Reebok Running: Making Progress
Posted September 21st, 2006 at 7:09 PM by Adam Jacobs
Section: Gear & Apparel, Running Shoes
Reebok’s exponential growth and strong emergence in the running market is hard to miss. Their advertisements are everywhere - their shoe line has exploded - and their apparel can hold its own against Nike, New Balance, Under Armour and even Brooks.
For all you skeptics out there - guess which shoe was just designated as the “Editor’s Choice” by Runner’s World Magazine? Believe it or not - it is the all-new Trinity KFS - by guess who? REEBOK. This shoe is somewhat of a hybrid as it offers cushioning but is also characterized by Road Runner Sports to be a stability shoe. It is best for medium frame runners with normal to slight pronation and normal arches.
NOTE: Want to know what type of shoes best fit your body type, arch and running needs? Check out our article on the “wet test” and our shoe buying guide.
This is Reebok’s description of their newest breakthrough and what will likely become - their best-selling running shoe . . . EVER:
Trinity KFS. The shoe that moves with you. Featuring the Kinetic Fit System which responds to the needs of the foot in motion. Strategically placed expansion joints allows the upper panels to move interdependently as the runners goes through their gait cycle. This unique technology provides comfort, support and flexibility in the critical areas of the foot . . . It’s designed with DMX Shear in the heel to absorb the stress at heel impact and provide vertical and horizontal cushioning.
Although a little pricey (Between $100 and $130 depending on your retailer), reviews thus far have been excellent. Have you tried a pair? Let us know about your experiences with the new Trinity KFS.
In addition, Reebok’s redesigned flash website offers an extremely helpful shoe/apparel finder, training information and free videos. Just click on “Customize Your Run” along the topic of the page and enjoy their new features and free services.
In the continually expanding market of running shoes and apparel - Reebok has certainly making some very good progress.
Picture from: [Dick’s Sporting Goods]
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Tags: arch, brooks, foot type, new balance, nike, pronate, pronation, pronator, Reebok, road runner sports, Runners World, running shoes, shoes, sneakers, Trinity KFS, under armour, wet test
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The Final Sprint
I think Reebok are doing great things for running. That is obvious seeing as they sponsor so many up and coming American athletes and events. Their shoes still don’t match Asics or Brooks. My local store said that the new reebok shoes are pretty good though. I’ll stick with my 2110’s for now.
September 22nd, 2006 at 11:26 am