Speedland recently released their much anticipated third commission, a hyper-performance trail shoe intended for ultra-length distances, which they call the GS:TAM. So, Matt Mitchell sat down with co-founders Dave Dombrow and Kevin Fallon to catch up on all that’s transpired since their first appearance on the show back in February of 2022; how they came to adopt a commission-based model for their company; the ins-and-outs of building an athlete team; what informed the design of the GS:TAM; and a whole lot more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

• What’s New? (2:31)
• SL:PDX Reception (3:50)
• Speedland’s “Commission” Model (6:16)
• Building an Athlete Team (9:50)
• Collaborating with FreeTrail (14:44)
• Corporate Team (16:03)
• GS:TAM Deep-Dive (16:58)
• Availability (25:11)
• Small Brand Surprises (29:12)
• The Future of Speedland (31:15)
• Cameron Hanes Commission & Criticism (34:50)
• Cocodona 250 & Race Sponsorship (37:19)

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• On the Creation of a “Hyper-Performance” Trail Shoe Company: Speedland (Ep.107)
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