Apex Ammunition To Exhibit At Shot Show

Apex Ammunition, the maker of hand-loaded, Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) shotshells, will showcase its line of shotgun ammunition at the 2023 Shot Show in Las Vegas, January 17-20, Booth # 71104. APEX, a pioneer in the commercial use of 18.1 g/cc density TSS, makes shotshells for Waterfowl, Turkey, Upland, Predator, and Deer hunting. Products to […]

Stan Smith And Blue Version Collide For Adidas Originals SS23 Collection

For SS23, Adidas Originals draws on archival cues for the latest iteration of its Stan Smith collection styled with Blue Version apparel. The Stan Smith Millencon reconfigures the silhouette with fluid lines and new dimensions and includes a Trefoil heel badge.  The Stan Smith Relasted offers a stripped-back approach with a leather upper atop a chunkier rubber midsole, smooth […]

Sunday Golf Signs Six-Year-Old Golf Phenom

Six-year-old golf phenom Patton Green has inked a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Sunday Golf, a manufacturer of golf bags, making him the youngest to sign a partnership agreement.  Green, from Southern California, is the 2022 Southern California State Champion for six and under and has nine first-place finishes in competitive tournaments. He […]

New Balance To Receive AAFA’s Company Of The Year Award

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) will honor New Balance with its Company of the Year award during its 2023 American Image Awards. New Balance president and CEO Joe Preston will accept the honor. The annual event will take place on April 25 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City City, which celebrates […]

Fred Couples Returns As The Face of Ashworth Golf

Following the announcement that Ashworth golf had returned to the U.S., Newtimes Group reported that World Golf Hall of Famer and 1992 Masters Champion Fred Couples also returned as the face of the brand. Couples, wearing an Ashworth polo when he won the green jacket in 1992, is expected to “reinvigorate the brand, bringing back […]

Progression Brands Group Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor Of ODLO Brand

ODLO, a performance apparel brand based in central Switzerland, named Colorado-based Progression Brands Group (PBG) as its exclusive distributor for the U.S. market. The 75-year-old company designs and sells its sustainably made, technical apparel for runners, skiers, cyclists, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 40 countries worldwide. ODLO reported it “chose PBG for its […]

Smith Launches Triple-Certified Summit Backcountry Helmet

Smith’s recently released Summit MIPS snow helmet suitable for various mountaineering endeavors, was designed and inspired by Smith athletes Cody Townsend and Hadley Hammer. The hybrid shell construction blends a “durable exterior with a lightweight in-molded shell in a minimalist approach that is triple-certified to meet global alpine ski certifications, international mountaineering standards and backcountry touring expectations,” […]

Pressio Launches In The U.S.

Pressio, a technical apparel company, reported officially launching its business in the U.S. The U.K.-based sustainable performance sportswear company was founded in 2021 by Jamie Hunt, a textile engineer and fabric designer with over 20 years of experience. Between 2005 and 2018, Hunt co-founded, built and sold the 2XU athletic clothing brand.   As a former […]

Sweet Protection Adds U.S. Alpine Racing Veteran To Athlete Team

Sweet Protection, the maker of performance helmets, goggles and technical clothing, reported it signed an athlete partnership contract with three-time Olympian and veteran World Cup Alpine ski racer Tommy Ford. Widely considered one of the fastest movers in ski racing, placing 12th in the Giant Slalom at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Ford also […]

2022 Polartec Apex Award Winners Announced

Polartec, a Milliken & Company brand, announced the 2022 Polartec Apex Award winners. The annual design award celebrates brands and designers that turn Polartec fabric into award-winning products. The 12 garments were selected based on “innovative form and function” in sport, lifestyle and performance categories.  The winners are: Berghaus MTN Guide MW Hoody Judges’ Verdict: […]

Inov-8 Marks Anniversary With New Running Shoe

Inov-8 is marking the 18th anniversary of its Roclite footwear range with a new road running shoe this winter. The company said the Roclite Ultra G 320 is designed with “the comfort, grip and protection to tackle long-distance runs over soft, muddy ground as well as hard-packed trails.” The shoe launches on December 1. The […]

Lowa Boots Enters Trail Running Category June 2023

Lowa has entered the trail running category with its All Terrain Running (ATR) collection.  Officially launched at Switchback at The Running Event in Austin, TX, the line offers three silhouettes: Citux, designed for competitive fast trail running; Amplux, for runners that want to go further and faster; and Fortux, for long-distance runs. The collection will be sold at […]

Woolmark Announces 2022 Performance Challenge Winners

The Woolmark Company, presented in partnership with Salomon, announced the prize winners and finalist concepts for the Woolmark Performance Challenge 2022. The Challenge combines innovative design and Merino wool for creative solutions for performance wear. For the 2022 edition, the competition challenged participants to explore apparel next-generation head-to-toe running kits for long-distance mountain runners, focusing […]

NSRA Names 2022 Retailer Of The Year

The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) honored Troy Dempsey as its 2022 Retailer of the Year during its Leadership Conference held November 9-10, 2022, in Tucson, AZ. Troy Dempsey is the owner of The Heel Shoe Fitters in Green Bay, WI. He joined the business in 2009 and partnered with then-owner Bob Sanderson to run […]