Crossing boundaries with the Reebok Fly DMX
Written: Jul 01 '02 (Updated Jul 01 '02)
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Pros: This shoe is ideal for,cardio workouts, light running, or weight-room work outs.
Cons: Unfortunately, shoes signs of wear & tear quickly.
The Bottom Line: The Reebok Fly DMX may not be the crhme de la crhme of cross-training shoes, but they will stand up when youre lifting or doing intervals on the track.
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| cntaur5's Full Review: Reebok Fly DMX Cross Trainer Shoes Mens |
Like exercise trends Reebok Fly DMX Cross Trainer Shoe is now on sale and although still in fashion, Reebok an international company already has a hot new DMX shoe that retails for at least twice as much as what I paid for these.
Reebok like other shoe manufacturers developed the cross trainers as an all around, on the go-to tennis shoe. Like it’s competitors the Reebok Fly DMX Cross Trainer has the versatility to cross sports boundaries like Dennis Rodman use to cross dress when he played basketball for the Chicago Bull’s. You can wear the Reebok Fly DMX them in the weight room, on the basketball court, at the track or the Mall.
Reebok Fly DMX Cross Trainer Shoe is the type of shoe you would consider as a good all around sport training shoe. Someone said, “Cross training is often the perfect antidote for a stale exercise routine.” If you are just starting a fitness program or you are just getting back into the swing of things at the gym, then why not Fly with this shoe. (no pun intended) It’s a nice looking white tennis shoe that can be worn with a variety of outfits and fitness gear.
As a Personal Trainer most of my friends at the gym know when it comes to fitness I’m a slave to fashion. I’ve got a pair of Reebok Icon IV DMX black running shoes, which are great for jogging, but they just don’t look right with long tube socks and basketball shorts. The Reebok Fly DMX comes in three basic colors and designs including the White and Metal, like I have, and the Silver and Navy colors.
One of the things that separate the Reebok Fly DMX with the generic cross trainer shoe is its “DMX technology”. DMX technology was invented to provide, “comfort load distribution”. Which theoretically is provided by a “two pod system” that employs a moving pocket of air that’s distributed throughout the shoe to provide comfort for your feet. With Reebok, I would classify the “pod” of the shoe primarily as the “sole” of the shoe. The technology is the idea of air transferring through the soul of the shoe, with what I believe is the walking on air concept.
I applaud Reebok and other shoe companies innovative move in coming up with technology designed to help the active person. Adorning the Reebok Fly DMX with the latest technology including a strong leather upper, high abrasion durable rubber outsoles and the “two pod system” without doubt make this a better shoe than what was offered 20 years ago.
Albeit I’m a slave to fashion, however most importantly I pride myself on knowing about my tennis shoes and understanding how the manufacturer’s technology will benefit me not only as a trainer, but also as an athletic competitor. Initially I was a little suspicious of wearing a shoe that uses pockets of air in the sole. I have a low instep, and usually prefer a cross trainer shoe that lacks all the fancy stuff. Comfort and security are extremely important since I do a variety of exercises completing my fitness regime with 300 pound squats. Not to mention the fact that my lifestyle is extremely hard on my tennis shoes. On average I go through a new pair of tennis shoes every 3 months or 500 miles which ever comes first.
I purchase size 11 on sale for 39.99 at Foot Action shoe store in May. I’ve had the Reebok Fly DMX for approximately 6 weeks, and so far, so good. I put a lot of miles on them already. They do offer heaps of support and cushioning, so far the “two pod” system has the flexibility to withstand the heave-ho of the gym and the crazy step aerobics class.
Despite the fact that I don’t polish them, I do wipe them off with a cloth and I’ve hand wash the tennis shoe strings once. Overall, this shoe offers no fancy bells and whistles, just solid construction and good-to-go performance that will get you where you are going.
If you are the more serious athlete then this is not the tennis shoe for you, for example if you are a distance runner then you would want to look at some of the sleek running shoes on the market. Although this shoe is not a heavy cross trainer like the Lugz, they are not as lightweight as my black Icon IV DMX shoes.
After 4 weeks of intense wear, they are beginning to show signs of wear and tear. There are no tears or rips, but the rubber has a few scratches and scrapes. The rubber is also showing signs of stress, as noticed by the tiny creases, however they continue to provide support and comfort. I have had no problems tying and lacing the shoes and the tongue stays in place.
This shoe is ideal for the neutral foot type, and can be worn by the over and under pronators. I would like to give this shoe 3 1/2 stars, but I'll go with 4 since they have survived so far. It's important to remember that these shoes were not designed to last a lifetime.
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