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in a seamless fusion of style and performance." In its Merrell Moab Speed 2 x Sweaty Betty, the outdoor firm brings technical details — like abrasion-tested rubber and Lightweight FlexPlate technology — while the metallic accents and high style quotient are an ode to the fitness brand. "e Moab Speed 2 feeds into the modern culture of fast, athletic hiking pursuits with the support you need," said Merrell VP of product management, Shaun Bohnsack. Dialed-In Durability Pickleball brand Stack Athletics "has benefited from streetwear culture blending into all aspects of consumer products," but its primary focus is "technical performance products built for the courts — for getting sweaty, hard drives, big lunges and long rallies," according to the company's brand director, August Simmons. Stack's new men's Tourney Short went through multiple rounds of iterations to find the right fit in both the short and liner. e MellowMesh liner is described as "milky smooth, while giving the perfect amount of stretch, support and breathability." A Caddy Pocket sits inconspicuously on the back waistband to hold up to two pickleballs. e Flowstate Zip Tee features a so, quick- drying, micro-vented blend to help the body stay cool and self-regulate in long matches. e firm offers "both performance and lifestyle pieces because pickleball culture has become such a large part of people's lives, both on and off the courts," commented the exec. Meanwhile, a tennis dress is one of the standouts from the Nishat x CORDURA NYCO Stack Athletics Flowstate Zip Tee Alwrld Alrn Ventilated Back Crop Bra Merrell Moab Speed 2 X Sweaty Betty 18 • July/August 2024 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com DESIGN / MODERN PERFORMANCE

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