Author: Teresa Hartford

Teva and Anna Sui, the international fashion designer, have teamed up a second time to collaborate on a floral inspired footwear collection. The collection offers two styles—the Flatform Universal Anna and Ember Mid Anna. Teva explained in a release that the footwear offers “Teva’s signature comfort with Anna Sui’s whimsical wearability,” with the footwear paying […]

In honor of National Girls & Women’s Day In Sports, on February 3, Dick’s Sporting Goods announced it will expand its efforts to support female athletes in 2021 and the importance youth sports plays in the lives of female athletes. These include: Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation will donate 100,000 DSG Brand sports bras over the […]

Rab Arc Eco Jacket, to be released  AW21,  is among the winners of the 2021 ISPO Award. Building on its partnership with Pertex, the Arc Eco is its first product to use 3-layer Pertex Shield Revolve fabric. Made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled polyester — Pertex Shield Revolve is made from a polyester face, polyester […]

POC has won three ISPO awards for products and innovations from its  2021/22 winter collection. Leading out the ISPO winner awards is its latest goggle, Zonula Clarity, shown above, which introduces a new visual experience and field of view for all types of skiers and snowboarders. Another winner and new product is the Dimension VPD […]

Launching in time for Valentine’s Day, international muralist James Goldcrown brings his Love Wall heart designs to the Skechers x JGoldcrown global collaboration.  The artist’s prints appear on lifestyle products for women and girls—with the initial launch on Skechers Uno fashion sneakers, 90s retro Skechers Roadies sneakers, and BOBS from Skechers canvas slip-on and sandals.  […]

In an exclusive partnership, Smith and Aleck launched a new snow helmet audio program this season with the co-branded Aleck 006 Wired and Aleck 006 Wireless audio systems. This week, both brands announced that the Smith x Aleck 006 headset was a 2021 ISPO Award winner among the Snowsports Equipment category. “We’re extremely happy to […]

Shot Scope introduced the PRO L1 Laser Rangefinder to the U.S. adding a hi-tech device for golfers to improve their game.   The Company’s first laser rangefinder, the PRO L1, offers size, accuracy and innovation and is highlighted by Advanced Slope Technology, providing golfers with compensated distance whether a target is uphill or downhill from their […]

Sweet Protection,  unveiled its 2Vi high-performance technology platform in a pair of new helmets which push the boundaries for what’s possible for performance and comfort in the world of adventure sports. Both the new Trooper 2Vi MIPS Helmet and the Grimnir 2Vi MIPS Helmet feature Sweet Protection’s  2Vi technology, which builds on the company’s 20-year […]

U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced today a partnership with TeachAids to provide members with concussion education resources as part of its commitment to athlete health and wellness. More than 2.5 million young people suffer a concussion in the United States each year. With proper care, most concussions can heal within ten days, but the overwhelming […]

The Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company unveiled a limited edition Player’s Black Combo set comprised of the PTx PRO Black irons (#4 iron through #7 iron) combined with ICON Black irons (#8 iron – Pitching Wedge).  As an extra bonus, buyers will have the opportunity to purchase an 18-degree VKTR+ hybrid, traditionally a club that […]

Xtratuf introduce2 the Kiata for Fall 2021 after years of prototyping a sneaker that would serve as a “do it all” footwear solution. Additional developments launching for Fall 2021 from the brand include the Ankle Deck Boot Leather Lace and the Bristol Bay Chelsea. The Xtratuf Kiata is 100 percent waterproof and constructed from a […]

Nordica USA announced it is adding redesigned models to its Speedmachine family of skis boots, designated Speedmachine 3 and a line of all-mountain women’s skis called the Wild Belle collection. “The enthusiasm people have for getting outdoors, even with the pandemic, gives us a lot of optimism for the future and for skiers ability to […]

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), working with Oregon State University’s Outdoor Recreation Economic Initiative and the National Governors Association Outdoor Recreation Learning Network, helps rural communities build their outdoor recreation economies through a newly developed resource, the ORR Rural Economic Development Toolkit.  Outdoor recreation generates $788 billion in economic output, comprising 2.1 percent of U.S. GDP and […]