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CounterKicks Interview: Luis Navarro – New Balance Lifestyle Product Manager

Category : New Balance

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In our latest exclusive interview, Counter Kicks talks with Luis Navarro, Product Manager for Men’s Lifestyle at New Balance. Luis reveals how the well-known 574 shoe was created from scraps, explains what the 574 means to New Balance, tells us why ‘Grey is beautiful’, explains why the conservative-looking 990 series maintains its appeal in a market of busy designs, and discusses why New Balance’s U.S. factories are so important to the company and its workers. Continue reading for the in-depth scoop…

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EXCLUSIVE LOOK: Reebok’s ERS & Hexalite Technology Systems

Category : Reebok

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Continuing our week-long Reebok coverage, today we bring you the stories behind The Pump’s two iconic cushioning systems: ERS (Energy Return System) and Hexalite. In our latest exclusive, Reebok Pump creator Paul Litchfield reveals to Counter Kicks how these technologies were developed and how they work. Continue reading for an inside look at Reebok’s cushioning systems