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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSpecifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Before\nwe delve into our look at the Zig Kinetica here are the technical\nspecifications of the shoe courtesy of Reebok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zig\nKinetica is built around a distinct zigzag-shaped, energy-return sole that\nchannels and returns kinetic energy using a three-part system:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With classic kicks (including a full arsenal from Reebok dating\nback to the 1980s) always in style, the designers at Reebok may have looked\ntoward the silhouette of the 2010\u2019s Zig Pulse as the basis of the Zig Kinetica.\nThe shoes definitely have a touch of recent retro about them. However, that is\nwhere the old school ends. Everything else about the Zig Kinetica is completely\nmodern from its upper to its standout sole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upper of the shoe is a lightweight, extremely comfortable mesh\nwith material with a series of cleverly placed indented support zones\nthroughout. While these are functional, they provide nice details on the\nKinetica that catch the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The tongue area of the Reebok Zig Kinetica is unlike anything that\nwe\u2019ve seen before on trainers and our favorite element of the upper. It is ostentatiously\nwide with two stripes that the laces run under them. The flat laces of the\nKinetica work wonderfully with the rest of the tongue for a very novel look and\nfeel. They can also be readily swapped to laces of a contrasting color to add\neven more bling to these kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With question, the standout feature of the Reebok Zig Kinetica is\nits sole unit. As you can see in our pictures it is aesthetically brilliant\nthanks to its combination of solid orange with a transition to a translucent\narea towards the upper. The Kinetica\u2019s channels on the sole sides and thin\nenergy bands on the bottom add to its world class look. The sole\u2019s effect on\nthe shoe is completed with a bold grill in the heel counter area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Reebok\u2019s updated logo is applied at the front tip, outside, upper\ntongue and back of the Zig Kinetica in a very much understated manner. We found\nthe placement and sizing of the logos to work well with the rest of the\nKinetica\u2019s design as they did not take attention away from the rest of the\nshoe\u2019s details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Reebok Zig Kinetica was released in several colorways ranging\nfrom mainly black to mainly white to radiant red. The black \/ sunbaked orange \/\nvivid orange colorway of our pairs is used for the Kinetica\u2019s Conor\nMcGregor-led launch campaign. This is unsurprising as it is the best-looking of\nthe lot and magnificently highlights the shoe\u2019s design and functional elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Reebok Zig Kinetica\nhas a true to size fit that we suggest getting in in your usual athletic shoe\nsize. Reebok is spot on in terms of sizing for the Kinetica with none of the\n“runs small” or “runs big” fine print or concerns that\nwe’ve seen from other major kicks manufacturers in recent times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once on the foot the Zig\nKinetica offers a very comfortable and snug feel with no unwanted space,\nslippage, hotspots or rubbing. The feel remains the same even after weeks of\nwear given the low stretch nature of the mesh upper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A neoprene collar at the top of the Reebok Zig Kinetica enhances its fit by providing a soft transition from the foot to the ankle area. It also helps to keep the shoe locked onto the foot regardless of your activity in them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sliding on the Zig\nKinetica is quite straightforward with no lace loosening or adjustments\nrequired. Lace them up afterwards and you’re ready to move. Our only\nrecommendation would be for Reebok to include pull tabs at the back of the shoe\nto make putting them on even easier and faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ride<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The ride of the Reebok Zig\nKinetica is obviously built around its ultramodern and highly innovative sole.\nThe world class feel provided can be felt from the time the shoe is first worn\nand improves after a short break in period of walking around in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ride provided by the Reebok Zig Kinetica is extremely bouncy and enjoyable. It makes the shoe one that you never want to take off even when you’re indoors lounging. Walking or standing in the Kinetica is effortless thanks to its combination Reebok’s Floatride running shoe technology and the very perceptible Zig Energy mechanism that cleverly seems to return kinetic energy in an upwards direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of our testers was so\nhappy with the feel of the Zig Kinetica upon trying it on for the first time\nthat she headed straight for the gym in it. Our team consensus was that the\nshoe’s sole does mold to the shape of the underside of your fit within a day or\ntwo however. You really enjoy its full cushioning and energy return\neffects after that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reebok touts the Zig\nKinetica as a lifestyle shoe that you can take from the street to the gym. We\ndid try it out for running as well however given how impressed we were with its\nsupport. Unsurprisingly we were quite enthused with it during a 3-mile run that\nincluded a local rubberized track and asphalt surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Kinetica provided the\ncushioning, stability, and low heel to toe drop expected of a good running\nshoe. The shoe\u2019s energy return is a must to experience when running because it\nprovides a bit of assistance on fatigued legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Reebok Zig Kinetica is a\nbit on the heavier side compared to today\u2019s elite running shoes however.\nNevertheless, it is fine for shorter runs and speed training or for casual\nrunners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ventilation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The mesh upper of the Reebok Zig Kinetica provides ample\nventilation to keep your feet cool during short runs, when working out and for\ncasual use. The ventilation is not the same as you would find in shoes\nspecifically designed for running however. This is the on characteristic of the\nshoe that doesn\u2019t make it suited for runs beyond 5K. For anything else it is\nhas enough of a cooling effect to avoid the dreaded sweaty feet and wet socks\nthat most of us dread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the Gym<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Zig Kinetica makes a flawless transition from the street to\nthe gym. We used it for a variety of gym activities in style thanks to its\nbrilliant look. This included weightlifting for the upper body, TRX suspension\ntraining and calisthenic moves such as box jumps, burpees and wall sites. The\nshoe provided excellent support in all instances and was never uncomfortable in\nany way while working out. We did enjoy its energy return during any exercise\ninvolving jumping moves because of the extra push off provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The thickness of the sole of the Reebok Zig Kinetica prevents it\nfrom being a good shoe for leg weightlifting exercises such as squats and legs\npresses though. 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