After almost a half century in the Outdoor Industry, footwear stalwart and Oboz founder John Connelly is moving on to enjoy life after OR. Join the Oboz family, footwear and industry friends on Wednesday, June 19 from 4 to 6pm in the Oboz booth (54081-UL) to toast John and send ...read more
Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company, has entered a strategic partnership with the Wildland Trekking Company, a global leader in the adventure travel industry that leads unforgettable hiking vacations around the world. As Oboz’ official adventure travel ...read more
Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, recently named JCA Sales its Agency of the Year. The award was presented to agency principal Jeff Church at Farm to Feet’s sales meeting earlier this week in St. Louis. “Jeff’s enthusiasm and the team’s tireless efforts over the past ...read more
Bozeman, Mont., (April 22, 2019) — Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, announces that Freestone Sales Group will be representing the brand in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Freestone Sales Group ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina — Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, has released a limited-edition sock in support of The Conservation Alliance’s We Keep it Wild campaign. The sock that celebrates the organization’s 30th Anniversary is available online through the month of ...read more
People keenly awaiting the announcement of a Kathmandu wedding tuxedo, following yesterday’s release of the Adapt All-Weather-Wedding-Dress, will be disappointed. The travel and adventure brand has today revealed that its bold expansion in to weddings was an elaborate April ...read more
The world’s first all-weather, all-terrain designer wedding dress that packs down to a travel-size backpack has been released by leading outdoor apparel brand Kathmandu today. Brides now have the chance to choose from the world’s most remote locations for their big day. The ...read more
Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, MT, has selected Love Communications of Salt Lake City, UT, as its digital agency of record. Love Communications will assist Oboz in nurturing customers’ digital journeys while expanding its ...read more
Milton, Del., March 21, 2019 – Calling all beer evangelists that enjoy imbibing with a purpose! Dogfish Head Craft Brewery created a new SUPER beer specifically designed for active lifestyle enthusiasts interested in incorporating high-quality ingredients in their beer choices – ...read more
Over the past year Nester Hosiery, a leading US manufacturer of performance merino wool socks, has experienced a large increase in the number of world-leading brand partners it serves. To further grow and manage this demand Nester Hosiery has hired Matt Brucker as Vice President ...read more
Farm to Feet is introducing the Top Sheet Collection of graphic ski socks for Fall 2019. Three new designs, the Telluride, Mammoth, and Jamaica, join the popular Hailey to create the collection inspired by ski and snowboard culture and the locations they are named for. “When ...read more
Kathmandu Holdings Limited (ASX/NZX: KMD)— Kathmandu Holdings Ltd today announced the appointment of Amy Beck to the position of President Obōz / Kathmandu North America, based at the company’s North American headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. Obōz Footwear founder, President ...read more
Bozeman, Mont., (January 14, 2019) — Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, MT, has entered into a one-year sponsorship agreement with the Mount Washington Observatory (MWO) as its Official Footwear Provider. Along with category ...read more
Bozeman, Mont., (January 8, 2019) — Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, MT, has selected a group of twenty-two outdoor experts, hiking enthusiasts, and adventure seekers as its ambassadors for 2019.“We received almost 400 ...read more
Bozeman, Mont., (November 5, 2018) — Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, announces that Pacific Crest Trading will represent the brand in the Southwest including California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. Pacific Crest Trading ...read more
Bozeman, Mont., (October 31, 2018) — Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company based in Bozeman, announced today that Brian Krezel and Bob Downs have joined its design team. “Brian and Bob’s experience inside the outdoor and related markets will bring new ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina — Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, has always celebrated the communities associated with the brand by naming its socks after hometowns of its partners, athletes, and supply chain. For Fall 2019, Farm to Feet is introducing the Outdoor ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (October 29, 2018) - Today, Farm to Feet, the North Carolina based sock brand, released its third film in the American Made video series which brings the personalities profiled on its sock packaging to life. The third film in the series features Ken and ...read more
