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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Love the black w/ pink sole!
I like the grey! They look perfect for work! I truck through neighborhoods making home visits to the families I work with!
Blueish/Purple ones are so cute!
I love the pink fusion shoes! They are perfect!
I love the grey and the blueish/purple! I was just thinking I need some around town shoes for the spring/summer. Living in Boston there’s a TON of walking and I like to be cute. I spent a lot of time in my 20s ruining my feet with poor shoes!
love the grey ones, i’d like to wear them running errands
I love the black with bright pink laces/soles! As a teacher I’m on my feet all day with my littles, so these would be perfect for casual Fridays to give my feet a break!
I love them in Pink! I would wear them for errands and evening walks around our neighborhood.
I love wearing neutrals (grays and blacks) and would love the purple vibe skyscapes to brighten up my outfit for walking to and from class in the spring!
First of all you make those pants look so good. I would not be able to pull them off so kudos to you! The grey is such a great neutral. I could totally see myself wearing it on casual weekends with my kids.
I’m totally looking for a comfy shoe to wear while walking around Disney World on a family vacation in a couple of months….these would be perfect!
These shoes in grey would be perfect for my honeymoon in Europe! Walking cobblestone streets all day long requires some comfy shoes.
The black ones!! I love the pop of pink in them!!
Love the grey!!
Living in NYC, I would be excited to have a fun pair of sneaks to wear to and from work. Everyone knows walking in heels around here isn’t ideal! Glad you are having a great time in the city!
I can’t decide right now. I wear a lot of black so i was thinking that I would love the black/pink combo, but I’m really digging the gray as well. And of course, I love my current pink shoes so I wouldn’t kick those off my feet either (sigh).
I would wear them out and about and such.
Hot pink! I’d wear them straight from my total body conditioning class to the farmers market!
I love the pink ones! I would wear them for work outs and errands. I have been looking for something like this!!
I would totally choose purple — my favorite color! And, I’d wear them everywhere!
I love the blue ones!
I can’t decide! I love both the purple and the gray!
The purple for sure! These shoes sound awesome. I would love them for short walks with the dogs!
I think the purple Skyscapes are really sleek! I would love a pair of those!
I thnk I’d like grey so that they go with most things….I love being comfortable when doing errands!
I am loving the purple! Too cute!
Pink! Love the pink
I would love either the grey or purple. Two colors I don’t have in my shoe collection!!
Love the gray Skyscapes! I could wear them with anything! The pink ones are a close second 🙂
Love the purple!!!
I love the black and pink ones! I work in a local coffee shop and these would be perfect for on the job!
What an awesome trip and great experience.
I’d pick the Black/Victory Pink and use the shoes to protect my feet from the Seattle rain. Moving to Seattle from Tucson so need to add shoes to my wardrobe that are NOT sandals 🙂
I’d love a grey pair! Great for chasing a baby!
Oh how I LOVE the purple ones! What a fun shoe!! They are awesome. I also LOVE your rainbow leggings. Amazing!
It would be tough to decide between the purple and pink – but because I already have pink shoes – Purple!
I’m in love with the Flat Grey/Chalk Reebok Skyscape!! As a non-traditional student, I’m always looking for a way to transition from college student to wife out shopping and I think the Skyscape is an awesome way to transition 🙂
I love the Black/Victory Pink. These would rock with shorts, jeans, workout tights, etc. I love the pink sole the most!
Pink or grey! We’re doing two weeks in Europe this summer and these would be perfect for all that walking!
I love, love, LOVE the Pink Fusion ones. Since purple’s basically my go-to color (I’m so purple-crazy, I sometimes look like a child in a matchy-matchy outfit. embarrassing.), I kind of love the Purple Vibe ones as well! I’m a student, so I spend a lot of time walking to and from classes, as well as heading to the park with my pup on the weekends. These shoes would be perfect for that.
Pink!! These would go well with my jeans and tshirts. Cute and casual for daytime.
I love the grey ones, but the pink is so pretty! I’d have to wear these for a week or so in different workouts to see where they’d fit best with my routine, but I ALWAYS need new workout shoes – mine take quite a beating!
I would LOVE to rock some purple skyscapes around my college campus with some crop pants as the weather gets warmer!!!
Pink would be so fun!
I think id pick the pink pair and wear them around while doing errands and shopping 🙂 so cute and lightweight for spring!
I love the grey! But I also love the Black with the Pink detail. So cute! These would be great for casual days with jeans and a comfy T or a hoody!
I love the gray! Looks like the perfect do everything shoe for walking, travelling, and chasing my three wee ones.
LOVE the gray. These would be perfect for running errands on the weekends or going to watch my husband coach!
I love the gray! They look so comfortable, I’d wear them everywhere.
I love the pink skyscapes, but I’d probably buy the black for myself. They would be perfect to wear with almost any outfit!
I’d definitely rock the pink ones! These would be awesome for me to wear to work- athletic, stylish AND functional!
I love classic colors mixed with brights. Love the black ones with bright pink soles. SO cute and fun.