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Cushy Lightweight Kicks

The Reebok RealFlex Running Shoes Support Your Every Move

— May 8, 2011 — Fashion
The Reebok RealFlex running shoe gives you a natural feel while sprinting along.

Imagine jogging along at your own pace through rough, rocky terrain. With the Reebok RealFlex shoe, you can let your shoes do the work and relax your train of thought, as it will feel as though you are jogging on a flat track with few worries about the challenging terrain.

Reebok uses all-new technology to infuse the running shoe with a lightweight feel as if the user isn't even wearing footwear. At the same time, the shoe blocks the sensation of any sticks or stones to make the entire running experience that much more enjoyable. The Reebok RealFlex shoes are cushy and colorful to boot.
Trend Themes
1. Natural Feel Shoes - Opportunities for developing running shoes with a more natural feel, using lightweight and comfortable materials.
2. Terrain-adaptive Shoes - Opportunities for creating running shoes that can adapt to various terrains and conditions, providing better support and comfort while jogging or running.
3. Colorful Athletic Footwear - Opportunities for designing more colorful and fashionable athletic footwear products to appeal to health-conscious and style-savvy consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Footwear - Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the athletic footwear industry to create and market lightweight, terrain-adaptive, and comfortable shoes with a natural feel.
2. Fitness Equipment - Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the fitness equipment industry to develop running shoes that provide better support, comfort, and performance for fitness enthusiasts and athletes.
3. Fashion Retail - Disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion retail companies to expand their product lines to include more colorful and stylish athletic footwear that can appeal to both fitness and fashion-minded consumers.
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