Author: Chris Ann Goddard

Available at retail in late summer, Nite Ize will introduce its portable Radiant RH1 PowerSwitch and Radiant RH2 PowerSwitch Rechargeable Headlamps with multi-mode functions with rechargeable, alkaline batteries. “With PowerSwitch dual-power options and first-in-class LED technology in lightweight designs, these headlamps are truly the pinnacle of Nite Ize innovation,” said Rick Case the founder and CEO of Nite Ize […]

Nite Ize launched the GoLit Rechargeable Visibility Light with Disc-O Tech. The portable light is available at retail in late summer and features choose-your-color and color-changing modes. Strap to bikes, bags and more for visibility. Features include weather-resistant, impact-resistant polycarbonate housing with an adjustable rubber strap for items up to 2.25 inches in diameter. The […]

Jelenew, the high-performance female sports brand, is showcasing its cycling and fitness apparel for women at the OR Summer Show Summer, offering a blend of tech and French couture styling. The line includes the Hourglass Short Sleeve Jersey, L’Avenir Long Sleeve Training Jersey, Evolve Y Back Bib Shorts (8-inch), and Mercuria Short Sleeve Jersey featuring […]

Lowa Boots released its Spring and Summer 2024 line leading with expanded styles for its recently launched All Terrain Running (ATR) category and updates to its mountaineering and hiking boots and walking shoes. “For the last 100 years, LOWA has built its brand on hand-crafted quality,” said Peter Sachs, general manager of LOWA. “This is […]

Tread Labs, a performance insole and footwear developer established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, debuted its Spring 2024 sandal line. “Our Spring 24 line is a purposeful extension of the successful styles of our footwear launch earlier this year,” said Paigen. “We are not only adding best-in-class components for a richer, stylish look for men […]

Outdoor Retailer (OR) released the finalists’ names for its 13th annual Inspiration Awards. This year’s recipients will be announced at the live awards ceremony on the second night of OR Summer Show, on June 20, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, open to all OR attendees. A panel of independent judges determined the 2023 finalists […]

Jelenew, the “luxury high-performance female sports brand with a cycling focus,” launched the SOMAtique collection of indoor cycling apparel—bras, bib shorts, leggings, bike shorts, and skorts with the brand’s proprietary CurveTec technology. “The SOMAtique line is designed to enable indoor cyclists to have a similar experience to what they would enjoy outside, focusing purely on […]

In a press release, the following was reported on behalf of Italy’s UYN, a Trerè Innovation company. “UYN introduced its first line of plant and bio-based base layers, manufactured in Pennsylvania, including footwear and socks; UYN is also debuting its first shoes entirely derived from socks; 100 percent bio-based base layers made in Pennsylvania and […]

Jelenew, a luxury, high-performance female-centric sports brand serving the cycling industry, expanded its spring line featuring cycling jerseys, bibs, shorts, fitness sports bras, and leggings. Di Liu, a former employee of Chanel couture and Jelenew’s chief product co-creation officer with Marion Clignet, a six-time world champion and two-time Olympic medalist, works with other female designers, […]

Tread Labs, the performance insole and footwear brand, reported it “refurbished nearly 10,000 insoles and sandals since its founding in 2017.” Tread Labs said its process is “done by hand at its company headquarters in Woburn, takes approximately seven days and costs between $36.00 and $72.00 with free shipping.” Tread Labs insoles are constructed with […]

Marblehead, Mass. (March 28, 2023) – Trerè Innovation, a global leader in sustainable technical Italian apparel, footwear design and manufacturing from Asola, Italy, is launching the world’s first line of 100% bio-based base layers in the U.S. using Biotech, natural and plant-based materials, resulting in petroleum-free sportswear reducing the footprint of the textile industry on […]

Tread Labs, the performance insole and footwear brand established by Chaco founder Mark Paigen, announced that it added cyclist Lael Wilcox as a brand ambassador and partner in the creation of the Lael Wilcox Cycling insole, shown right. The insole provides arch support, is “100 percent carbon fiber” and is 1.25mm thin with a 3mm ventilated […]

Tread Labs, the performance insole brand, released its lifestyle sandal collection for men and women built on its “Your Support Group” system of comfort, pain relief and performance. The brand “guarantees the sandals against defects in workmanship and materials for the product’s useful life, and all outsoles are replaceable at an additional cost.” “We saw […]

Nite Ize launched the Squeeze Universal Tablet Holder, available at retail in early spring. The holder fits various tablets with an “unshakeable” hold. “I see tablets everywhere I go, from airplanes to homes to retail to warehouses,” said Rick Case, Nite Ize founder and CEO. “By adapting our popular Squeeze design for tablets, we’re allowing […]

The Woolmark Company and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli released its technical team kit to be worn during the 37th America’s Cup. The current kit was expanded for this year’s Cup to include performance apparel for cycling, running and gym-based training activities. The custom kit includes Merino wool T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, leggings, a cycling suit, a […]