an average forefoot stack resulted in an especially high drop. Our calliper measured it to be 14.8 mm.

This setup was practically appealing to us because of our propensity to do a lot of heel strikes, especially when the games turn a little intense.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Drop
Test results
Shaq Attaq 14.8 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
4.0 mm
Drop
14.8 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement Harden a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The softness of the midsole is just around average, and we did not experience any significant issues with it. It delivered impact protection when needed, but the experience was not as amazing as what the reebok club c 85 x bape could deliver.

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Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Midsole softness
Test results
Shaq Attaq 25.9 HA
Average 24.7 HA
Reebok Zoku Runner Ultk IS.
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

The insole is slightly thicker than the average insole at 4.8 mm, and we appreciated how spongy it felt underfoot.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Insole thickness
Test results
Shaq Attaq 4.8 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
20.8 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

We felt our side-to-side movements to be sufficiently supported by this Reebok shoe. The sidewalls prevented our feet from shifting excessively without sacrificing comfort and freedom of movement.

Torsional rigidity

While playing, not once did we even think about twisting our feet. We also appreciated how stable our runs were. We did manual twists on the Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' back in the lab, and we gave it a 4 out of 5 for torsional rigidity.

Test results
Shaq Attaq 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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Admittedly, the heel counter is not the stiffest that we've ever tested. Fortunately, this observation does not mean that it's flimsy and unreliable. It provided enough support to keep the rearfoot in place. After giving it a nice squeeze in the lab, we gave the heel counter a 3 out of 5 for stiffness.

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Test results
Shaq Attaq 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

Halteres Reebok Softgrip 2 kg cinzento vermelho par

The midsole platform of this shoe provided a bit of extra space in the forefoot. Using a calliper, we found this area to be slightly wider than average at 116.9 mm. Its width allowed our feet to splay freely during takeoffs.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Shaq Attaq 116.9 mm
Average 115.0 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
106.2 mm
Halteres Reebok Softgrip 2 kg cinzento vermelho par
128.2 mm

in Reebok History

The width of the heel area is just around the average at 89.0 mm, which did not pose any issue because the forefoot already provided the width that we needed (and actually enjoyed).

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Shaq Attaq 89.0 mm
Average 90.3 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
80.0 mm
in Reebok History
105.1 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

Using a digital force gauge, we learned that the Shaq Attaq needs 40.3N of force so it can be bent at 90 degrees. Its flexibility does not deviate much from the average.

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Test results
Shaq Attaq 40.3N
Average 38.5N
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Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
17.6N
Stiffness
67.2N

Grip / Traction

We did not experience any traction problems. Whenever we needed to stop or make a quick change in direction, the outsole of the Shaq Attaq was grippy enough for us to proceed without worries.

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Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Grip

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At its widest part, the toebox is 105.5 mm wide. This figure is significantly higher than average.

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Test results
Shaq Attaq 105.5 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
92.6 mm
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113.2 mm

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However, we still couldn't recommend this shoe to wide-footers because it tapers quite aggressively toward the tip. The toebox is only 73.5 mm wide at the big toe. 

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Test results
Shaq Attaq 73.5 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
71.2 mm
Reebok Training Jogger à logo imprimé léopard Noir
85.1 mm

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This Reebok shoe's non-gusseted design allowed us to move more freely. It also made tongue adjustments a bit easier.

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Test results
Shaq Attaq None

Comfort

Tongue padding

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Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Tongue padding
Test results
Shaq Attaq 9.0 mm
Average 9.4 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

Heel tab

There was no heel tab, and this is OK. We did not have problems wearing or taking off the shoe, anyway.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Heel tab
Test results
Shaq Attaq None

Removable insole

The insole was removable. So it was quite easy to free up some space whenever we needed to wear orthotics.

Reebok Answer 4 '54 Points' Removable insole
Test results
Shaq Attaq Yes