Our verdict

The Classic Leather is easily among the most recognizable from the cinzento reebok sneaker lineup. More than 30 years after it jumped into the footwear scene, the legacy of this heritage-running sneaker lives on in this incredibly comfy and stylish kick. With its affordable price and excellent cushioning, this iconic shoe is as easy on the foot as it is on the wallet.

zapatillas de running cinzento reebok ritmo medio minimalistas 10k Pros

  • Mighty plush
  • Great investment
  • Reebok One Series Running Reflect
  • Supportive
  • Aesthetically well-rounded
  • Enduring
  • Affordable

zapatillas de running cinzento reebok ritmo medio minimalistas 10k Cons

  • Downgraded upper
  • Dirt-magnet

Audience verdict

91
Great!

Who should buy

We recommend the cinzento reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige to: 

  • Reebok x Victoria Beckham logo-print T-shirt
  • Fashion-minded individuals looking for a sneaker that's as easy on the eyes as it is on the foot
  • Anyone in the market for a casual shoe for walks around that's neutral enough to go with most outfits 

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Who should NOT buy

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The Classic Leather's durability didn't impress us during testing. For a kick with a tougher shell, opt for the Samba OG instead.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

Using our caliper, we measured the Classic Leather's stack to be 35.7 mm thick at the heel.

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This is higher than our current lab average and provided us with good impact dampening for mischievous landings in this shoe. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Heel stack
Test results
Classic Leather 35.7 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
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16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

The Classic Leather's stack is also a little higher than average at the forefoot, measuring 22.1 mm thick at the forefoot. This also gives us a good amount of foam underfoot while still allowing for an intuitive sense of the ground below for added stability. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Forefoot stack
Test results
Classic Leather 22.1 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
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9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

The difference in these stack measurements leaves the Classic Leather with a slightly steeper-than-average heel drop of 13.6 mm. This still feels rather natural and provides us with a good mix of an elevated heel and a natural sense of the ground below. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Drop
Test results
Classic Leather 13.6 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
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3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

zapatillas de running cinzento reebok ritmo medio minimalistas 10k | GH8228 softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Pressing our durometer against the Classic Leather's GH8228 gives us a firmer-than-average reading of 35.1 HA. 

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This is quite firm and, while it does offer adequate impact protection, doesn't feel very well-cushioned underfoot. For a sneaker with a decidedly plush ride, we recommend looking into the New Balance 9060 instead. 

Test results
Classic Leather 35.1 HA
Average 29.0 HA
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15.0 HA
GH8228 softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

The Classic Leather's insole isn't quite as thick as our current lab average at only 4.4 mm thick, though still provided us with a padded enough surface within the shoe to keep our feet feeling comfy and supported. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Insole thickness
Test results
Classic Leather 4.4 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
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3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige is true to size (380 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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The cinzento reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige looks snugger towards the toes and this is exactly what our lab measurements showed as well.

Having retrieved a mold of the shoe's interiors using gel, we measured the widest part of its toebox at 92.3 mm. While this is on par with the average of D medium sneakers, it gets notably narrower towards the front.

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige zapatillas de running cinzento reebok blancas
Test results
Classic Leather 92.3 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
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85.4 mm
zapatillas de running cinzento reebok blancas
96.8 mm

Синие женские кофты cinzento reebok

Our caliper recorded a significantly narrower reading of 63.9 mm near the big toe. This limites the shoe's target audience to people with slimmer feet. Folks with wide feet and bunions should stay away from this cinzento reebok silhouette.

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Синие женские кофты cinzento reebok
Test results
Classic Leather 63.9 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
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63.9 mm
Синие женские кофты cinzento reebok
74.1 mm

zapatillas de running cinzento reebok ritmo medio minimalistas 10k | Toebox height

The shoe's toebox height is also limited showing a below-average toebox height of 25.2 mm.

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Toebox height
Test results
Classic Leather 25.2 mm
Average 27.7 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
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20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

While the Classic Leather does roll a bit as we shift our weight from side to side in the shoe, we still felt quite well-planted and balanced while testing this shoe. 

Torsional rigidity

We faced an above-average level of resistance as we attempted to bend and twist the Classic Leather in our hands. This leads us to give it a torsional rigidity score of 4 out of 5. This means that the Classic Leather mitigates how much our foot is able to roll laterally during our stride, thus keeping the base nice and level to promote stable landings. 

Test results
Classic Leather 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The heel counter is similarly stiff in the face of our manual manipulations, leading us to give the Classic Leather another 4 out of 5. As such, the shoe holds our foot in place securely and provides a strong rearfoot lockdown that prevents any excessive lateral movements as well. 

Test results
Classic Leather 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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The Classic Leather's GH8228 isn't quite as wide as average at the forefoot, measuring only 103.3 mm wide according to our caliper measurements.

