Reebok Skyscape Launch Party + a giveaway- ENDED
Hi guys! This post is sponsored by Fitfluential LLC on behalf of Reebok. Of course, all opinions are my own. I’m thankful for this wonderful opportunity to travel to NYC and enjoy the launch party with blog friends <3
The main reason of our trip to NYC was to represent Fitfluential at the launch of Reebok‘s new casual everyday shoe: Skyscapes. I’ve been super stoked about the release of these sneakers. Remember when I went to Boston with Reebok? We were asked to pick our favorite shoe on an entire wall of up-and-coming styles. My easy choice: Skyscapes! I held the shoe up and told everyone that they were my favorites because they were super light, available in fun colors and prints, and could easily translate from the gym to errands with a pair of jeans or cotton casual dress.
This week, the Skyscapes are officially available; Reebok celebrated the launch with a party at their Fit Hub. When we walked into the Hub, we were surprised that it was hot and steamy inside. Apparently a hot yoga class had just finished up (<– they use their hubs as retail stores and the opportunity to provide community fitness classes). The room was adorned with fresh flowers, yoga mats were in the center ready to go, beverages and breakfast appetizers were available. It was a beautiful setup and perfectly embodied the spirit of the shoe: light and airy, like walking on a cloud.
Since she’s the official spokesmodel for Skyscape, MIRANDA KERR WAS THERE. She was absolutely gorgeous (of course) and totally down-to-earth.
We were also treated to a Ballet Beautiful class, taught by Mary Helen Bowers, who created the workout format. Mary Helen danced with the New York City Ballet Company for 10 years and is also credited with training Natalie Portman for her role in Black Swan. I absolutely loved experiencing the Ballet Beautiful. The shortened class was about 20 minutes, split between floor work (core, obliques, glutes, inner and outer thighs) and standing work (more glutes, quads and calves). It was similar to a barre workout, sans the barre, with fluid movements. They offer online classes, which I can’t wait to check out.
(with Roo!)
We were able to chat with Mary Helen Bowers, who was extremely knowledgable and fun. I asked her for her top three fitness/healthy living tips to share with you all, and here’s what she had to say:
1) Make time for yourself, even if it’s just a little, every day. Every little bit truly adds up, so even if it’s just 10 or 15 minutes, it still counts towards achieving your goals.
2) Don’t view your workouts as a punishment. They should be something that you enjoy and that you look forward to! She said that it’s a little bit of luxury to take care of yourself every day.
3) Focus on rest, water and eating well. Your workout should be a part of that. When you take care of yourself, you look better, feel better and are happier.
I like the fact that she emphasized the importance of balance in a fitness routine. She doesn’t believe in doing a ton of cardio, but creating a mix of strength, moderate cardio and flexibility.
(with Roo, Julie, MHB and Heather)
We also got the chance to talk to Miranda Kerr. She was a blast to talk to -we actually ended up talking about babies and labor for quite a while before we went into fitness stuff- and we all noticed that she was especially engaging during the fitness class portion. She would interject with tips on how she uses the exercises in her own routine and how she fits fitness into her busy schedule. She’s a big fan of dancing around with her three-year-old little guy, rebounding, yoga and Pilates. She had a great tip about using planks for a 10-minute total body workout: turn on some great music and plank (with variations) for 10 minutes. Rest as you need to. I’ll definitely give it a try!
Whenever I passed this wall, the lower half of my body disappeared.
#camouflage
Needless to say, it was an amazing event <3
The Skyscapes in action with some style variations:
A little bit of info about the new sneaks:
-They were designed with the 23 hours hours in mind that you don’t spend working out: to and from the gym, running errands, hanging out, etc.
-They were designed to feel “so comfortable you forget you have them on,” which is easy to do since they’re so lightweight. Skyscapes are an awesome traveling shoe because they’re so light. At only five ounces, you can toss them in your suitcase without having to worry about extra weight or bulk.
-The upper portion is made out of a soft two-way stretch material (similar to bra material) with cloud-like pillows on the sole. They machine wash beautifully, and the seamless style keeps them from irritating or digging into your foot. (Tip: if you’re going to wash these in the machine, make sure to take the insole and laces out before hand. You can wash the insole separately, and then let the parts air dry before reassembling them.) I’ve washed mine twice already
-The Skyspring technology helps to support the foot and provide all-day comfort. We walked around NYC for a few hours after the event, and I was so glad I was wearing these shoes. Very comfortable the entire time.
To celebrate the launch of the Skyscape, how ’bout a little giveaway? This portion of the post is sponsored by Caroline, as she wanted to share the Skyscape love with a lucky reader.
Leave a comment with the color Skyscapes you would like, or how you’d wear them! I’ll pick a winner TONIGHT (3/13) at midnight and announce in tomorrow’s Friday Faves post.
