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Zoot Innovation Once Again - Zoot Compression
MEDICALLY TESTED. SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN. Zoot’s CompressRx is the ONLY medically developed, tested and PROVEN compression sports product on the market. The difference? Zoot is the first to offer zoned muscle and graduated compression in one garment. Why? For a 25% reduction of lactate, 28% reduction in perceived exertion and a 40% improvement in recovery. Zoot is also the only compression product sized using a 3-D view of your body’s unique measurements to accurately respond to your muscle groups and provide true compression performance. Worn by athletes in the NLF, MLS, NHL, cycling and of course, triathlon, Zoot’s CRX is spreading amongst the world’s best athletes and has already been presented at the American Conference of Sports Medicine for its proven benefits to increase performance. For a closer look at Zoot’s CRx, visit www.zootsports.com.
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Compress Rx available at these stores
Enduro Sport - Leaside |
Bialkowski Trysport |
820 Wharncliffe Rd South London, ON 519-854-1278 |
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Zoot Sports Introduces the First Triathlon Specific Footwear Line
Zoot
Sports, a global leader in premium multisport apparel and wetsuits, introduces
the first triathlon specific footwear line – the ULTRA Footwear
Collection. Zoot Sports has a long tradition of creating innovative products
for multisport athletes. This tradition began in 1983 when Christal Nylin
created the first triathlon specific product – the Zoot Racesuit.
In staying true to Zoot’s philosophy of “Finding Product Solutions
for Multisport Athletes,” the Zoot Product Team reacted to consistent
feedback from athletes about the problems with running footwear for triathlons.
After years of studying triathletes and further reinforced by athlete focus groups, Zoot Sports identified four inherent footwear problems specific to triathletes:
- Speed of Entry – The need to get in and out of T2 as quickly as possible
- Sockless Wear – Triathletes don’t want to take the time to put socks on
- WaterRetention – Studies have shown that traditional running shoes can gain an additional 30% of their weight during a race
- Biomechanics – Athletes run differently after racing a bike
The solution to these problems is the ULTRA Line of Footwear. The initial ULTRA line of Zoot Footwear includes four models in both men’s and women’s styles: the ULTRA Race, an 8.4 ounce neutral racing shoe; the ULTRA TT, a 9.2 ounce neutral lightweight trainer; the ULTRA Tempo+, a 9.5 oz. dual-density midsole stability shoe; and the ULTRA Recovery Sandal, a fully customizable and cushioned sandal that helps reduce swelling and promotes a speedy recovery.
The ULTRA Footwear project is led by footwear industry veterans Aaron Azevedo (formerly with Saucony, Reebok, North Face), Bob Carroll (formerly with Saucony) and Mike Rouse (formerly with Mizuno, Brooks). “Over the past 25 years, there have been great performance breakthroughs in swimming and cycling that can be traced back to triathlon specific products, such as the first triathlon wetsuit and the tri-specific bike,“ notes Mike Rouse, “but no one has ever addressed the most crucial part of the race, the run, and we’re excited to bring this innovation to the industry and the athletes.”
Zoot has been aggressively testing the shoes and has successfully wear-tested them in competition at several Ironman 70.3 triathlons. Only two weeks ago, sub-2:40 marathoner and Zoot athlete, Kim Rouse, won her age group wearing the Zoot ULTRA Race shoes at the Honu Ironman 70.3.
“This product launch firmly positions Zoot Sports as the premium
multisport brand,” said Brian Enge, CEO of Zoot Sports, “We
are the only brand that can cover the athlete from head to toe, start
to finish, and from training to race to recovery.”
The Zoot ULTRA Footwear line will be showcased at the Fleet Feet Summer
Conference, Summer Outdoor Retailer, Interbike and The Running Event.
The soft launch will be held in Kona at the Ironman World Championships
this October. The ULTRA Footwear Line will be available to consumers for
purchase at select ULTRA Dealers in March 2008.
About Zoot Sports:
Born in Kona in 1983, Zoot Sports has been committed to finding product
solutions for multisport athletes since the creation of the first trisuit.
After 24 years, Zoot Sports continues to draw on its history in the sport
and its athletes to bring forth the most comprehensive, technologically-advanced
and complete multisport product line in the world. Zoot believes that
the athlete that is the most comfortable, supported and ventilated will
be the athlete that performs best, race day and everyday. www.zootsports.com
For more information contact:
Elisette Carlson
Zoot Sports
760-477-2299 x113
elisette@zootsports.com
Zoot Sports is the Official Run and Apparel Sponsor to the HSBC Triathlon Series
Zoot Retailers - Click on the store name for web details
Durham Swimwear |
Running Free |
Enduro Sport - Leaside |
Enduro Sport Outlet 33 Coldwater Rd Toronto, ON 416-449-7442 |
Running Free Barrie 520 Bryne Drive Unit 9 Barrie, ON 705-728-1110 |
Running Free Newmarket 201 Main St South Newmarket, ON 905-235-1438 |
Running Free Milton 515 Main St East Milton, ON 905-878-4800 |
The Long Run |
Bialkowski Trysport |
Velocity Bike and Multisport |
D’Ornellas Bike Shop |
820 Wharncliffe Rd South London, ON 519-854-1278 |
Runner’s Choice |
Runner’s Den Waterdown 245 Dundas Street East Waterdown, ON 905-690-4004 |
Run For Your Life 707 Talbot St St Thomas, ON 519-637-0333 |
Clarkson Cycle and Fitness |
Runner’s Den |
180 Bloor St West Toronto, ON 416-923-9702 |
Runner’s Den Owen Sound 715 Second Avenue East Owen Sound, ON 519-371-1577 |
Runner’s Den Port Dover 361 Main St Port Dover, ON 519-583-3100 |
Runner’s Den Grimsby 60 Main St East Grimsby, ON 905-309-0289 |
Runner’s Edge |
Sport X 11 Chambers St Smiths Falls, ON 613-284-1632 |
232 King St Peterborough, ON 705-876-6346 |
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269 10th St East Owen Sound, ON 519-376-9777 |
20 Meg Drive London, ON 519-680-5100 |
33 Quebec St Quelph, ON 519-763-8033 |
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118 Thomas St Oakville, ON 905-815-1952 |
564 Plains Rd East Burlington, ON 905-333-0514 |
21 Ringwood Dr Stouffville, ON 905-640-6657 |
Impala Bicycles |
Fresh Air Experience |
Runner’s Life |
Cycle Works |
Tri & Run Sports |
T.I. Cycle |
Gearheads |
Gears & Grinds |
Bushtukah |
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1291 Wellington St Ottawa, ON 613-729-3002 |