DENVER, COLORADO (October 24, 2018) -- Kathmandu, the iconic New Zealand travel and adventure brand, will launch in North America with a collection debut at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, Nov. 7-10, 2018.Founded in 1987, Kathmandu has grown from humble beginnings in ...read more
Bozeman, Mont., (October 22, 2018) — In 2008, Oboz Footwear, the True to the Trail® outdoor footwear company headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, partnered with Trees for the Future to create the One More Tree program which plants a tree for every pair of Oboz Footwear sold. As of ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (September 17, 2018) — At its 5th Anniversary celebration at Outdoor Retailer, Farm to Feet premiered the first film in its American Made video series which brings the personalities profiled on Farm to Feet’s packaging to life.Today, the North Carolina ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (July 18, 2018) — Jennifer Pharr Davis stormed onto the national scene in 2011 when she set the Fasted Known Time on the Appalachian Trail and was named National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year. She has since written four books, had two children, and ...read more
PORTSMOUTH, NH – Coolcore (www.coolcore.com), the leader in chemical-free thermoregulating fabrics, introduces ThreadFlare™, its latest thermoregulating fabric designed to provide optimal comfort in colder weather. “With ThreadFlare and our original Coolcore fabrics designed for ...read more
In 2013 Nester Hosiery launched Farm to Feet, a brand founded on the premise of creating the most innovative socks with a transparent domestic supply chain. Five years later Farm to Feet is recognized as one of the leading sock brands in the outdoor market acknowledged for its ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (May 8, 2018) — To mark the introduction of long distance hiker and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Jennifer Pharr Davis’ new book, The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience, Farm to Feet, makers ...read more
PORTSMOUTH, NH – Last week a payload was delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) by the Space-X Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon cargo capsule, including Coolcore t-shirts that will be used and tested by astronauts over the next six months. Coolcore (www.coolcore.com), the ...read more
Mt. Airy, NC - February 27, 2018 Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, announced today that they have appointed Allen Breeding and Associates to represent the brand in the South-Central states and Amy Brown and Associates in the Mid-West. Allen Breeding and Associates ...read more
Major focus will be on growing the Farm to Feet business Mt. Airy, NC - November 6. 2017 Nester Hosiery, a leading U.S. manufacturer of performance merino wool socks,, announced it has hired Chris Nitzsche as Vice President of Sales. Nitzsche will be responsible for expanding ...read more
Arcata, CA, May 18, 2016 - This summer, British explorers Olly Hicks and George Bullard will attempt the first documented crossing from Greenland to Scotland by kayak. The In the Wake of the Finnmen expedition follows a course likely traveled by Inuit tribes-people centuries ago. ...read more
ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, October 26, 2015 – Companies committed to domestic manufacturing have until Friday October 30, to submit their “made in America” story for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award (AMOGA). The award program recognizes companies with the most compelling ...read more
Outdoor brands Farm to Feet and Stormy Kromer have been named finalists in the 2015 Martha Stewart American Made Awards. As finalists in the style category, both brands have qualified for the Audience Choice Award which is chosen by online popular vote. To vote for Farm to Feet, ...read more
Ironwood, Michigan – Stormy Kromer, the iconic US manufacturer of boldly original headwear, apparel, and accessories, is introducing its first collection designed for the summer months at the 2015 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, UT, August 5-8, 2015 (booth ...read more
Companies committed to domestic manufacturing are invited to submit their “made in America” story for the 2016 American Made Outdoor Gear Award (AMOGA). The award program recognizes companies with the most compelling domestic manufacturing stories and will begin accepting entries ...read more
Developed using its advanced knitting technologies and incorporating INVISTA’s LYCRA® spandex from Waynesboro, VA, Farm to Feet has created a technically advanced and exceptionally breathable, comfortable and durable collection of hiking socks for Spring 2016. Along with Farm to ...read more
