Author: Teresa Hartford

Jack Wolfskin introduced the Tapeless 2.0 Jacket for spring, the second iteration that eliminates 72 feet of seam-sealing tape using a new seam construction method. Traditional seam tape depends on glue; seam-sealing tape is heavier and can limit breathability, mobility and durability. With Jack Wolfskin’s Zero Tape sewing technology, the needle does not penetrate the […]

Adidas released the Ultraboost Golf with golf-specific features in two limited-edition colors: the OG black and purple and a grey version with green accents. Adidas also created a silver/olive color for adiClub members. All three colors come in unisex sizing. “At the heart of Ultraboost is a silhouette that perfectly blends high-performance with streetwear fashion, and that’s […]

Adidas introduced its SS23 Paris Collection—a high-performance tennis apparel range inspired by clay courts. The world’s best players will wear the 14-piece men’s and women’s collections in upcoming tournaments. Launching ahead of clay season, the apparel assortment comes in camouflage-style prints in a palette of earthy tones, representing the colors and textures of a clay court’s […]

Onix Pickleball, the manufacturer of pickleball equipment, added to its paddle lineup with its latest patented technology. The Malice and Mayhem pickleball paddles are the first to include the company’s patented ThermoFused Technology, which molds the pickleball paddle to exact specifications and provides the company with “a future product development platform.” Both paddles feature a carbon-fiber Power Frame. The […]

Jade and Jackie Kawamoto started playing pickleball in 2019 after competitive tennis careers. Selkirk Sport reported it signed the duo to a sponsorship deal as ambassador athletes. The sisters are members of the ATX Pickleballers franchise under the Major League Pickleball (MLP) banner in the premier division. Recognized as top-ranked pickleball players, the sisters grew […]

Lâmo released Lâmo-Lite sandals for Spring/Summer; the women’s Nami, Summer and men’s Lyle updated with Lâmo-Lite EVA outsole, which includes rubber pieces for traction and a contoured footbed. Summer, offered in lavender and charcoal/black, features an elastic upper and micro knit upper. Nami comes in white/grey and blue/white with a knit upper. Lyle, in khaki and […]

Polartec reported parent company, Milliken & Company, was honored by Ethisphere as one of its 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies—the 17th year in a row to receive the honor as one of 135 companies spanning 19 countries and 46 industries and one of six World’s Most Ethical Companies to make the list every year since […]

Kith renewed its partnership with Columbia Sportswear with its Kith for Columbia PFG collection of fishing apparel, footwear and accessories. The new Kith x Columbia collection takes inspiration from Columbia PFG, the brand’s line of performance fishing gear “embedded with its suite of technologies for an elevated fishing experience.” Items in the collection include: The […]

Adidas Terrex released its Soulstride Flow for trail runners with Repetitor EVA midsole, providing soft and lightweight cushioning, an engineered mesh upper for zones of breathability, stretch and support and Continental Rubber outsole for grip across roots, rocks, dirt, and wet or dry surfaces. The shoe is made, in part, with a minimum of 50 percent […]

Grayl “boosted the performance” of its GeoPress Water Purifier Bottle with a redesigned filter cartridge and the addition of a new One-Way Valve that allows for using electrolytes and other drink mixes—one bottle is all that’s needed to collect water, press to filter and purify, and add electrolytes for hydration. Grayl introduced the One-Way Valve in November 2022 with […]

Kelty launched its spring 2023 collection, including backpacking, hiking, lifestyle, and vehicle-based products, featuring reenergized prints and colors from the brand’s “best-selling” items. As consumers continue to “go further exploring new day hiking trailheads, deeper into the backcountry on multi-day trips or just gear-up their vehicles for campsite adventures,” Kelty’s key products for the S23 […]

Timed with Spring,Trew launched its LW 3L collection for backcountry touring. The outerwear capsule, featuring Le Skieur LW Anorak and the LW Bib, was created in collaboration with Swiss professional mountain guide Gilles Sierro and the first product release from the Trew Gear Experimental Division, a new business unit showcasing innovation. “Trew has always been […]

Crocs Inc. announced the launch of Customize Your Crocs, a new program to customize bulk orders of Classic Clogs and Jibbitz charms. The program is positioned for sports teams, corporate groups, schools, or as “general fun swag” for small and large-scale groups. Orders of custom clogs or Jibbitz charms must be a minimum of 24 […]

Igloo expanded its Trailmate hardside cooler line with performance softside cooler bags.  “Our top-selling wheeled Trailmate cooler is a longtime customer favorite, so we’re making dreams come true by expanding the Trailmate family to include equally high-performing softside coolers. These new coolers provide excellent value for budget-conscious adventurers looking for high-quality craftsmanship,” said Adrienne Berkes, […]