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Downtown’s Top Fitness Sneakers For 2020

“New Year, New Me,” says almost every single individual the night before the ball drops at Time Square.

The majority of folks base their New Year resolutions on working out, weight loss, and clean eating. Fulfilling some of these fitness goals can be a hassle at times, especially if you don’t have the right gear to make it happen. In terms of gear, sneakers are fundamental for performance as well as for your athleisure glam.

With this in mind, Downtown has rounded up the top ten kicks that’ll give you that motivation and swag to get sweating. Most importantly, they are all unisex!

APL TechLoom Phantom Sneaker

Hit the treadmill or waterfront evening jogs with The APL TechLoom Phantom running shoe. This shoe is one of the company’s top sellers as it intertwines innovation and style. The sneaker’s patented upper features a conspicuously yet special sophisticated grid pattern created to move with your feet while it fits you like a sock. The 4-way stretch upper is designed to keep your feet feeling great, meanwhile, the 3D grid pattern provides you all-around support. The neoprene tongue with integrated collar presents you with a noteworthy fit as well as an all-day relaxation for your feet in a sexy low-cut silhouette.

Downtown's Top Ten Sneakers For Fitnessing in 2020
APL TechLoom Phantom Sneaker

Nike React Metcons

If you’re a big-time CrossFitter, then the Nike React Metcon is the right guy for you. These sneakers grasp the stability and traction from the training original Metcon and associate it with Nike’s most complacent cushioning. These sneakers will allow you to dive into your CrossFit-style workouts with an agile yet bearable upper and durable grip to keep your feet going!

Downtown's Top Ten Sneakers For Fitnessing in 2020
Nike React Metcons

 

Brooks Running Ghost 12 Sneakers

These are not your typical running sneakers! The Brooks Running Ghost 12 sneakers have so many great benefits. The sneakers will provide you with a balanced yet soft cushioning that gives the perfect softness under the foot without losing responsiveness and durability, which feels softer than you can imagine. Your feet will also experience the ultimate run as the Segmented Crash Pad, a system of shock absorbers included in the sneakers, cushions every single step along with stride for easy-going heel-to-toe transitions.

Downtown's Top Ten Sneakers For Fitnessing in 2020

Brooks Running Ghost 12 Sneakers

 

Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang Wangbody Run Shoes

Hit your treadmill workouts with these chic Adidas Originals by Alexander Wang. The Alexander Wang Wangbody Run Shoes embrace a wistful workout aesthetic containing performance-inspired garments that can be worn anywhere. They will serve you appropriately when doing a treadmill interval workout as the boost in the midsole features a very comfortable cushioning.

Downtown's Top Ten Sneakers For Fitnessing in 2020
Adidas Originals by AW Wangbody Run Shoes

Under Armour TriBase Reign 2

Attend your boot camp class with these Under Armour TriBase Reign 2 sneakers. These sneakers maximize ground control with the Under Armour TriBase and also have a bigger heel that’ll provide you with a low stable base containing a lot of natural foot flexibility. The engineered zonal flex and traction in the forefoot will permit you to obtain much more mobility during small runs along with an additional grip while performing planks or sled pushes.

Downtown's Top Ten Sneakers For Fitnessing in 2020
Under Armour TriBase Reign 2

Reebok Speed TR Flexweave

The Reebok Speed TR Flexweave is fantastic to transition into different movements when working out. You can be running around the block and then jumping into a dumbbell circuit once you are done running and your feet won’t feel a thing! The durable synthetic outsole with Metasplit indents that flex to associate with your feet’s natural movement.

Downtown's Top Ten Sneakers For Fitnessing in 2020
Reebok Speed TR Flexweave

Adidas Alpha Bounce Trainer

Hop into your next cardio kickboxing class when wearing these cooperative cross-training shoes. The sneaker’s flexible Alphabounce midsole provides your feet with that soothing cushion for every single kick or stride you do. The fused mesh upper acclimates to your foot’s shape in order to receive that personalized sock-like feel. The adaptive outsole presents physical resistance on any surface.

Downtown's Top Ten Sneakers For Fitnessing in 2020
Adidas Alpha Bounce Trainer

Altra HIIT XT 2 Cross-Training Shoes

Your next boot camp or HIIT class is going to be a breeze on your feet. These kicks were created to improve your natural foot positioning and toe splay, even though they are also building up comfortability and stability. Not to mention that the updated lacing system and 6mm removable PowerSole™ insoles give additional stability when performing lateral movements as well as in a lifting session. Most importantly, the stick rubber outsole grips any type of court, gym floor, or surface, which means you won’t slip!

Downtown's Top Ten Sneakers For Fitnessing in 2020
Altra HIIT XT 2 Cross-Training Shoes

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Banner Year in Lower Manhattan Leasing

Lower Manhattan captured over 5.5 million square feet of new commercial leasing activity in 2018 with a surge of activity in the fourth quarter that made it the best year for leasing since 2014, according to the Alliance for Downtown New York’s Lower Manhattan Real Estate Year In Review.  

