29-Jul-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Yesterday, Houston Astros outfielder Hunter Pence posted on his official Twitter account (@HunterPence9) a new Reebok Zig technology based model. While the official model name and release schedule isn’t available yet, Pence has went ahead and given the shoe his own name: the Reebok Zig Turf. Based on the image provided, the shoe features a sturdy constructed upper and what looks to be a more splayed out Zig configuration with added solid rubber traction at the forefoot as seen on the basketball Reebok Zig Slash model. More info to come as it develops. Continue reading for a screen capture of Hunter Pence’s original Reebok Zig “Turf” post.
24-Jun-2010
Posted by : Gerald Flores
John Wall is now officially a member of the Washington Wizards and also the newest pitchman and face for Reebok basketball. Signing a multi-year, multi-million dollar endorsement deal before playing his first NBA game, this 6’4 guard from Raleigh, N.C. accomplished what most hoops and sneaker fanatics can only dream. John Wall took time with CounterKicks away from his busy 2010 NBA Draft week schedule to share a couple tidbits about the brand new Reebok ZigTech Slash, his next signature shoe model, and his new Reebok family. Continue reading for the full interview scoop with John Wall…
24-Jun-2010
Posted by : Gerald Flores
Reebok’s Todd Krinsky knows basketball. In fact, he rose from the Reebok mailroom early in his career by playing pick-up games at lunch with co-workers and networking with execs (A little persistence and hard work paid off too.) Now as Reebok’s Head of Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Krinsky talks to CounterKicks about the brand’s re-positioning in the basketball market with the ZigTech Slash and getting this year’s No. 1 draft pick and new Washington Wizards point guard John Wall to join team Reebok. Also revealed is the current development and launch schedule for Wall’s next Reebok signature shoe. Continue reading for the full interview scoop with Reebok’s Todd Krinsky…
24-Jun-2010
Posted by : Gerald Flores
On the eve of the 2010 NBA Draft in New York City, Reebok made its multi-year endorsement deal with presumed no. 1 pick John Wall official. “Reebok had the chance to make me a franchise guy, the face of the basketball program,” Wall said during the early morning conference. His contract is worth a reported $10 to 25 million over five years with at least two signature shoes included in the deal. Continue reading for our complete event recap of Reebok’s official introduction of John Wall and the ZigTech Slash shoe.
18-May-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Earlier this month, news of the coming Reebok Zig Slash caused a bit of stir in sneakerhead circles for its brash design and curiosity about ZigTech technology’s move to performance basketball. Today, images of a new Gunmetal/Comet colorway have been released. An important detail about these samples: Due to concern about the traction underfoot, Reebok has let it be known that additional solid rubber traction as seen in the forefoot area of the shoe currently will also be added to the heel area on the production version to help minimize slippage. Official release is December 2010. Continue reading for more detailed images of the Gunmetal/Comet Reebok Zig Slash.
03-May-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
This is a sneak preview of the yet-to-be announced Reebok ZigTech basketball shoe which the Canton, MA based company is currently developing. As much a “spy shot” as a sneak preview, the photographer says the image was taken at his local gym where a former Boston University basketball player was wear testing a sample version of the ZigTech basketball model, sent to him by Reebok.
Seen in a Black/White colorway, this initial look suggests a lower profile ZigTech foam arrangement with added ZigTech lateral outriggers for side-to-side basketball movement. The upper consists of a generally clean silhouette with a large Vector logo comprising the main visual element. Reebok has not set an official release date for their coming ZigTech basketball lineup yet, but we will keep you updated as info develops.
12-Apr-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Reebok CEO Uli Becker gives Footwear News a frank and honest assessment of the Reebok business in an interview posted up today. Highlights include Becker’s thoughts on Reebok’s past mistakes, the current resurrection of the brand in the retail space, the growth of its EasyTone and ZigTech platforms, and the new outlook on the Canton, Massachusetts based brand going forward. Also hinted at in the interview is a new Reebok technology line for fall 2010 called “U-Form” which is a heat-activated customized fit system in which the wearer heats up the shoe at a high temperature for a short period of time and then laces the shoe up immediately afterward so that the properties of the shoe conform to the individual wearers feet. Basketball and running models in the new U-Form line are expected to hit later this year. Check out the full FN interview here.
11-Mar-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Reebok‘s brand new “ZigTech” footwear line is officially available for purchase today. The first model in the line is the Reebok Zig Pulse and comes in six men’s colorways including Neon Yellow/Black/Neon Cherry/White, White/Pure Silver/Neon Orange, Echo Blue/Ultramarine/Kiwi Green/White, Black/Silver/Red, Navy/Orange, and Black/Comet Yellow/Silver. ZigTech is a new tooling technology designed to transfer energy from heel strike through the length of the shoe to propel the wearer forward while reducing wear and tear on leg muscles, according to Reebok. Retail is $100. Continue reading for more images of all current release colorways in the Reebok Zig Pulse.
10-Mar-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
The Reebok Zig Pulse hits retail tomorrow, and we take a quick look at three women’s based colorways here. Featured in Purple/Pink, Orange/Silver, and Blue/Silver, the shoe’s ZigTech technology causes up to 20% less wear and tear on key leg muscles like the shins and hamstrings, according to Reebok. All models also include Reebok SmoothFit seamless lining material, DMX Shear cushioning panels underfoot, and a removable Ortholite foam sockliner. Continue reading for more views of the Reebok Zig Pulse.
10-Mar-2010
Posted by : John Brilliant
Reebok‘s much buzzed about ZigTech line of footwear officially releases at retail tomorrow. We take a closer look today at the Black/Red colorway which forms part of the initial Reebok Zig Pulse launch pack. The shoe features a lightweight foam outsole engineered into a zig-zag shape which Reebok says is designed to transfer energy horizontally so that the athlete gets the energy back from heel strike to forefoot toe-off. Retail price is $100. Continue reading for more detailed images in the Black/Red Reebok Zig Pulse.
