Reebok’s latest Floatride running shoe gets adventurous with recycled materials
Hit the trail
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Reebok has released a new version of its Floatride Energy 3running shoe, designed to take you from the road to the trail, while reducing use of virgin plastics.
The original Floatride Energy 3 was a lightweight, neutral road shoe with a breathable square knit upper. The newFloatride Energy 3 Adventurekeeps many of the same design features, but adds a reinforced toe and heel to handle the extra punishment of trail running.
The plastic mesh toe and ripstop reinforced heel are both made from recycled plastic, to reduce dependency on virgin materials. Sustainability is a big deal for running shoes, which have a short lifespan, and use of plant-based and recycled materials has really taken off in recent months.
Asics has launched a line of shoesmade from old clothesgathered in Japan, while Salomon asks runners to return their worn-out Index.01 shoes so they can be recycled into winter sports gear. Back in May this year, we were particularly impressed by theReebok Floatride Energy Grow, which is a versatile shoe made from at least 50% plant-based materials that feel barely any different to conventional materials.
The Floatride Energy 3 Adventure will go on saledirect from Reebokon July 8, priced at $110 (about £80 / AU$150) for both men’s and women’s sizes, each of which will come in three colorways.
The great outdoors
For bootcamp classes and other outdoor workouts, Reebok has also given its Nano X1 a tough new makeover to handle exercise outside the gym.
The Reebok Nano X1 Adventure has an updated rubber lug outsole for improved grip, a new stretch ripstop upper (more durable than the original shoe’s Flexweave knit), and an anti-microbial lining to help prevent smells. The lacing system has also been upgraded, with a trail-style bungee design and new lace lock harness. The laces are made from 100% recycled materials.
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It will also be released in women’s and men’s sizes on July 8 for $130 (about £90 / AU$170) in men’s and women’s sizes, both of which will come in four colorways.
Cat is TechRadar’s Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She’s been a tech journalist for 15 years, and is here to help you choose the right devices for your home and do more with them. When not working she’s a keen home baker, and makes a pretty mean macaron.
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