Cape Town’s own YoungstaCPT joins forces with Reebok to release the Oh-Two-1, a limited-edition sneaker that pays tribute to his roots, his journey, and the streets that raised him. Only 500 pairs exist, making it one of South Africa’s most exclusive sneaker collaborations to date.
Rapper YoungstaCPT x Reebok Drop the Oh-Two-1 Sneaker Collaboration
A Cape Town Legacy in Motion
Celebrated South African hip-hop artist and cultural icon YoungstaCPT has teamed up with Reebok for a collaboration that’s already shaking the culture. The result, the Oh-Two-1, a bold, limited-edition sneaker named after Cape Town’s iconic area code, 021. But this isn’t just another sneaker drop. The Oh-Two-1 is a mixtape in motion — a wearable story stitched together with meaning, heritage, and hustle.
Designed With Purpose
Personally designed by YoungstaCPT and illustrated by fellow Capetonian Ross Solomon, every element of the Oh-Two-1 captures fragments of life in the Cape Flats. From spray cans and Metrorail trains to washing lines, cassette tapes,and taxi rides, it’s a love letter to Cape Town’s rhythm, resilience, and rebellion. The base silhouette, Reebok’s Pump OmniZone, reimagines a ’90s icon with local flair. A tough outsole nods to the city’s pavements and highways, while the yellow-orange gradient echoes Cape Town’s unforgettable sunrise and sunset skyline moments.
More Than Fashion — It’s Legacy
For YoungstaCPT, this partnership runs deeper than style:
“Reebok has always been that iconic sneaker every kid in the hood wanted. I’ve been wearing Reebok since I was knee-high,” says YoungstaCPT. “This collab is about building a legacy for my people, claiming our stake and living to our true potential. Nobody ever said it was going to be easy. This is what perseverance looks like — those ten thousand hours we put in.”
This collaboration forms part of Reebok South Africa’s Pure Mzansi Gold series, a campaign celebrating South Africa’s cultural trailblazers. Following in the footsteps of the late AKA, YoungstaCPT becomes the third South African to release a signature Reebok sneaker, marking the most valuable local collab in the brand’s history.
Reebok x YoungstaCPT: The Perfect Fit
“YoungstaCPT fits the Reebok attitude more than anyone,” says PJ Morilly, Reebok South Africa. “He’s a leader. A storyteller. Someone who carved his own path. That’s exactly the kind of energy we want to champion.”
“You can’t be a challenger without ruffling some feathers,” adds Kevin Duke, Reebok Global Product Director. “Like Shaq and Iverson, YoungstaCPT brings a unique voice to the global stage.”
The Drop: Exclusive, Signed, and Story-Driven
Only 500 pairs of the Oh-Two-1 exist. Each is signed, numbered, and packaged with a custom sleeve and sticker sheet inspired by YoungstaCPT’s classic mixtapes. Reebok is also launching a two-part mini doc to accompany the drop, a raw, mixtape-style visual experience that captures the creative process, street energy, and the people who helped bring it all together.
The Oh-Two-1 officially drops Friday, 31 October for R3,999 at Reebok Canal Walk and select retailers including Sportscene, Studio88, Shelflife, Sneaker District, and Y?Gen, as well as Reebok.co.za.
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