Archives: Press Releases

Chaco Footwear teamed up with Taylor Stitch, the men’s apparel brand, and launched a limited-edition version of Chaco’s Z/1 USA Classic Sandal in Navy Wae.  The men’s sandal features Taylor Stitch’s wae knit pattern in the custom-developed nanoweb upper built for water, trail and “everything in between.” “We’re huge fans of Chaco here at Taylor […]

Big Agnes announced its 2023 team of ambassadors, which includes ten adventurers who will represent the brand globally. “We are excited to have such an amazing group of ambassadors who will represent Big Agnes in 2023,” said Bill Gamber, co-founder and president of Big Agnes. “These individuals are not only talented athletes but also great […]

E-Z UP, the manufacturer of instant shelter canopies, launched the SkyFuze LED Balloon Light Series, marking its entre into portable lighting to complement its portable canopies and signage.  Available in 60W/7,800 lumens and 150W/19,500 lumens models, the Skyfuze LED Balloon Lights are quick to set up with 360-degree illumination. The lights use Samsung LEDs, protected by […]

Smartwool released its first circular sock, the Second Cut Hike Sock, made with repurposed yarn from the brand’s Second Cut sock takeback program that launched in 2021.  The Second Cut sock highlights Smartwool’s shift toward a circular business model—collecting and repurposing materials for deconstruction and reuse. After several years of experimentation and thousands of consumer […]

Christopher McDougall, author of “Born to Run,” and Eric Orton, co-author of “Born to Run 2” and running coach, collaborated with Xero Shoes on two limited-edition running shoes.  On April 13, Xero Shoes will release McDougall and Orton Born to Run Mesa Trail II Lightweight Trail Running Shoe and Born to Run Zelen Road Running Shoe. The 2009 publication of […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Big Gear Show reported it partnered with Locally to develop retailer education for its June 2023 show at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from June 8-11. “The Big Gear Show, like Locally, serves at the intersection of brands, retailers and consumers. We are thrilled to partner this year and present industry-leading solutions for […]

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 […]

Costa Sunglasses is growing its hybrid category of frames for spring with Mainsail and Aleta for wearing on land and water.  Mainsail (unisex) gets its name from the mainsail on a sailboat, and Aleta (women) from the Spanish word for fin; both offer a relaxed look and feel with technical features for wearing when out on the water.  Integrated […]

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 […]

After six years of research and development, Norwegian brand Oyster released the Oyster Tempo, a performance cooler featuring a patented integrated vacuum insulation system constructed with recyclable aluminum and chemical-free Silica.  Oyster identified and optimized key thermal drivers to increase the cooler’s insulating performance—core insulation, thermal bridge and thermal conductivity— eliminating the need for ice.  Compared to polyurethane […]