Author: Chris Dickey

Westport, CT (September 7, 2023) – Kane Footwear, a leader in active recovery footwear, is excited to announce the expansion of their officially-licensed college collection with 11 new schools. In celebration of the expansion, they’re partnering with five top NCAA athletes to promote the new shoe drop, including Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., […]

Tifosi Optics, the U.S. cycling eyewear brand, reported expanding its Clarion Blue Fototec Lens collection to “instantly adapt to changes in ambient light conditions, “allowing cyclists freedom from changing lenses mid-ride. Tifosi offers the lens combination in its cycling shields: Rail, Sledge and Sledge Lite.  “One of the only lenses on the market to combine […]

Jack Wolfskin announced a new apparel partnership with Bear Grylls, highlighting the “close alignment between both brands.” “Jack Wolfskin is one of the most dynamic but approachable brands in the outdoor space with long-lasting apparel that will benefit anyone who heads outdoors,” Grylls said. “I share their commitment to empowering more people to experience their […]

Vancouver, BC (May 10, 2023) —  tentreeⓇ, the apparel brand best known for planting trees for every item purchased, is excited to announce their partnership today with GoBolt, the Toronto-based technology company building the first sustainable and vertically integrated supply chain network. GoBolt will handle tentree’s ecommerce fulfillment and final mile delivery in select hub […]

Tifosi Optics, celebrating 20 years as a sport and lifestyle eyewear brand manufacturer, released the latest style in its endurance lineup—the Rivet.  While Rivet is associated with Tifosi’s endurance sunglass line, its frame “suggests otherwise.” Rivet’s half-frame design, constructed of Grilamid TR-90, increases airflow to prevent fogging while reducing weight. At 28g, Rivet is one […]

San Diego, CA (May 2nd, 2023) — ISLE, the original surf and SUP manufacturer out of San Diego, CA, is excited to announce the creation of an entirely new inflatable watercraft category dubbed Inflatable Hardboards. The new category will debut under the PRO series collection, which will be offered in two models and five sizes […]

  Gnarly Nutrition launched two limited-edition flavors of its electrolyte supplement, Gnarly Hydrate, in Salted Margarita and Lemonade. The flavor drop was selected by customers and first release in Gnarly’s Limited Edition Flavor series. Gnarly surveyed “nearly 5000 customers” to determine the new flavors, with Salted Marg and Lemonade as the top two. Gnarly Hydrate […]

Tifosi Optics re-released its limited-edition Rail Race as part of its entire lineup. The Rail Race launched in October 2022 as an “elevated version” of the brand’s “best-selling” Rail, debuting the previous spring.  Now part of Tifosi’s core endurance eyewear collection, the Rail Race features:  oversized rimless shield (131mm x 59.5mm)  weighs 32g  improved ventilation  […]

Tentree reported it renewed its B Corp Certification in 2023, exceeding its score from its first certification by more than 40 points, scoring 136.2. The entry-level B Corp Impact Assessment score, which measures social and environmental performance, starts at 80 points. The higher score comes from the company’s B Corp assessment, having improved Governance, Workers, […]

Westport, CT (April 11, 2023) – Kane Footwear, the leader in sustainable active recovery footwear, is thrilled to announce the launch of Project Renew – a new upcycling program for customers to send back well-loved Revive slip-ons and have them converted into yoga and changing mats. Kane Footwear is partnering with Lavarubber to bring Project […]

Tifosi Optics, the sport and lifestyle eyewear brand, launched its newest lifestyle sunglass—Smirk. Designed for everyday wear and casual outdoor activities, Smirk “is a fashionable and functional pair of durable eyewear that won’t break the bank.”  A keyhole bridge and soft rectangular edges offer a more traditional look, setting the sunglass apart from Tifosi’s performance-oriented […]

Swiftwick released its Maxus socks with a Repreve performance, recycled polyester footbed—achieving its 2023 goal to include recycled, renewable and/or responsible fibers in all of its products. The Maxus footbed offers the same moisture-wicking properties as the brand’s original Maxus line. Now, each pair of socks uses one post-consumer water bottle. “Sustainability across both our […]

For 2023, Sea to Summit expanded its tent and dry storage solutions with the Ikos Tent, Big River Dry Pack, eVac Compression Dry Bag HD, and various product iterations within its dry storage category. The Ikos 2- and 3-person tent includes an optional ‘Hangout Mode’, turning the tent into an open-air shelter with a wider floor print […]

On February 28, Tifosi Optics will release the newest style in its Rail series—the Rail XC.  Since launching the series in March 2022, Tifosi’s Rail is the brand’s most popular sport sunglass. Ideal for cyclists but functional for other endurance pursuits, the Rail solves the drawbacks that often come with larger shields, increased weight and […]

Kane Footwear is selling its footwear in 12 Nordstrom stores and on Nordstrom.com, having expanded to six additional brick-and-mortar stores this week. To celebrate, the manufacturer created an exclusive Olive/Olive Speckle shoe. Kane reported it partners with retailers that align with its mission to “deliver functional, aesthetic activewear that exceeds expectations.” Nordstrom “fit the bill […]