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Reebok GL 1600
Earthy brown tones, light grey panels, and a silhouette that harks back to the time when running sneakers first hit the streets. This is exactly what the men's sneakers from Reebok GL 1600 are all about. The combination of Dark Cocoa, New Grey 2, and Light Cocoa feels calm and sophisticated. You can pair them with straight jeans, wide trousers, or joggers, and you'll always look put together. If you love retro running style but bright colors aren’t your thing, you’ll appreciate this model.
The upper combines three materials, each serving its purpose. The textile parts allow air to reach your foot, the leather adds durability, and the soft suede gives it a velvety texture that changes slightly with every glance. The low cut leaves your ankle free, while the rubber outsole provides grip on wet sidewalks and cobblestones. Reflective elements make you visible when you’re heading home after dark. This model draws from the brand's running heritage but shines brightest in the city, where you can wear it all day at work, over coffee, or on the go. Reebok was founded in 1958 in Bolton, England, and has long connected sports tradition with casual fashion, which is evident in retro sneakers like this one.
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J.W. Foster, the founder of Reebok, created the first studded running shoe (the predecessor of today's trainers) in 1895. Reebok shoes did not begin to be produced under their current name until many decades later, in 1958. The company's name was given by two of Foster's grandsons who found the word in an old Afrikaans dictionary. Its meaning was the naming of a species of antelope, symbolizing the speed and grace that a man running in a Reebok represents.
Reebok footwear gained its fame especially in the 1980s when aerobics was experiencing a huge boom. Women's Reebok shoes went on a tear back then, which helped all the other industries that Reebok was involved in. In the mid-1980s, the originally English company greatly expanded its sphere of influence overseas, and Reebok sneakers began to become a global phenomenon.
Retro models and combat sports
Despite the public's initial scepticism, Reebok shoes now play a strong role in streetwearculture outside of sport . The idea of resurrecting several retro models has contributed to this. These include the Reebok Daytona, Instapump Fury or Reebok Aztrek sneakers, which perfectly captured the retro trend of recent years. Reebok is now a subsidiary of German giant adidas, among others, and its current policy is to support sporting events around the world. Some of the most famous ones include the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). It is therefore no surprise that Conor McGregor has become the main face of the new Reebok Zig Kinetica.
But besides sneakers, you'll also findReeboksportswear and casual wear at Footshop. There are T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and slippers, so you can put together an entire outfit in either men's or women's versions. So explore our range and get the quality that's been proven for centuries.
