Running

10/13/2025 |  On Sued for ’Embarrassing Squeak’ in Sneakers (SGB UPDATE) On Holdings was hit with a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Oregon, alleging that the Swiss-based company’s shoes produce a “noisy and embarrassing squeak” not covered by the company’s warranty.
“No reasonable customer would purchase shoes as highly priced as Defendant’s—or paid as much for them as they did—if they needed to make DIY alterations to make the products wearable, or cease wearing them completely due to the squeaky noise defect,” the lawsuit said.

10/3/2025 |  Champion runner Caster Semenya ending legal fight against sex eligibility rules, lawyer says (NBC Sports) CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya is ending a seven-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules in track and field, her lawyers said Thursday, despite winning a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights in July that appeared to have reignited one of sports' most contentious cases.

9/30/2025 |  Muir's former coach banned for three years over serious misconduct (Reuters Sports) Sept 30 (Reuters) - Olympic medallist Laura Muir's ex-coach Andy Young was banned from athletics for three years on Tuesday after he was found guilty of "serious misconduct" including manipulative behaviour and actions that placed performance above athlete welfare.

9/23/2025 |  EXEC: Running USA’s Survey Finds Hoka, Lululemon, Garmin Gaining Favor with Runners (SGB UPDATE) Running USA’s 2025 Global Running Survey revealed that Brooks remains the favorite footwear brand among respondents in the training and racing categories, while Hoka experienced a significant year-over-year increase in appeal for its trainers. Lululemon gained popularity with apparel, while Garmin watches, the Strava app, NordicTrack, and Gatorade led their respective categories.

9/22/2025 |  Topo Athletic Expands Headquarters Amid Rapid Growth (SGB UPDATE)

Topo Athletic, the running footwear brand owned by Designer Brands (DBI), announced an expansion of its headquarters in Framingham, MA, to 39 Grant Street.

The company said the expansion supports the brand’s “rapid growth and momentum following a landmark year for the brand, marked by record sales, new product launches, and increased industry recognition.”