Reebok running shoes provide stability, traction, and comfort for all distances and terrain. Find the perfect pair that fits your stride and lifestyle with shoes designed for long runs, daily workouts, or gym sessions.
The FloatZig Tread blends stability and comfort in a versatile training shoe. A lateral outrigger prevents lateral twisting, while Griptonite traction promotes steady footing during dynamic movements.
FloatZig Tread
In an era when most brands take a one shoe fits all approach to workouts, Reebok is going the other way. This treadmill-specific running shoe focuses on the specific pacing and impact of indoor runs to deliver the stability, comfort, and responsiveness runners need to hit their cardio goals.
Its lower stack dual-fuel midsole is tuned to feel more responsive on the belt, while a lateral outrigger offers stability through gait transitions and functional fitness exercises. This shoe is aimed at people who use the treadmill for most of their training.
This is a solid choice for those looking for a unique style that stands out among daily trainers. It isn’t the best shoe for all runners, however. Its forefoot rocker is fine for those with normal toe extension range who can enjoy a smooth ride, but it won’t work well for those with narrow heels or midfoots who need more lateral stability.
Floatride Energy 5
Chad: The Floatride Energy 5 is Reebok’s version of a carbon fiber-equipped speed shoe. It offers great versatility for racing and training, and its sub-$200 price point makes it a tremendous value in the current market. The porous Flexweave upper has a thick wedge of soft PEBA-based Floatride foam in the midsole, allowing for a smooth and peppy ride. This cushioning also works in tandem with an embedded carbon fiber plate that flexes at landing and straightens out for toe-off.
This update to last year’s model is almost a whole new shoe, reworking the upper from mesh to Cordura re/cor for a more traditional and supportive feel. The fit tracks well and the padded tongue eliminates any lace bite. The Floatride Energy midsole delivers a reliable ride, and the outsole has smaller lugs that should hold up to most trail conditions. All in all, this is a solid daily trainer for mixed terrain runners.
Floatride Energy Century Grow
Reebok has worked on a few planet-conscious projects over the past year to make their shoes as sustainable as possible. These [REE]GROW and [REE]Cycled programs replace a significant percentage of the shoe’s materials with natural or recycled products.
The Floatride Energy Century Grow is a great example of this work. It uses eucalyptus, bloom algae, and castor bean materials to create an upper that feels premium. The midsole also features a new type of foam called SuperFloat+ that’s lighter, bouncier, and provides more stability than Floatride Energy.
This makes it a great shoe for easy days and recovery runs. The shoe also has a nice retro look and is comfortable for racking up miles at everyday paces. Its neutrality is a bit biased toward the medial side, however, so it’s not the best choice for those who prefer a more lateral running style. Also, the heel is a bit clunky, so it’s not ideal for speedy workouts.
Floatride Energy X
Reebok has stayed out of the hype running shoe spotlight, but has released some solid options like the Floatride Run series (with shoes like the Run Fast and the upcoming Run Fast Pro) and the Floatride Energy line. The Floatride Energy X is the latest entry in that latter group of shoes, and it offers a great balance of lightness, performance and price.
It is billed as a people’s marathon racer, but for me it works better as a soft performance training shoe that can handle uptempo and longer efforts. That’s because it features a large slab of full-length Floatride Energy foam underfoot, which is quite soft for a performance trainer and creates a heel landing that feels more protective than aggressive. Its forefoot carbon plate also helps create a more stable platform. A strong lateral heel flare and a slightly rigid forefoot make this a poor option for anyone with weak ankles or who needs medial stability.
Floatride Energy Symmetros
Sam: The Floatride Energy Foam is a pretty amazing material in this shoe. It is a process and material similar to the adidas Boost material but far more density controlled with no plastic pieces and more springy light well directed feel sitting much closer in ride to foams like Skechers Hyperburst than Saucony’s PWRUN+ which has a very similar processed expanded TPU bead Foam.
At 8.6 ounces it is very lightweight for a daily trainer/mileage shoe and is well suited for workouts and long runs. I have used this shoe for uptempo trail runs, tempo runs, fartleks, hill workouts, and regular running at different paces and it has performed great at all of them.
Reebok packs quite a bit of variety into its small lineup of Floatride-based running shoes. From the everyday trainers to the tempo and hill workout focused Floatride Energy X to the carbon fiber-equipped premium racing model Floatride Energy Nano X3, there is something for everyone.
Floatride Energy Lite 3
Despite being much less expensive than the premium trainers that make up the top-of-the-line category, these shoes still feel really good on your feet. The Floatride Energy foam feels soft and responsive with a nice lightweight feel. The breathable square knit upper helps keep your foot cool and provides a good level of stability. The heel bevel is great and smooths out the initial contact and loading response phases of your gait.
This shoe is great for people who want a light, daily training shoe that has the capacity to pick up the pace as your mileage increases. It will work well for most recreational runners who are used to running in neutral shoes. It has a nice do-everything demeanor that should appeal to many new runner who are looking for a good value. The shoe is also a great option for those who do well in softer, bouncier shoes but need something more stable as the pace increases.