Adidas Honors Jackie Robinson
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947, Adidas unveiled a special edition baseball cleat and turf trainer and announced a new field at Robinson’s alma mater, John Muir High School in Pasadena, CA.
Jack White Transforms Into Baseball Trickster Spirit
Bat designer Warstic released a short film that stars the Detroit Tigers’ Ian Kinsler as “The Hitter,” a baseball player haunted by a spirit played by White, who co-owns the company.
The Next Big Biomarker
The list of essential training information for endurance athletes has expanded to hemoglobin levels, which Ironman champ Ben Hoffman tracks “virtually every day.”
L.L.Bean Tries Limited-Edition Fashion
Mimicking the hype of a retro Jordan launch, L.L.Bean for the first time in its 105-year history unveiled its first set of small-batch-edition duck boots. Special-editions will roll out monthly throughout 2017 in limited quantities.
Brooks Heritage Collection Heads Back Into Retirement
See the latest iterations from the Brooks Heritage Collection before it returns to the vault on June 1.
What’s The Actual Value Of Trump’s National Parks Donation?
The Sierra Club, the National Parks Conservation Association and Outdoor Industry Association all point out that $78,333 won’t make much of a dent in the $12 billion NPS maintenance backlog.
New Era Creates Cap Made Of Plastic Bottles
New Era’s partnership with Repreve will mark the first time the headwear brand has come out with a fully recycled team-licensed cap.
Reebok Highlights Sustainability With Cotton + Corn Line
Bill McInnis, head of Reebok Future, said he hopes other companies will follow in Reebok’s plant-based footsteps.
Socks For Mud Runners?
Runners are seeking more versatility in their socks, with some looking for options to take on the trail or obstacle course and others looking for more style for that jaunt to the local café. See the latest socks from Balega, Swiftwick, Smartwool, Thorlo and Feetures!
Hoka One One Partners With Oiselle
The collaboration is designed around the idea of empowering women and all runners through the concept of flight.
Carhartt And ’47 Merge Work And Fandom
Year one of the Carhartt and ’47 Outwork X Outroot collaboration features gear exclusively centered on the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers.
Brace Yourself
Bryan Smeltzer, general manager of Zamst U.S., explains why “support is perhaps the fastest-growing category in sporting goods.”
Under Armour Debuts Dwayne Johnson Collection
The head-to-toe performance training collection is the first created with the iconic entertainer.
Tommy Bahama MLB Apparel Is Back For 2017
Additionally, the brand will debut two new in-stadium retail spaces this season, in the Atlanta Braves’ SunTrust Park and the San Diego Padres’ Petco Park.
Does Hockey Need The Olympics?
The NHL had allowed its players to participate in the past five Olympics dating to 1998, giving the Winter Games pro-level star power akin to the NBA players who participate in the Summer Olympics to showcase the league and the sport.
