Chaco Hits the Road Again On Its 2022 Fit For Adventure Tour
Chaco announced it would take to the road again this year with an expanded Fit For Adventure Tour offering on-site repairs for its sandals and custom Z Sandals and Chillos. “We hear about lifelong memories made in Chacos, and it was great to hear so many of those firsthand on tour last summer,” said Lauren […]
OrthoLite Introduces Cirql Midsole Compostable Foam
OrthoLite released a midsole foam innovation to “elevate sustainability in the footwear industry.” OrthoLite said its Ortholite Cirql is the “critical solution needed to achieve true circularity within the footwear industry and is the world’s first EVA plastic-free, recyclable, biodegradable, and industrially compostable foam. Powered by plants, Cirql offers a pure foam alternative to conventional […]
Lizard Skins Launches The Strata
Lizard Skins, the grips and handlebar tape manufacturer, has introduced a new grip it calls the Strata. The Strata is a single-clamp lock-on grip with a soft feel in a mushroom-style fin design in a medium diameter of 32.25mm. The product complements the brand’s expanding Lizard Skins and Oury lines. Lizard Skins now offers […]
Archer Components Launches Paddle Remote For Its D1x Trail System
Archer Components, the manufacturer of electronic shifting for mechanical derailleurs, released its Paddle Remote for its D1x Trail e-shifting conversion kit. The remote, sold individually or with its shift-drive unit, offers flat handlebar MTB bikes with improved ergonomics. Archer systems begin with the chainstay-mounted D1x shifter unit, which pulls a standard shift cable to change […]
Arc’teryx Adds Rock Climber Ashima Shiraishi To Global Athlete Team
Arc’teryx Equipment announced it added rock climber Ashima Shiraishi to its ambassador team. Born in New York City, Shiraishi discovered climbing at age six and is the youngest to climb a V10 (Power of Silence) at age eight. At nine, she was the youngest to scale a V12 (Martini Right) and at 14 she was […]
Matador Upgrades Travel Towels Timed For Spring 2022
Matador Travel Equipment, the producer of performance travel equipment, introduced its NanoDry Packable Shower Towel and NanoDry Trek Towel, updated versions of the brand’s travel towels. The NanoDry Towels are designed for lightweight travel with a silicone case . “Our NanoDry Towels are some of our best-performing products and they just got even better,” said […]
Spy+ Expands International Team Of Skiers And Snowboarders Aligned With European Distribution
SPY+ announced it expanded its International Change Makers program with the inclusion of skiers and snowboarders. The revamped SPY+ lineup includes professional skier Laurent De Martin, professional snowboarders Victor Daviet, Celia Petrig, David Boggio, and brothers Joe and Jake Simpson. “SPY+ has always had a strong following in Europe but, until recently, gear was hard […]
IFit CEO To Step Down Amid Capital Infusion
IFit Health & Fitness announced a capital raise and said its co-founder, chairman, and long-time CEO Scott Watterson would step down from direct management of the company but remain chairman. Steve Barr, chief financial officer, and Mark Watterson, chief experience officer, were appointed co-presidents of the organization.
Flexia Launches Smart At-Home AI-Enabled Pilates Reformer
Flexia Pilates released its AI-enabled Pilates Reformer. It provides real-time feedback and tracks progress to make personalized recommendations to help users reach their fitness goals. The Reformer offers a dedicated virtual studio that allows users to stream certified instructor-led Pilates classes on demand. The professional-grade, easy-to-adjust smart Reformer uses goals and movements to improve form […]
Aquasphere Adds Triathlete Sam Long To Ambassador Roster
Aquasphere, the swimming and triathlon brand, announced 70.3 World Championship silver medalist Sam Long is joining its roster of ambassador athletes. As part of the partnership, Long will train and compete using Aquasphere’s range of products including its eyewear, wetsuits and training equipment. Long joins a roster of world champion athletes on its global Team […]
Skechers Signs As Official Footwear Sponsor Of US Open Pickleball Championships
Skechers announced it has signed on as the official footwear sponsor of the US Open Pickleball Championships. “Pickleball adds another pillar to our established running, golf and performance walking business. This sport is easy to learn and great for families, so footwear featuring our advanced comfort technologies will be a perfect fit for casual and […]
Original Penguin Re-Signs Cameron Smith As Ambassador
Original Penguin Golf, a division of Perry Ellis International, announced it re-signed PGA Tour winner Cameron Smith as a brand ambassador. “Cameron Smith is a proven winner on the PGA Tour, and we are thrilled to continue our relationship and have him as an Original Penguin brand ambassador for years to come,” said Oscar Feldenkreis, […]
Kitsbow To Discontinue PPE Production
Kitsbow Cycling Apparel announced it will discontinue PPE production on February 28 to focus on manufacturing apparel. At the start of the pandemic, in March 2020, Kitsbow pivoted its operations to manufacture face masks initially for medical professionals and first responders, then the general public. “With the wide availability of masks from literally hundreds of […]
Gerber Gear Releases Spring 2022 Multi-Tool Collection
Gerber Gear, the manufacturer of knives, multi-tools and gear released a selection of outdoor problem-solving tools for Spring 2022. The collection includes multi-tools, axes and fillet knives designed for the outdoors. “The Spring 2022 Products from Gerber represent a robust collection of items that support different kinds of adventures,” said Seth Jaramus, industrial design manager, […]
Fin-Nor Releases Performance Sunglasses For Anglers
Fin-Nor, the saltwater fishing brand founded in 1936 with the invention of the big game saltwater reel, announced a brand relaunch and introduced a line of performance sunglasses for anglers. “This next evolution of the Fin-Nor brand is the most exciting yet and stays true to our mission to create tools that help men and […]
