Zoots roots go back to 1983 when founder Crystal Nyland ingeniously decided that transitioning could be a much smoother (and faster!) process if the triathlete could avoid a complete apparel overhaul. So, Crystal began making performance apparel that catered to elite athletes competing in the emerging sport of triathlon by providing more functional race apparel.
By sewing pads into running shorts, experimenting with swim fabrics, and attaching run singlets to bike shorts Crystal created one and two-piece racesuits for triathletes racing Ironman. Innovative designs such as the padded Tri Brief, the drop tail, the aerodynamically designed Tri Jersey, and the 3" inseam bike shorts immediately gained popularity as did the colorful lycra fabrics that were custom fit for athletes. The same principle of innovative product solutions for multisport athletes guides Zoot Sports to this very day.
In 1996, Zoot Hawaii moved to the mainland and the product line has expanded since. Today Zoot Sports is 100% focused on providing the ultimate in performance apparel, wet suits, and accessories. Zoot provides the highest level of performance, innovation, quality and fit without sacrificing design and aesthetics.