REI Listener Backlash & Crocs Sneaker Drama

The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) Colin opens things up by responding to listener responses to last week's episode and how REI and Dick's are growing increasingly close to being the same thing.

Then Colin & Producer Dave hit the following headlines to come out of the outdoor industry over the past week:

• Black Diamond posts a loss in the second quarter in part because of PFAS. Could this have been avoided? (16:13)
• BOA & Primaloft post second quarter gains. Is this a sign that outdoor brands are investing in their 2025 product lines? (20:17)
• Crocs makes plans to make more sneakers after the success of their May sneaker launch. After first throwing up Colin talks about why this is a good idea. (22:55)

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