Remember when a pair of runners was all-purpose footwear for walking, playing sports, working out at the gym and casual wear? Your other pair of shoes was an uncomfortable pair of black loafers you wore to church, funerals and parties.
Now there are specialty athletic shoes for every occasion. If you work out, you need workout athletic shoes. If you play soccer, you need athletic shoes especially designed for soccer. Basketball must be played in shoes designed specifically for basketball. If you run or walk or jog, you must have the athletic shoe designed specifically for that activity.
Athletic footwear has become big business. Athletic footwear companies like Nike, Reebok and expend Adidas spend millions on designing footwear for specific athletic pursuits. One of the latest innovations is Reebok’s ZigTech technology. The design offers athletes a lightweight shoe with an unusual thread. Research shows that the ZigTech design supplies extra cushioning and is more energy efficient for athletes. The zigzag sole allows air to transfer as the athlete moves. This creates what Reebok designers call “micro-instability”. Sensory stimulation provided by the zigzag design is supposed to be very effective. In performance reviews, Reebok’s ZigTech shoe was awarded a 5 out of 5 star rating.
Reebok promises that the ZigTech shoe will provide a better workout, exercising calf muscles that don’t get used in regular workout routines. There are other benefits. The zigzag sole design offers better cushion and thus reduces irritation. So far, Reebok’s ZigTech shoe has received several awards. In order to accommodate the fashion conscious athlete, Reebok has released its ZigTech design in a KineticFit specifically created to be custom fitted to each foot. It also has a SmoothFit version which has no seams that may irritate the athlete’s foot. The DMXShear model is designed to reduce jarring for those with joint issues. Similarly, the DMXRide provides extra cushioning. The PlayDry is especially designed for outdoor sports like golf, tennis, and soccer where feet may get damp. The PlayDry protects feet from moisture.
We’ve also moved away from a shoe for every specific sport. With Reebok’s ZigTech you can play any sport, wear them for walking, travel and casual wear. They are designed for versatility and maximum comfort not specific sports.
Owners rave about ZigTech athletic shoes. One satisfied customer stated that he has never had a more comfortable shoe and he has owned athletic footwear that cost twice the price. Another noted the great workout ZigTech shoes gave her calves, thighs and ankles. A fashion aware athlete said everyone’s feet look “cute” in ZigTech shoes. The shoes have been praised as practical and “awesome” and browse through the various ZigTech styles offered at online shoe stores.
Learn about Reebok‘s ZigTech athletic shoe design. Browse on line at the various styles and read commendations.