J. Crew inked the largest relocation deal of 2018 with its commitment to Brookfield Place and, along with McKinsey & Company, led the pack of 26 new Lower Manhattan tenants relocating to Lower Manhattan and taking  25,000+ sq. ft. of space. These tenants represented eight industries and showed a dramatic diversification over the previous year where large relocations were dominated by three industries (see illustration). The diversification of Lower Manhattan’s largest tenants has been a growing trend and closely mirrors the overall market transformation. 

“It was an incredible year in Lower Manhattan,” said Downtown Alliance President Jessica Lappin. “We saw a number of new high profile companies like McKinsey, Casper, and Nike choosing to relocate to Lower Manhattan and many more current tenants like Omnicom and BMI choosing to stay. It’s clear that this neighborhood has arrived as a place where companies across all industries want to be located.”

While the opening of 3 World Trade Center introduced significant availability to the Lower Manhattan market in 2018, the neighborhood continued to see high demand – resulting in the largest quarterly drop in the vacancy rate since the second quarter of 2014 as the market tightened to 10.8 percent at year’s end.

Retail in Lower Manhattan also continued to grow in 2018 with a total of 95 new stores and restaurants.  Nearly 60 full-service dining restaurants, casual eateries and nightlife spots across a variety of cuisines and price points opened this year, including Sola Lab, Brooklyn Chop House, and Don Wagyu.  Lower Manhattan also welcomed new and unique hotel brands to the market, including two concepts that are entirely new to New York City. The neighborhood’s inventory is now home to 7,700 rooms, representing an incredible breadth of options for both the business and leisure traveler.

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The Lyst Index Shows High Fashion Sneakers and Designer Collaborations are Here to Stay

Global fashion search platform Lyst just released their findings from Q4 2018 which rank the hottest brands and products of the moment. To compile the results, Lyst analyzes the online shopping behavior of more than five million shoppers a month searching, browsing, and buying fashion across 12,000 designers and stores online. They also factor in social media metrics and brand mentions. Be sure to check out the full report for even more stats on your fashion favorites, and let us know if you snagged any of the most coveted brands or products!

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“Nike SB: The Dunk Book” Depicts a Fascinating History of Artful Footwear

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“Nike SB: The Dunk Book” Published by Rizzoli, October 2018.

Nike SB: The Dunk Book (Rizzoli, Oct 2018), catalogs the fascinating history of how Nike SB’s iconic styles came about and the surprising effect they have had on skate and youth culture, then and now.

When the Nike Dunk first appeared in 2002, the design was tailored to the basketball court and legions of fans took notice. It took just a few sneaker obsessed followers—often referred to as sneakerheads—and a group of skateboarders to completely flip the Dunk into a skateboarder’s ideal shoe for both performance and style. Nike, in good form, went with the flow and the SB Dunk was born.

When skateboarding first caught on in California in the 1950s, it was egged on by surfers trying to bring the waves to the streets. Rises and peaks in popularity followed until a few diehard fans across the country turned it into more of an underground, counterculture movement that continued through the 90s. Skaters, with their cool streetwear, lack of adherence to convention, and total dedication to the sport soon translated into Nike tapping some of the big names in skateboarding to design shoes. From Danny Supasirirat “Supa” to Paul Rodriguez and Todd Bratrud, so many of the most well-known skaters today have designed historic Nike SB shoes. Styles such as the Pigeon Dunks, De La Soul Highs, U.N.K.L.E.s, and the Supreme Dunk SBs have forever eliminated the gap between art and sneakers while also bringing validity to a sport that literally started on the street.

“Nike SB: The Dunk Book.”

In Nike SB, uplifting anecdotes from skaters such as Reese Forbes, Daniel Shimizu, Richard Mulder, and Eric Koston, paint a picture of how each became acquainted with certain designs and how these shoes came to stand for so much more than footwear. In the book, there is even a supremely touching tale of how Nike honored the late and much-loved skater Lewis Marnell with a pair of sneakers.

Nike SB Dunk has given skaters, artists, musicians, and even collectors a way to express themselves through one-of-a-kind designs that often have hidden references, relate to the happenings of the time, and are constantly improved upon.

The shoes even spawned debate between the ride/collect crowd that continues today. When Futura was offered to chance to design a very limited-edition shoe for his store in Japan, the skater referenced this argument by designing a shoe called FLOM. And acronym, “For Love or Money,” the name was a subtle jab at the collect crowd. Regardless of which category one falls into, the historical and photographic archive captured by Nike SB renders the book a definite collectable. (For a video montage of some of the designs, see below!)

 

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Trend Report Tuesday: 5 Valentine’s Day Outfits

Happy Tuesday! For this trend report, we made it a Valentine’s Day edition since the biggest day of the year for couples is just about here!

Couples can do a variety of things on Valentine’s Day, and since it’s the biggest date night of the year we know you’ll want to look the part. Whether you go to a movie, a fancy dinner or even spend the entire day together, we want you to look absolutely fabulous and as confident as ever.

