Reebok Skyscape Review

Hey guys! I had this great opportunity to test out some new shoes you may have heard about (Miranda Kerr commercial, anyone?), the Reebok Skyscape. It was perfect timing, since I had been looking for casual shoes that are comfortable and was going out of town to play spectator at a marathon Alex ran. That meant I would be on my feet for around three hours. I was intrigued by the selling points of the shoe:

Reebok Skyscape is considered to be an everyday shoe perfect for active and casual occasions, featuring 360 degrees of foam comfort packed into a stylish silhouette that can be paired with a variety of outfits.

The Skyscape upper is crafted using the same manufacturing techniques and processes as molded foam bras, but with materials optimized for the stresses and strains placed on the feet. The material is a seamless, 2-way stretch to comfortably envelop the foot, while allowing for natural foot movement and breathability. The sole resembles cloud-like pillows for cushioning, comfort, and flexibility. The Skyscape comes in a broad range of colors.

It definitely sounds like a great shoe! Of course, I’m ever the skeptic, and nothing compares to user experience.

I ordered my shoes, size 9, from Kohl’s (currently on sale for $60!) and eagerly waited for them to arrive. Upon opening the box, I was a blown away by how pink they were, even though I knew based on pictures that these shoes would be bright. To me, the color isn’t obnoxious, though, and it adds a burst of color to my otherwise monotone wardrobe. Another selling point of these shoes is that they can be easily washed in the washing machine, so I’m not too concerned about stains. In fact, because I’m me, I got a stain on them, which I just scrubbed out with soap and a washcloth. At some point, I’ll try washing them and see what happens.

Weighing in at just five ounces, these shoes are very lightweight, making them easy to pack or just to walk around in all day. Being so light, I wondered if it would really provide enough support to back up their claims.

Immediately after slipping them on, I was blown away by the cushioning. I was making dinner at the time and didn’t want to take them off. Unfortunately, I can no longer wear them as house slippers since I’ve worn them outside, so perhaps I need to channel my inner Mr. Rogers and buy a pair for indoor use.

I haven’t really had the opportunity to style them with any fun outfits yet, but the bright pink did give my spectating outfit a little more pop.

Pretty basic outfit.

I didn’t wear any socks, yet I didn’t notice my feet becoming sweaty or stinky at all. There was minimal discomfort with the tongue of the shoe sliding to the side and rubbing the top of my foot, but after adjusting it was fine. As for the shoe itself, it fit really well, and very glove-like. After walking and being on my feet for a couple hours, my feet and legs did not feel nearly as sore the next day compared to when I wore other shoes that were not as cushioned. I’m also pleased to report that these did not scrape the back of my heel.

From a purely vanity point of view, I am happy with how these look for a casual sneaker. Because I absolutely do not wear athletic sneakers with jeans, I tend to stick with flats, loafers, or casual sneakers that don’t look clunky. I’m very happy with how these look with jeans.

So, if you’re in the market for a similar style of shoe, go and try these on, at the very least.

(I also shared a review on Kohls.com)