Review on Reebok Collegiate Brush Ultra DMXMAX by George Evans

Firstly I think this is a decent shoe and a lot depends on your expectations. The most important consideration is that it is a structurally strong sole that will not flex with your foot like a New Balance or Soft Sole skater, nor will it wear out as quickly. Because of this characteristic, this shoe makes noise on my hardwood and ceramic floors and on outdoor paved paths. The orthopedic value is that the support for the inside of this shoe also comes from the sole - the memory foam is for cushioning, it's not orthopedic. The sole and heel (see below) allow for a slight pronation. (I found it acceptable, even comfortable.) The heel design is more like a running shoe than a hiking shoe — it's rounded — but quickly stabilizes and settles down depending on where your foot naturally wants to go. I use heel lacing that securely locks and holds the foot in place without shifting. The fit is true to size, but it's narrow in width and there's no room at the top for an orthotic. While I find them a bit grippy in my standard D width, they do stabilize the foot overall. Aside from the shoe's stiffness (and consequent loudness on hard floors), I can understand why many reviewers consider these sneakers to be suitable for everyday use. I found their design to be different from my usual new balance shoes and I can appreciate what the designers at Reebok have come up with in this shoe.