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April 13, 2021
New Balance To Sponsor Boston College
Boston College described the partnership as its “largest financial footwear and apparel agreement” in Boston College (BC) athletics history. New Balance secures the right to provide uniforms, apparel and footwear for 30 BC’s 31 varsity sports. SGB Media
April 13, 2021
Marty Nothstein drops appeal of dismissal in lawsuit against USA Cycling
Former U.S. congressional candidate and Olympic gold medal cyclist Marty Nothstein has withdrawn his appeal of a judge’s decision dismissing Nothstein’s defamation lawsuit against USA Cycling over its disclosure of a misconduct allegation against him. The Morning Call
April 12, 2021
Nike Will Soon Sell Refurbished Sneakers in Select Stores Throughout the U.S.
The athletic powerhouse revealed Nike Refurbished today, its latest initiative in sustainability. The brand described it as a “fully circular consumer offering” where it will refurbish by hand gently worn, like-new or slightly imperfect footwear, both performance and lifestyle, in men’s and women’s sizing. Footwear News
April 9, 2021
Boston Marathon runners may have to produce negative virus tests
Participants in this year’s Boston Marathon may be required to show proof of up to two negative COVID-19 tests before the race even if they have been vaccinated. Boston.com
April 9, 2021
February bike imports continue surge
The U.S. brought in 1.38 million bikes in the month, worth $119 million. That's 74% more bikes than in February 2020 and 26% more in value, according to import statistics released by the Department of Commerce this week. Bicycle Retailer
April 8, 2021
The Boston Marathon will add an additional $25 COVID-19 fee for in-person runners this year.
The Boston Athletic Association said the additional fee will cover “additional precautions focused on the health and safety of participants, volunteers, vendors, staff, community members, and the general public.” CBSN
April 8, 2021
Vibram Announced Executive Leadership Changes
Eric Rosen, a 20-year veteran of the brand, will retire in April, and in conjunction with his departure, Vibram announces changes to its senior management team. SGB Media
April 8, 2021
The Shoes You Can Subscribe To
On Running, a shoe company affiliated with Roger Federer, is carving out a unique space among runners with a shoe you can swap out for a new pair whenever they get too run-down. Its new shoe, the Cyclon, is recyclable and made from castor beans. Castor oil, long used for medicinal...
April 8, 2021
Forget Running — Why Walking Is a Big Opportunity for Footwear Brands Right Now
A study conducted in late March by Rockport and First Insight found that over half of Americans (53%) are now walking 1 to 5 miles more each day than they did pre-pandemic. And they seemingly have developed a regular habit, with 36% walking at least 1 to 2 miles and...
April 8, 2021
Lance Armstrong’s son Luke arrested on sexual assault charges
The 21-year-old is accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his father's home in 2018. Cycling News The affidavit, obtained by Texan television station KXAN, says that the then-18-year-old sexually assaulted a 16-year-old after a party in Austin in March of 2018. The girl reported the incident in November 2020, telling...