Reebok ONE Cushion Review

A few weeks back, Reebok opened the #runwithone campaign promotion looking for brand ambassadors interested in trying out running shoes. 

The survey was brief, and just days later I received a confirmation email that my shoes were on their way!

I immediately did a little research on the shoe Reebok had chosen to send me. 

 

From their website: 

• Structured textile upper designed to support the foot over the center of the platform, plus spacer mesh for breathability
• Low-cut design for added mobility with technical upper construction for fluid, seamless motion transition through the shoe
• Three-foam midsole with ultra soft layer for shock attenuation, lightweight layer for foot guidance, and a responsive layer to help with propulsion forward
• Stable and flat lateral arch area for maximum ground contact for runners with a neutral gait
• Outsole release zone for pronation control and stride integrity, plus outsole progression groove for longitudinal flexibility
• High abrasion rubber heel with decoupled outsole durably isolates shock absorption at the heel strike

I'll be honest: before getting the shoes, I was a little skeptical. Of all the brands I've run in, Reebok has never been one of them. I was also nervous to learn that these were shoes for neutral runners, and I tend to over-pronate, especially as I get tired on longer runs.

My shoes arrived in a timely manner. Out of the box, I was pleased with the color and style. I tried them on with two different running socks, my Thorlos and my Pumas, and they were comfortable with both. I waited for a training day that called for a short run because - being the cautious runner I am - I didn't want to try a speed workout or long run in brand new shoes. 

I was pleasantly surprised with the ONE Cushions. They were soft in a way that made my feet feel comfortable on my run, but not so soft that I felt I was lacking support. They felt light and were extremely easy to run in. They weigh 9.9 oz (a touch heavier than my current shoes) and the fit was roomy at the toe and snug at the heel. In fact, there seemed to be extra padding there to avoid slippage, which was wonderful. I wear a size 7 shoe regularly, but in running shoes I wear an 8.5, and that's what I ordered - these fit just how I like them! 

Overall, I definitely think I'll add these to my regular rotation for short runs, but because of the flatter arch, I don't see them becoming a long distance shoe for me.

I received these shoes free of charge as a Reebok brand ambassador for the purpose of writing a review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own and I was not compensated for my review. An error in my order meant I received two of the same pairs, so I'll be sending one back for a different model, which will receive a separate review.

Have you ever run in Reeboks?

Do you get nervous to try new brands/models of running shoes?

ABK

While I Was Out

Last week I took a little break from social media. With the beginning of school looming (I go back Monday) and a reminder from an old student that life is precious, I just needed to take a step back.

So how did I spend my time? Not that wisely, really. I should be living these last few days of summer to their fullest potential...but I'm not even sure I know what that means! I've just been doing what makes me happy.

I ran Monday and tried the Salted Caramel Gu, which was delicious and didn't upset my stomach, but I'm not sure if it really gave me the energy boost I was looking for.

5 easy miles...they didn't feel that easy. Thanks, Florida.

I received a letter from Jill Biden that made my day. I need to scrapbook everything from the All Star stuff, but I just don't even know where to start!

I enjoyed a second easy run Wednesday and laughed at the running advice below. If I followed this, 11 months of the year I'd be running two minutes slower than my usual pace. Hell, I wouldn't even be running because apparently running in 85 degree is "not recommended".

Yeah, right.

I actually missed my easy run Saturday...I have no excuse. But it was Matt's birthday! His dad and Tammy came and took us to dinner.

Shrimp and grits! When I see this on a menu, I have trouble saying no.

I spent the weekend perfecting my peanut butter and honey cookie recipe and printing photos. Some of our frames still have pictures from eight years ago...it's time to update!

Just the right combination of chewy and soft.

This is the first batch...I plan to get some enlarged to 5x7 and I still need to print more from Minnesota.

I signed up to test out Reebok running shoes and received my free pair Monday. I'll definitely post a review once I've tried them, but I'm a bit concerned because they're for neutral runners, which I'm not. I may look into exchanging them for a more right-for-me pair.

The Reebok One Cushion...I think I'm more a "Guide".

I made up my missed run from Saturday on Monday. (My plan called for two easy, so I did four over the bridge and called it even.)

I then went back to school to give a presentation to some new teachers. It was nice to see my colleagues and to slowly get used to the idea that summer is over!

It stormed so badly Monday that there was flooding in our area. We actually broke the record for inches of rain on a single day in August...if you consider the hurricanes we've seen in the past, that's big news. We got over 6 inches!

I borrowed this photo from the Naples Outfitters Facebook page...Matt paddles with these guys all the time, but not usually in the street!

That night, Matt and I saw Lucy. He had free tickets from donating blood. It was definitely not what I was expecting and weirder in many ways, but fairly entertaining.

Besides all this, I've demolished a few books and we've finally caught all the way up on Game of Thrones. Maybe I did spend my last week of summer to its fullest!

When does school resume in your neck of the woods?

For those that work through summer, do you still try to treat it as vacation time?

What is your favorite kind of cookie?

ABK