If you haven’t already, make your Valentine’s Day plans and find an outfit that will make your date speechless.atThese are the five outfits we came up with that we’re sure would be perfect for your date!

Happy almost Valentine’s Day!

 

A Classic Dinner and A Movie Date

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Sweater – H&M, Boots – Nasty Gal, Pants – H&M, Hoops – Stella & Dot, Rings – Forever 21, Watch – Nordstrom Rack, Tote – Nordstrom

 

An Active/Outdoors-y Date

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Fitbit – Nordstrom, Hat – Nordstrom, Long Sleeve – Nordstrom, Vest – Nordstrom, Leggings – Nordstrom, Water Bottle – Saks Fifth Avenue, Backpack – Nike, Shoes – Kohl’s

 

Fancy Date Night

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Earrings – Stella & Dot, Lipstick – Saks Fifth Avenue, Dress – Nordstrom, Purse – Kohl’s, Shoes – Macy’s, Phone Case – Macy’s

 

A Casual Day Date

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Earrings – Nordstrom Rack, Shirt – Gap, Shoes – Nordstrom, Denim Jacket – H&M, Purse – Nordstrom Rack, Scarf – Nordstrom, Leggings – H&M, Watch – Karen Millen

 

“He Won’t Tell You Where He’s Taking You” Date

Photo courtesy of Polyvore

Earrings – Stella & Dot, Rings – Charlotte Russe, Purse – Nordstrom, Lipstick – Sephora, Dress – Nordstrom, Shoes – Nordstrom

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Fitness Friday: Top Women’s Running Shoes

There’s no doubt that Downtown Magazine loves staying active; however, a big part of maintaining active is feeling comfortable in your own shoes. Finding the right shoes can take a long time, but there is that perfect pair for each person.

Whether you are training for the TCS New York Marathon coming up or run as your workout activity, finding the right shoes is crucial and can help your performance significantly. Many injuries and pains can be from improper footwear. Comfort comes because appearance, but in some brands, you can get the best of both worlds.

Although many of the better brands offer running shoes that fit a specific foot or alter to a specific activity, here are Downtown’s top brands for running shoes for the basic runner.

Brooks

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17 Women’s Running Shoes

Price: $120.00

This shoe is a go-to fan favorite plush cushioning, stability, and fit ensuring a smooth sailing run. It has recently been updated and is softer underfoot and retains a secure, perpetual fit. It is Brook’s #1-selling running shoe and suitable for all levels of women runners, also offered in many different colors.

Rykä

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Rykä Ultimate Running Shoe White/Summer

Price: $59.99

With Rykä running shoes, you are able to perform your best through a breathable mesh and leather upper in a fitness running shoe style. The Ultimate running shoe has soft lining, cushioning insole, precise-return footbed, and a lightweight molded EVA midsole with TPU midfoot shank and dual density heel crash pad with a rubber outsole. It is rated over a 4.5 out of a 5 on its overall rating and is recommended all around.

Nike

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Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

Price: $110.00

Offered in multiple colors, this running shoe is a popular choice and is Nike’s most popular running shoe. This Nike shoe is the perfect fit for anybody ready to run fast. It features updated Flymesh fabric for exceptional breathability and lightweight, responsive cushioning that keeps you comfortable for miles. The best way to explain these kick: versatile and fast.

Saucony

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Women’s Omni 16

Price: $130.00

Offered in coral and blue, the Omni 16 offers a dynamic fit, comfort in the underfoot, refined outsole design, and delivers the ideal experience for runners who want great support and an amazing ride. It’s support frame offers a lockdown fit with a lightweight feeling.

Mizuno 

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Women’s Wave Catalyst 2

Price: $110.00

Mizuno’s Wave Catalyst 2 is the next wave of fast. It is a responsive performance trainer built shoe for the runner in need of a little guidance. It’s improved midsole allows durable responsiveness and an upper that moves with the foot. It gives every run potential for out of this world speed. This shoe has breathability, flexibility, structural guidance, and shock absorption.

New Balance

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Vazee Breathe V2

Price: $94.99

New Balance’s Vazee Breathe V2 was inspired by the hottest deserts and the toughest heat. It is offered in a variety of colors. It delivers the breathability and innovative heat reflective technology for superior comfort. The mesh ensures breathability through a fresh airflow to keep you cool and has rebound-enhancing foam to help put a spring in your run while feeling lightweight on your foot, making it the best run yet.

Asics

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GEL-Quantum 180 2

Price: $130.00

These kicks are presented in 7 different colors, but all in all, the shoe is made for under, neutral pronation runners. This refers to the way your foot rolls inward for impact distribution upon landing, which is essential to understand so you are being safe while being active. Along with that, it brings a smooth and more balanced stride with placement of the GEL Cushioning System to diminish shock. Through welded mesh panels, it brings breathability and an overall great fit.

A runner’s world has so much potential, but only if you have the correct shoe.