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[Cowboy]

I bought a pair of Reebok's on the weekend, Premier Verona that were on sale, thought I would try something different from the usual Asics and Brooks. Has anyone been using Reebok?? Have not really heard much about them, you really only hear from the big players...

[SlowManiac]

I had a pair of Premier Road KFS or some such. They were one of my favourite shoes, but the shop I bought them from could not replace them. I now wear Brooks Adrenaline and really like those too.

[Didge]

I bought a pair of Reebok Premier Pacific from Amart Allsports a couple of months ago for $80. One of the most comfortable running shoes I've ever worn!!

[catgirl]

I dont want to bag out anyone who uses Reebok, but I have always thought of Reebok as a fashion brand, rather than a serious sporting shoe. Then again, I reckon Nike shoes border on that as well. I guess its what you are comfy with and what is good for you anatomically.

[Jander]

I have 2 pairs of Reebok Premier Road Lite that I bought on sale for $60 each.
They're the only shoe that I've found that suits my foot injury and orthotic - only has a medial post at the rear foot, stops right in the middle of the arch. I think I'm really going to have a hard time finding something I'm as happy with although I do keep looking in every sports store I go past - much to the frustration of my wife!

One pair has done about 400km and the other is on 200km, still no signs of wear and tear despite doing a couple of adventure races and plenty of trails.

[wombatoutofhell]

catgirl, on Jun 1 2009, 10:22 PM, said:

I dont want to bag out anyone who uses Reebok, but I have always thought of Reebok as a fashion brand, rather than a serious sporting shoe. Then again, I reckon Nike shoes border on that as well. I guess its what you are comfy with and what is good for you anatomically.

I thought exactly the same until my podiatrist put a model of reeboks and 2 models of Nike on his list of recomendations for my feet. I bought the Brroks Trance off that list as I wasn't convinced. The Trance are possibly the worst shoe I've ever had-didn't work for me at all. My next set were the Nikes-I bought them, tried a short run (6km) and then ran a marathon on them a couple of days later. They were fantastic and I learnt not to believe everything I hear. I've tried on the Reeboks since then and found them pretty comfy-I'll be trying them in the future.
Nike do make alot of "fashion accesories" but they also make a damn good running shoe. Anything in the Bowerman Series seems good.

[Leofisio]

Interesting post... although I run with Brooks, I play tennis with Adidas or Nike...

Nike and Reebok are quite big on tennis and there is a lot of techologies involved on tennis shoes... and both Reebok and Nike are excellent! (But Adidas is better)...

I terms of running I believe that they also have good products, but I am not keen to change my Brooks (adrenaline) to these brands.

Leo

[JustinS007]

Jander, on Jun 1 2009, 11:20 PM, said:

I have 2 pairs of Reebok Premier Road Lite

I only have one pair (but exactly those type) :-(

But I also have sitting in my wardrobe right now:
Asics Nimbus 8's, 9's and 10's,
Nike Pegasus 25's,
Nike Air Equalon 3's,
Brooks Cascadia 3's,
Brooks Glycerin 7's
Puma Complete lightweight,
Puma MRD's
New Balance 540's
Asics Gel Solution,
plus other trail runners and 'junk'.

For me (neutral gait, between heel and midfoot strike, 'normal' cadence around 180) the Reebok are the choice for long runs on flat surface (ie bike path or concrete). The have excellent cushioning (but not as good as the Nimbus) and feel responsive under the foot. I don't like them so much for loose surfaces (like compacted granite bike paths) as they tend to slip a little in the forefoot at toe of for me. When some of these other shoes are fully worn out I'll be looking at getting more Reeboks for sure.

[Cowboy]

catgirl, on Jun 1 2009, 01:22 AM, said:

I dont want to bag out anyone who uses Reebok, but I have always thought of Reebok as a fashion brand, rather than a serious sporting shoe. Then again, I reckon Nike shoes border on that as well. I guess its what you are comfy with and what is good for you anatomically.

Funny that you say that, these shoes do look like they want to attract some attention, but maybe that's their intention, not only do you get a good run out of them, you pick up along the way...lol

So just got back from a 8km run and while it feels a lot different and though the orthotics will take some time to settle in, not a bad ride, they are a lot more snug than Asics and great cushioning...feels like they are a winner…or should I say looks!!

[Stewymee]

Hi,

I currently have a pair (2 actually) of rebooks and love them. They are the Reebok Trinity KFS III and Premier road Lite.

i have played around with a number brands of brands recently. Namely mizuno, brooks, adidas and more recently the reeboks. I have kept away from asics for sometime now. Mainly to the advice from my podiatrist and due to price. They are over priced for what you get and dont suit my feet and orthotics well.

Having been lucky to have had shoe contracts in my earlier life as a runner. i didn't rate the brand, felt they were more of a fashion statement. But they appear to have dumped that and got back to basics, must be due to being in part owned by another major sporting shoe company(!!!).

Cheers

[Jogger]

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Has anyone been using Reebok?? Have not really heard much about them, you really only hear from the big players...

you only hear from the big players as they have the big buck$. nothing to do with quality.

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I dont want to bag out anyone who uses Reebok, but I have always thought of Reebok as a fashion brand

back in the day there were hard core running shoes. I know feet haven't changed in 20 years ... what people perceive and what is reality are often quite different.

[catgirl]

Well there you go!

[Action]

I did Marathon Des Sables last year in a pair of Reebok Premier Road Lites, and continue to run in them (well, a newer pair of the same model) - mixed in with a pair of Adidas Tempos and some Locos. Very happy with the Reeboks - long wearing and comfortable.

(Also happy with Locos and Tempos, but this thread was on Reeboks)

[MissWee]

I think there is a perfect shoe for every foot. a proper shoe fitting is the best way to find out which shoe/brand is best for you. I prefer asics.

[tomh]

Stewymee, on Jun 2 2009, 02:04 PM, said:

Having been lucky to have had shoe contracts in my earlier life as a runner. i didn't rate the brand, felt they were more of a fashion statement. But they appear to have dumped that and got back to basics, must be due to being in part owned by another major sporting shoe company(!!!).

Cheers

I could have sworn Nike brought Reebok 5 or so years ago. Might not have been Nike, but someone did.

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Google ...

I'm wrong - Adidas brought Reebok: http://news.softpedi...EBOK-5827.shtml

Edited by tomh, 17 July 2009 - 08:29 AM.