Reebok Freestyle

Reebok Freestyle
Product typeSneakers
OwnerReebok
Introduced1982; 42 years ago (1982)
Related brandsReebok Classics
MarketsWorldwide
Websitereebok.com/freestyle

Reebok Freestyle is an athletic shoe introduced in 1982 by Reebok. The Freestyle was the first sneaker designed (by Angel Martinez[1]) and marketed for women.[2][3][4] It helped Reebok into the mainstream athletic wear market and fashion scene along with becoming one of the most popular athletic shoes of all time.[5] In 1984, the shoe accounted for more than half of Reebok sales.[6] The Reebok Freestyle was popular during the 1980s aerobics craze[7][8] and is still in production and remodeled through various collections and style variations.

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  2. ^ Hal Rubenstein (September 7, 1986). "Kicking Up Your Heels Never So Stylish As Now". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on December 7, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
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  4. ^ "EasyTone Freestyle HI – In shape in style with a special edition sneakers". 2 Luxury 2. March 10, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
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  6. ^ "Reebok Freestyle - Museum Recap". Sneaker Freaker. December 31, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  7. ^ Matthew Karnitschnig; Stephanie Kang (August 4, 2005). "For Adidas, Reebok Deal Caps Push to Broaden Urban Appeal". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  8. ^ Patrick Johnson (May 31, 2014). "Reebok Freestyle Hi "Exotics" - Black - Metallic Silver". Sneaker News. Retrieved November 30, 2014.