It would be cool if Quiksilver was actually very serious about getting involved in the running market. I would definitely buy their gear ahead of Nike, Adidas, or New Balance. Also, how is Under Armour doing with their running endeavor?
So how long have you worked for Quiksilver?
Presuming you are not spam... Actually, who cares if you are, this is a decent topic...
It would depend on how well the items were made. I surfed growing up; still do on occasion. I by no means identify myself as a surfer, but would still feel a kinship with the brand if they produced quality running products.
I always thought Quicksilver was kind of the sellout brand, but that is probably wrong. Any surfers know?
the more the merrier
Polyester is polyester, it doesn't matter whose name is on it, the "wicking" "heat gear", "dry fit", whatever is not some form of magical treatment.
you cannot be serious wrote:
So how long have you worked for Quiksilver?
I honestly don't. I just read the quote of the day from the front page and the corresponding article, and thought it would be an interesting topic to disgust.
It also reminded me of how Under Armour said they were going to get into the running business (there were a series of flotrack videos a while ago) but I have not heard of them doing anything lately.
I don't know why more elite runners don't "think outside the box" and branch out to non-shoe companies like this. Triathletes have it figured out. So do a lot of ultra and trail runners. There's a lot of niche companies out there, some of whom may even pay you a salary and bonus structure (whereas a shoe company may give you shoes/gear only). If you find your niche as a runner and market yourself/the products well, you can definitely be a true "professional" runner.
I don't understand either. When you see all the other sponsorships in other sports, it makes one wonder why runners only have one and why they are always a running apparel company. What if ford was also a sponsor of hanson Brooks, or star bucks sponsored the OTC, or garmin sponsored some runners, the list could be endless.
Rhinestone Cockpiece wrote:
Polyester is polyester, it doesn't matter whose name is on it, the "wicking" "heat gear", "dry fit", whatever is not some form of magical treatment.
True, but a lot of it has to do with quality of construction, fit, fabrics used.
You know that a pair of wal-mart shorts is a world apart from a nice Nike TEAM kit.
If you want the Sport of Track and Field to be more successful you need more Sponsors in the Sport. All the running companies especially Nike want to keep only a hand fully of companies controlling the sport. Everyone in this Sport who wants to be paid more needs to support any new sponsor or new idea. And Quiksilver Performance and Roxy have been selling into the Club Volleyball sport for years. They have a great product, they just need more people to know about it.
Why not get more clothing companies involved in the sport. If we had more sponsors I am sure runners like David McNeil would have some kind of sponsor ship by now.
Also, part of the problem stems from major shoe companies wanting to be the primary sponsor on a uniform, at the exclusion of other potentials sponsors. A lot of this ties into the archaeic, amateurish uniform rules set by the IAAF/USATF. They need to get rid of that crap and model ourselves after other more lucrative sports.
Interesting read... Under Armour running apparel has been huge, they have some of the top selling pieces in specialty and big box.
Would Quicksilver have liners in their shorts?
I give Brandon Bethke a lot of credit for going about to find an alternative sponsor. It'd be great to see this work out for Brandon and many others.
Hold It Now... wrote:
Rhinestone Cockpiece wrote:Polyester is polyester, it doesn't matter whose name is on it, the "wicking" "heat gear", "dry fit", whatever is not some form of magical treatment.
True, but a lot of it has to do with quality of construction, fit, fabrics used.
You know that a pair of wal-mart shorts is a world apart from a nice Nike TEAM kit.
Beyond price, not really.
There is potential wrote:
I don't understand either. When you see all the other sponsorships in other sports, it makes one wonder why runners only have one and why they are always a running apparel company. What if ford was also a sponsor of hanson Brooks, or star bucks sponsored the OTC, or garmin sponsored some runners, the list could be endless.
Saturn did and we all saw how that worked out...
Hold It Now... wrote:
True, but a lot of it has to do with quality of construction, fit, fabrics used.
You know that a pair of wal-mart shorts is a world apart from a nice Nike TEAM kit.
Not true. Nike owns the Starter brand sold in Wal-mart and most of the stuff is probably made in the same factory.
go non shoe company wrote:
They need to get rid of that crap and model ourselves after other more lucrative sports.
Like NASCAR!
Quicksilver track spikes would be sick.
This would be awesome. Here in Puerto Rico, where surfing is very strong, it would sell very good. Specially Roxy running gear. My daughter would buy only Roxy running gear if she could get it locally.
chicoz wrote:
Hold It Now... wrote:True, but a lot of it has to do with quality of construction, fit, fabrics used.
You know that a pair of wal-mart shorts is a world apart from a nice Nike TEAM kit.
Beyond price, not really.
More than likely the same 12 year olds made both for their 8 cents an hour.