Hands-on Review: Reebok Zigtech Pulse

We have been running on Reebok's newest cushioning system for about a week now and so far, we're pretty impressed. The synthetic upper is extremely lightweight and conforms immediately to your foot so it requires almost no break-in period. With material that light, durability may be an issue much further down the road, but they have been doing fine both on the road and in the gym so far. The cushioning is the real star of the show, though and it seems to live up to the hype. It feels softer to the touch than a normal sneaker bottom and when you step down, you definitely get a little forgiving squish. The whole, "energy drink for your feet," action comes into play more on the road than it does on the treadmill. The sole's shape definitely helps your foot transition from heel to toe in a very smooth motion. So, on the plus side we have awesome ventilation and fantastic cushioning. On the downside, we're not entirely sure how long they'll last (only time will tell) and you should be ready for people to notice them thanks to their bright colorways and their close resemblance to a puffy lasagna noodle.