Jul 23, 2014 8:00 AM

Gallery: A New Line of Running Gear for People Who Love Old-School Style

Tracksmith
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Tracksmith is a new line of running gear that's shunning the slick neon trends for a more streamlined aesthetic.
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longfellowshort
The Longfellows short is a nod to co-founder Matt Taylor's love of running in basketball shorts. The goal was to create a longer short that felt weightless.

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Vancortland Short Navy Front-003
The Van Cortland short is made from Schoeller mesh. So is its liner---a nice detail.
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You could call Tracksmith the anti-Nike. The brand is all navy, maroon and forest green.

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greyboy
The greyboy is made from a custom cotton blend Taylor wanted to model after an old t-shirt from the '70s he found in his father-in-law’s closet.
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The singlet's armholes were iterated time and time again to ensure there would be no rubbing. Its slits are positioned to encourage air billowing up the back.

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spikebag
The spike bag is made from scrap material found on the floor of the New England Shirt Company, which manufactures for brands like LL Bean.

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