We were next door neighbors who bonded over a love of triathlon.
Most weekends will find us out on a long ride through the mountains of Southern California. The more training and racing we did together, the more we realized that it was really difficult to find cute triathlon clothes for women. We could never find coordinated kits. Shorts were always boring black and tops were often too "girlie" in pink or elementary florals.
Most weekends will find us out on a long ride through the mountains of Southern California. The more training and racing we did together, the more we realized that it was really difficult to find cute triathlon clothes for women. We could never find coordinated kits. Shorts were always boring black and tops were often too "girlie" in pink or elementary florals.
We wanted something cooler. Something edgier and more sophisticated. Something more functional for women. Something that was a no-brainer in the dark at 5 a.m. when trying to figure out what top went with what shorts for an early morning ride.
And with all the miles and hours put into training, we came to question the status quo with what clothing was currently offered to women endurance athletes.
Such as...
• Why are our clothes tight where we are most self-concious, but loose where we need support?
• Why do we always have chafing after a long ride/run/race?
• Why are people on teams the only ones that get matching outfits?
• Why is it so hard to find small items like salt tabs and chapstick under jackets etc. in big jersey pockets?
So one evening, after lots of brainstorming and wine (antioxidants...very good for recovery!), we decided we could make our own clothes. Clothes that addressed these issues. Clothes that are functional, stylish, and able to withstand the rigors of high-mileage training and racing. Clothes that flatter a woman's body (as much as spandex can!) As girls, we know where things tend to chafe, how much support is needed where, and where to put the items women like to take with them on long rides and runs. We addressed all these issues in the design of our clothes.
Thus, SOAS was born.
And with all the miles and hours put into training, we came to question the status quo with what clothing was currently offered to women endurance athletes.
Such as...
• Why are our clothes tight where we are most self-concious, but loose where we need support?
• Why do we always have chafing after a long ride/run/race?
• Why are people on teams the only ones that get matching outfits?
• Why is it so hard to find small items like salt tabs and chapstick under jackets etc. in big jersey pockets?
So one evening, after lots of brainstorming and wine (antioxidants...very good for recovery!), we decided we could make our own clothes. Clothes that addressed these issues. Clothes that are functional, stylish, and able to withstand the rigors of high-mileage training and racing. Clothes that flatter a woman's body (as much as spandex can!) As girls, we know where things tend to chafe, how much support is needed where, and where to put the items women like to take with them on long rides and runs. We addressed all these issues in the design of our clothes.
Thus, SOAS was born.
Our mission is to bring women in endurance sports a means of feeling strong and
feminine at the same time. We are all about fashion, fit and function.
We are womens specific. We hope you enjoy our line. With all you do in
training and life, you deserve to look great & be comfortable!
Cheers!
We are womens specific. We hope you enjoy our line. With all you do in
training and life, you deserve to look great & be comfortable!
Cheers!