ARCATA, California – In July, three paddlers will depart on a 2,000 km expedition attempting to be the first team to successfully circumnavigate the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. Titled Ice Bears and Islands, Kayak Around Svalbard 2015, the expedition is expected to take ...read more
Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks,sock of 2015 Blue Ridge Marathon. In honor of the relationship, Farm to Feet has introduced theBlue Ridge Series of running socks. Each participant running in “America’s toughest road marathon” on April 18, 2015, will receive a pair of ...read more
Sock maker launches FloydFest giveaway in support of partnership. Mt. Airy, NC, April 2, 2015 - Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, announced it has teamed up with FloydFest as the official sock of the South's preeminent music festival. In support of the partnership, ...read more
ARCATA, California (March 23, 2015) – Kokatat announced today that it has teamed up with paddling industry veterans and expert instructors Steve and Cindy Scherrer and their Shellback Paddle Experience (www.shellbackpe.com). The Scherrers recently founded the program to share ...read more
Ironwood, Michigan (March 4, 2015) – Stormy Kromer, the iconic US manufacturer of boldly original headwear, apparel, and accessories, announced today the selection of Pale Morning Media as its national public relations partner. Founded in 1903 in Michigan’s still-rugged Upper ...read more
Seattle, WA (February 27, 2015) – KAVU, the true outdoor lifestyle clothing brand, has hired Desiree Hastie as men's Lead Designer. “Desiree brings incredible energy to the design process and we're excited to have her back in the KAVU family,” said KAVU founder and president, ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (February 16, 2015) — When Farm to Feet pro-angler Andy Montgomery makes his first cast at the Bassmaster Classic he will be relying on his signature Farm to Feet Blacksburg socks as he targets Lake Hartwell’s biggest bass. Farm to Feet, makers of 100 ...read more
ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, (January 22, 2015) – Sterling Rope Company (www.sterlingrope.com) today was named the overall winner of the third-annual American Made Outdoor Gear Award. The award was announced today during a ceremony at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (For Immediate Release) —Farm to Feet has selected Sport Dinaco of Lachine, QC, Canada, to distribute its 100% American socks in Canada. Sport Dinaco will introduce the brand into the Canadian Market beginning the summer of 2015. "We've been very ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (For Immediate Release) — Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, has partnered with Turtle Ridge Foundation (TRF), the non-profit founded by Olympic Champion Bode Miller and his family to support youth and adaptive ski programs. As part of the ...read more
Mt. Airy, North Carolina (For Immediate Release) — For Fall 15, Farm to Feet, makers of 100% American socks, is introducing an innovative collection of socks featuring a layered knit technology that provides ultimate comfort while reducing bulk designed for wintersports ...read more
ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, (For Immediate Release) – Winners of the 2015 American Made Outdoor Gear Awards will be announced at aceremony during the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market next week. The ceremony will be held in the Liberty Bottleworks booth (BRL233) from 5 to 6pm on Day 2 of ...read more
Seattle, WA (December 29, 2014) – KAVU, the true outdoor lifestyle clothing brand, has signed on as the official apparel supplier for the Timbrrr! Winter Music Festival in Leavenworth, WA, January 9- 10, 2015. “Music has always had a strong influence on KAVU and Timbrrr! is an ...read more
ARCATA, Calif. (December 19, 2014) – Kokatat has outfitted a four-member team that just began a whitewater journey of a lifetime, reaching from South Africa into China. Stage one of Expedition Inception, a two-stage expedition, will take the team from South Africa to Egypt. Over ...read more
ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, (November 28, 2014) – The American Made Outdoor Gear Award, which annually celebrates the stories of companies with a commitment to American manufacturing and sourcing in the outdoor market, announces the finalists for the 2015 American Made Outdoor Gear ...read more
ARCATA, CALIFORNIA, (October 31, 2014) – Today is the final day to submit entries for the 2015 American Made Outdoor Gear Award (AMOGA). Companies with a commitment to American manufacturing and sourcing can enter the 2015 American Made Outdoor Gear Award online at ...read more