Profile of the Reebok HIIT
What is it for? It is Reebok’s first footwear designed explicitly for HIIT, or high-intensity interval training. These workouts are done fast and in full power during a short period. Bodypump, Bodycombat, CXWORX, Bodyattack, Bodyjam, Tabata are just some types of HIIT exercises.
They involve activities that require wearing workout shoes that provide impact absorption, stability for dynamic movements, proper lockdown, and grippy underside — all of which are present on the Reebok HIIT.
Outsole
Superior grip. The Reebok HIIT uses two sheets of rubber with different treads on either side of the outsole. This provides wearers with varying levels of grip suited to the dynamic movements involved in interval training. The rubber used on the HIIT also offers slip resistance on sweat-covered floors.
Movement. A deep furrow runs the middle of the outsole. It divides the bottom into two hemispheres, which allows it to facilitate controlled side-to-side movements. There are also grooves under the medial side of the forefoot, which helps make twists and turns less brutal on the knees. At the heel, the flared-out construction of the rubber aids in steadiness.
Protection. Rubber wraps up in some sections of the midsole. They protect against abrasion and supplies traction in critical areas like the toes for burpees, or the sides of the midfoot for lunges.
Midsole
Responsive cushioning. The midsole of the Reebok HIIT is crafted from EVA foam. This layer is engineered to be reactive to pressure. Energy absorbed upon impact is immediately used to propel the foot, giving wearers a bouncy underfoot experience.
Lateral stability. The foam midsole wraps up in some areas of the upper. This design aims to cup the foot, steadying it during side-to-side movements.
Upper
Sock-like fit. Inside the Reebok HIIT is an internal sleeve. It provides a close fit that allows the shoe to move with the foot, no power lost.
Lockdown. The exterior of this Reebok trainer is covered with a layer of mesh and synthetic overlays. They form a supportive wrap that integrates with the lacing system. When the shoestrings are pulled tightly, the overlay gets taut, enhancing the lateral support.
Nice to know
Some colorways of the Reebok HIIT bare the Les Mills branding. The Les Mills branding is placed on the insole and the outer lining near the collar of the footwear.
Other HIIT shoes to consider
Nike Air Zoom SuperRep
Just like the Reebok HIIT, the Nike Air Zoom SuperRep is designed for HIIT workouts. However, the Air Zoom SuperRep is equipped with features that are quite eye-catching because of how chunky they are.
The transparent Air Zoom unit is hard to miss since it is directly attached to the Containment Shield that amplifies lateral support. This model, like the Reebok HIIT, is lined with grippy rubber at the bottom to prevent slips during workouts. Another similar feature is the use of an internal sleeve for overall comfort.
Reebok Speed TR Flexweave
Another Reebok training shoe to consider is the Speed TR Flexweave. The difference with the Reebok HIIT is that the Speed TR Flexweave doesn’t have a robust cushioning. It still offers shock attenuation using a dense midsole, which in turn also provides a more stable base.
It shares some similar features with the Reebok CrossFit Nano line, but the Speed TR Flexweave is more versatile because it is not as stiff as the CrossFit Nanos.
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