Author: Teresa Hartford

Puma x WNBA, MVP and Champion Breanna Stewart will launch the Stewie 2 Ruby ahead of the 2023 season.—named after her daughter, Ruby, inspired by motherhood. “As I began creating my second signature shoe with PUMA, I knew I wanted to name it after my daughter, Ruby. Not only to symbolize the incredible bond I […]

Velous Footwear expanded its line of recovery sandals with the Hoya Adjustable Slide, created to help feet, ankles, knees, and legs recover quickly from participation in sports or strenuous activities, with the brand’s patent-pending Tri-Motion Technology. “The Hoya Adjustable Slide rounds out our recovery sandal lineup and features an adjustable upper for a custom fit,” […]

Skechers reported it signed an agreement naming the brand as the Official Footwear Sponsor of the Pickleball Canada National Championship, beginning with the 2023 season.  “We launched Skechers Viper Court footwear to a positive reaction from the pickleball community, athletes and fans,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “Skechers currently sponsors every major elite professional pickleball tour […]

Adidas Five Ten’s Kestrel BOA is a “downcountry” shoe that pairs XC performance with FiveTen’s gravity and mountain bike expertise. For decades, Adidas Five Ten, the manufacturer of performance bike footwear, has provided technical advancements for riders of all abilities and multiple disciplines. The brand developed the Kestrel BOA, a lightweight, clip-in shoe with gravity-inspired […]

Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) launched seven technical backpacks for Spring 2023. For going fast and light, the SERRATUS Pace UL 25 and 40 is an ultralight pack made for hikers and runners who want to tick off mileage efficiently. The Vista 45L and 70L backpack makes carrying heavy loads comfortable for multi-day adventures and adventure travel. The Zephyr 45L and 60L packs […]

Puma and Liberty partnered again on a new range of floral designs channeling the spirit of the 1960s, using Liberty’s archive of floral prints. The collaboration also pays homage to London’s storied florists and flower shops, from Hackney’s rustic markets and flower stalls to the ornate bouquets created by Chelsea’s prestigious florists. Mixing prints and embroidery […]

Alexis Sablone, pro skateboarder, architect, sculptor, painter, and producer, debuts the Converse AS-1 Pro, her performance signature shoe, made for “the modern creative and skateboarder alike.”  The AS-1 Pro is a design collaboration between Converse and Sablone that takes inspiration from Converse basketball and court silhouettes of the 1980s with comfort features for skaters.  The […]

To celebrate Bad Bunny’s performance and the shoe that left its mark on the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Adidas x Bad Bunny return with the global launch of Campus Wild Moss timed with Spring season colors. Contoured outsoles, three stripes and casual style for days showcase “class Campus footwear but this time with […]

“Skechers has given me a new canvas to create, and I can’t wait to show everyone what we are building,” said Doja Cat, who wore a custom dress made from deconstructed Skechers Uno fashion sneakers during her performance at the TIME100 gala in New York on Wednesday night. Grammy award-winning Doja Cat made her first […]

Adidas Originals and the Los Angeles, CA-based label Sporty & Rich present a second collaborative collection centered on “cutting through the chaos of modern life.”The designs seek to “stand for an entire way of living,” with a “carefully considered selection” of footwear and apparel. Vintage sportswear references are present throughout the Adidas Originals x Sporty […]

Easton Diamond Sports 2023 Ghost* Double Barrel fastpitch bat is scheduled to drop on May 11 with a limited edition launch numbered to 1,000, releasing on Easton.com on April 27. “We are excited to transform the hottest bat in fastpitch history again,” said John Loeffler, Easton bat category manager. “The new Ghost Double Barrel brings […]

Igloo hosted its fourth annual Eco Event, where attendees learned about the global impact of the brand’s ongoing sustainability efforts and saw its expanded line of coolers made with recycled materials, including sustainable softside styles.  This year’s event also showcased an eco-friendly collection in collaboration with Peanuts, timed with Arbor Day and Igloo’s fourth Parks […]

OnX Backcountry, the navigation and discovery App, now includes Route Builder, a route creation tool that allows users to create a route with two clicks on web and mobile devices. Because onX Backcountry’s mapping platform and Route Builder engine are built on a “robust proprietary dataset,” the App generates routes at “exceptionally high speeds,” with […]

Galvin Green released the G-Force capsule apparel collection in patterns inspired by “the force of the waves that golfers often witness when playing close to the ocean on links courses.” The brand’s latest limited-edition range features wavy designs and seascape colors applied to a windproof and water-resistant jacket, a crew-neck sweater and six polos with […]