Natural Movement. Perfected.

In recent years, two new categories have emerged in the running and training footwear market: barefoot and extreme lightweight, “minimalist” footwear.  Today, Reebok introduces RealFlex, a running and training shoe that delivers on the promise of both of these categories.  RealFlex is truly the best of both worlds – it’s natural movement. Perfected.

RealFlex features 76 independent “sensors” on the bottom of the shoe strategically positioned to adapt to all training surfaces. These “sensors” work together throughout an athlete’s stride, promoting natural movement and flexibility, while protecting them from the elements associated with barefoot running. The result is a shoe that delivers all the benefits of barefoot running with the protection of a traditional athletic shoe. 

“Barefoot or natural running makes a lot of sense from a biomechanics standpoint because all the shock absorption happens in your muscles, not your joints,” said Reebok’s Head of Advanced Innovation, Bill McInnis. “The problem is that natural running works best in the natural world, not on man-made surfaces.  In creating RealFlex technology, we took everything that works with natural running and made it work in today’s world. Simply put, RealFlex is natural movement perfected.”

McInnis added that RealFlex is another example of Reebok’s focus on creating technologies whose benefits are immediately apparent to the user when they put the product on.  “At Reebok, we’re committed to developing ‘technologies you can feel.’ We want the athlete to feel the technology and experience something unique.  Whether it’s ZigTech, EasyTone or RealFlex, we have products that leave no doubt about the benefit.”

RealFlex is available for men and women in an array of distinct and bright color ways at Reebok Concept stores and leading sports retailers.

RealFlex features 76 independent “sensors” on the bottom of the shoe strategically positioned to adapt to all training surfaces. These “sensors” work together throughout an athlete’s stride, promoting natural movement and flexibility, while protecting them from the elements associated with barefoot running. The result is a shoe that delivers all the benefits of barefoot running with the protection of a traditional athletic shoe. 

With its minimalist construction on the upper, RealFlex delivers a “sock like” feel to the athlete.  When combined with the 76 “sensors” on the bottom of the shoe, RealFlex promotes and enhances natural movement in a way that allows the athlete to move the way nature intended.

RealFlex features 76 independent “sensors” on the bottom of the shoe strategically positioned to adapt to all training surfaces. These “sensors” work together throughout an athlete’s stride, promoting natural movement and flexibility, while protecting them from the elements associated with barefoot running. The result is a shoe that delivers all the benefits of barefoot running with the protection of a traditional athletic shoe. 

With its minimalist construction on the upper, RealFlex delivers a “sock like” feel to the athlete.  When combined with the 76 “sensors” on the bottom of the shoe, RealFlex promotes and enhances natural movement in a way that allows the athlete to move the way nature intended.