*** This giveaway has ended! Please stay tuned for more fun giveaways soon <3
xoxo
Gina
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I would love the pink ones!! I need new sneaks so bad! I bought a pair 2 weeks ago and the sole became unglued! Needless to say they were returned. Having these sneakers would be awesome! Also Miranda Kerr sounds amazing!
I would love the gray ones! I am a personal trainer in NZ currently but I have almost run down my cross trainer shoes. I haven’t tried a feather light shoe and would love to be able to teach and go out in them afterwards.
I’d love to rock the pink ones! Perfect to wear this spring and summer, instead of my uggs and snow boots i’ve worn this whole winter! 😀
Loving the Purple Vibe pair. And I would wear these when the nice weather finally comes (to will happen eventually right?) and I actually get to go to the park to walk.
I’d pick the grey ones…they’re so cute!
Love these! I’d especially love the pink, although the lavender is also beautiful. I think these would make great shoes for work since I am on my feet all day in a hospital but also like to get in a workout on my lunch break.
I’m torn between the pink and purple. I think purple would win.
Gotta go pink! From the daycare walk, to the walk to work, then at work, running to gym at lunch, finally to the walk with the bubbas home. I find wearing my usual gym shoes makes my feet hot and confined, when I end up wearing them too long. but I need to as I am always ‘kinda’ exercising with these kiddies around!
PINK! The cutest 😀
Pink!! I love those tips, btw. I’ll have to remember them, especially when I’m groaning over a workout. 🙂
Great 🙂 the yellow and orange ones World fit perfectly to my workout cloth!
UPS sorry got confused with the colours in the first picture… Pink is great!
Purple camo!! I’m so excited about these shoes. I want to try them for barefoot/minimalist running. Do you thnk they would work? I usually wear converse even for long distances.
The camo ones are adorable!
Black ! So I can wear them to work and on my lunch run to the gym for a quick power walk !!
I would rock those camo ones!!! Such a great opportunity you had, and well deserved!!!
Love the grey. It is a little different than anything I have, and it would match everything.
Thanks, Caroline. I love that picture of you!
I kind of like the black.
I think I’m too late but I love the gray!!!!
I like the black and pink ones!
I would wear the flat grey / chalk ones! While they don’t really pop like the other colors, they would go with almost everything in my closet!
I’d love a pair of the black sneaks! These look so cute and comfy.
They’d be perfect to wear to work with my scrubs! I’m a dietitian at a hospital 🙂
love the pink fusion ones. so cute!!
I’d pick the black or grey ones and use them for travel.
I love the pink ones! So fun and girly!
I’d love to wear them for to and from work or airplane travel – especially for my vacation next week 🙂
I love them in pink!! Such a fun color
I would choose them in gray. I could see myself wearing these all the time!
I would probably pick the grey ones – they’re so versatile and would match with everything! They sound like the perfect shoe to save my feet after a day wearing heels to work 🙂
I would choose the grey pair, they are so cute and would match most of my workout gear!
I would love the black ones! I’d wear them for working out and running errands!!
I’m torn between the black/victory pink and the pink fusion. Both look so fun and super comfy!!
These look great! I would pick grey. I’m a teacher and I would love to wear these to school!
So hard to choose! I really love them all but need a fun pair for spring so I’ll go with purple. Thanks for offering this giveaway Gina!
I love those purple vibe ones! Such a fun, springy color!
I love the grey skyscapes! They would really go so well with a lot of casual spring outfits. The event look super cool, too. Gotta love the #cloudpants
I love the grey skyscapes! They would really go so well with a lot of casual spring outfits. The event look super cool, too. Gotta love the #cloudpants
It looks awesome! I love NYC!!
Love the grey ones!! Super cute and neutral enough to wear with anything!!
Love the lighter pink ones. Going to Hawaii in April and these would be a “kick” to wear.
I would definitely pick the hot pink ones. A girl can never have too many pink shoes.
I like the purple and the gray ones. I think they both would be cute to wear with leggings or a casual dress and jacket.
I think I’d go with the Purple Vibe ones. I don’t have anything that color and it would be great for spring!
I would really like the purple vibe ones! So cute!
I LOVE the hot pink ones!!! I would wear them all summer!!
I think the lavender ones are too cute!
That looks like so much fun!!! I love, love, love the purple color shoe!
They’re all so cute! I would totally rock the purple (or pink, or grey … ) while chasing my little one all the live long day 🙂
For sure purple! I’ve moved from pink to purple and seem to be drawn to purple in all my fitness and non-fitness clothing choices for a while now.
I’d love these because I’m working from home now and it is LOTS of sitting if I don’t purposely do something about that. So I’ve set a timer for 45 minutes and every time it goes off I jump in to something active for 10 minutes (unless I’m on a conf call or something.)
My current list includes: around the block with the pup, rebounder, yoga, small segments of various Chalene dvds, small segments of dance dvd’s including Solibeat (of course) and LaBlast (getting ready for DWTS to start) or a Turbulence Training workout. As it warms up, more outside choices will be added. These shoes would be PERFECT for my Work – Boost – Work plan!!