This gives the shoe its nimble and agile feeling underfoot while still providing us with enough platforms to keep us feeling surefooted throughout our stride. 

Test results
Classic Leather 103.3 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
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95.1 mm
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121.0 mm

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The GH8228 is closer to the average range at the heel which is 80.9 mm wide according to our caliper measurements. 

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Test results
Classic Leather 80.9 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
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67.7 mm
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103.1 mm

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To test the stiffness of the Classic Leather, we secured it to our workbench and measured the amount of force needed to bend the shoe to 90 degrees. With a result of 26.8N required to torque the shoe to the desired point, the Classic Leather is slightly less flexible than average. 

This isn't too stiff, however, as the shoe is still able to bend along with the natural flexion of our foot quite comfortably and doesn't feel too rigid, even after extended use. 

Test results
Classic Leather 26.8N
Average 23.4N
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Compared to 93 sneakers
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5.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
51.8N

Weight

The Classic Leather is lighter than the average sneaker, tipping our scale at only 11.4 oz (323g). This feathery disposition makes the Classic Leather feel super comfy on the foot, even when walking around for extended periods of time. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Weight
Test results
Classic Leather 11.39 oz (323g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 sneakers
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8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

Unsurprisingly for a leather shoe, the Classic Leather didn't fare too well in our breathability test. As we can clearly see from the footage, the smoke from our smoke machine is hardly able to escape the shoe, with mere wisps floating out of the shoe's tongue. This earns the shoe the lowest score of 1 out of 5, meaning that it will certainly feel toasty come summertime. 

Compare that to the much more breathable Puma RS-X which allows a steady stream of smoke to escape rather evenly throughout the shoe. 

Inspecting a backlit cross-section of the Classic Leather's upper further confirms our conclusion as it blocks any light from shining through. 

Test results
Classic Leather 2
Average 3
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

To see if the Classic lives up to its name, we tested the various sections of the upper to see if they are genuine. Based on our findings after torching and scratching at the shoe with our awl, we conclude that the main portions of the leather upper (in white) are indeed genuine.

On the other hand, the overlay at the heel, which combusts and melts in the face of our flame, is synthetic.  

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Leather/Suede quality
Test results
Classic Leather Real leather

Toebox durability

To test the durability of the toebox, we fired up our Dremel to 5K RPM and set it against the Classic Leather with 3.2 N of force. 

After twelve seconds of grinding, we found that we had done quite a substantial amount of damage to the toebox among actually piercing through it. This earns the Classic Leather a middle-of-the-road toebox durability score of 3 out of 5. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Toebox durability
Test results
Classic Leather 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Next, we set our Dremel against the Classic Leather's heel counter under the same parameter as the previous test, this time for only four seconds. 

Despite the shorter test, our tool was able to wreak more damage to the heel collar, eating away at the relatively scant foam back there. This earns the Classic Leather a less-than-stellar heel padding durability score of 2 out of 5.

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Heel padding durability
Test results
Classic Leather 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

The Classic Leather's outsole is about as hard as our current lab average, giving us a durometer reading of 82.8 HC. This usually implies a good balance of grip and durability. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Outsole hardness
Test results
Classic Leather 82.8 HC
Average 85.7 HC
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Compared to 92 sneakers
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76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

This time spinning at 10K RPM, we set the Dremel against the Classic Leather's outsole with 3.2N of force. 

We then used a tire tread gauge to assess the aftermath, we found that 0.8 mm of rubber was shorn off by our tool, making the Classic Leather ever-so-slightly more durable than average. This gives us no real cause for concern regarding the durability over the lifetime of this shoe with normal use.

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Outsole durability
Test results
Classic Leather 0.8 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 sneakers
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0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Using our caliper, we measured the Classic Leather's outsole to be 6.6 mm thick. This gives us more material than average to wear through before killing this sneaker. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Outsole thickness
Test results
Classic Leather 6.6 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
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2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The Classic Leather's outsole tread pattern gave us good traction throughout out time testing this sneaker. 

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Reflective elements

The Classic Leather doesn't feature any reflective elements. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Reflective elements
Test results
Classic Leather No

Tongue padding

The Classic Leather's tongue falls within the average range at 6.6 mm thick according to our caliper measurements. This provides us with a good amount of comfort around the instep while also effectively protecting us from lace bite. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Tongue padding
Test results
Classic Leather 6.6 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
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0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

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The tongue is non-gusseted, though we didn't experience any slips thanks in part to how stiff the leather is which helps keep it straight and rigid. 

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Test results
Classic Leather None

Removable insole

The Classic Leather's insole is fully removable, so using custom elevates with this sneaker is possible. 

Reebok x Kung Fu Panda Club C 85 Gravel Clear White Beige Removable insole
Test results
Classic Leather Yes