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Reebok Introduces Space Boots
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Developed in partnership with David Clark Company, the Floatride Space Boot SB-01 has been exclusively designed to accompany the final space suit that will shuttle astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
Writer: Carly Terwilliger

Reebok is taking its Floadride Foam technology to infinity and beyond by lending it to the construction of a lightweight space boot.

The Reebok Floatride Space Boot SB-01 is currently being tested by astronauts. Developed in partnership with David Clark Company, the space boot provides lightweight protection and support while optimizing comfort and performance. The boot has been exclusively designed to accompany the final space suit which will shuttle astronauts to and from the International Space Station in Boeing’s new vessel, the CST-100 Starliner.

“Weight is a huge factor in space travel with just a single pound having big financial implications. Traditional space boots were made of rigid leather with firm soles and were not integrated into the actual space suit,” said Matt Montross, from Reebok Innovation. “Reebok Floatride Foam introduced three revolutionary elements to the space boot; it decreased the overall weight significantly, it brought the added comfort in a space boot and support that you would expect in a running shoe and it delivered a new level of sleekness and style.”

Sports brand Reebok has released a space boot designed specifically for astronauts taking part in an upcoming voyage to the International Space Station.

The Floatride Space Boot SB-01 has been developed in collaboration with aerospace equipment experts David Clark Company, which is also producing the spacesuits for the mission.

According to Reebok, the shoe marks the first design change to astronauts’ footwear in over 50 years.

The zip-up shell of the boot is made from a fire-resistant polymer named Nomex. Inside, a stretchy, adaptable mesh allows the astronaut a full range of movement while keeping the shoe securely on their foot in a weightless atmosphere.

Rebook has also implemented its proprietary Floatride foam into the space boot, giving lightweight cushioning to the sole.

“Weight is a huge factor in space travel with just a single pound having big financial implications,” said Matt Montross, from Reebok Innovation. “Traditional space boots were made of rigid leather with firm soles and were not integrated into the actual space suit.”
“Reebok Floatride Foam introduced three revolutionary elements to the space boot,” he continued. “It decreased the overall weight significantly, it brought the added comfort in a space boot and support that you would expect in a running shoe and it delivered a new level of sleekness and style.”