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ATHLETE-LED DESIGN

TEST. ITERATE. REPEAT.

The only way to become the best is to work with the best. To create gear that’s built to perform at the highest levels, we collaborate with a team of some of the most obsessed and passionate athletes in the world – on the design, development, and testing of our gear. Ultimately, our goal is simple: to create gear worthy of the world’s top athletes.

Helo Ruck

FIELD TEST

Known mainly as a quick weekend getaway spot for outdoor enthusiasts and home to plenty of ritzy corporate events, Santa Catalina Island also presents a brutal natural environment, sitting 29 miles off the coast of Long Beach. For veteran Navy SEAL Operator Mike O’Dowd, this made it the ideal place to Field Test Ten Thousand’s Tactical Short and Versatile Shirt. Joined by his partner, veteran Marine Raider Benjie Manibog, the two planned a grueling swim/ruck mission beginning with a helicopter insertion over the open ocean, meant to strengthen their amphibious rescue capabilities. see more

Murph

Murph

FIELD TEST

Lieutenant Murphy’s story quickly became legend in the SEAL community and beyond. It came to represent what it truly means to serve, and embodied the very concept of sacrifice.  see more

Tactical Games Field Test

Tactical Games Field Test

FIELD TEST

Through rigorous testing by members of the Special Operations community, we’ve developed a pant that extends the utmost mobility and protection from coarse environments. Seeking the most grueling challenge for the Tactical Pant, we knew The Tactical Games would be the ultimate test. see more

Fight Short Field Test

Fight Short Field Test

FIELD TEST

Richie Van Houten’s fitness resume is impressive: a former professional MMA fighter, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt, and brown belt No-Gi world champ, he now owns and operates his own gym in Hoboken. Newer to the Ten Thousand athlete team, Richie stresses he’s been wearing Ten Thousand gear for far longer than the five months he’s been with the company and he was absolutely stoked to take the Fight Shorts through a proper Field Test. see more

Tactical Pant

PRODUCT LAUNCH

Inspired and co-created by members of the U.S. Special Operations community, the Tactical Pant was built to be the ultimate combination of durability, comfort, and functionality for men who live with intention, purpose, and readiness for the unpredictable. Every detail of the Tactical Pant was created for optimal performance anywhere and everywhere — from a long ruck to a day on the range — while maintaining an understated aesthetic for everyday wear. see more

Filson Field Test

FIELD TEST

At Ten Thousand, all our gear is built for toughness. The Versatile Shirt, Tactical Short, and the Training Crew Sock are some of those products. We designed this gear to be strong enough for the first responders whose fitness is absolutely essential to not only their own lives, but the lives around them as well. You can wear this gear to the gym, you could wear it on an off-trail hike, you can wear it on the job, and our dream was that it would wear the same no matter where you are. The only thing left to do was put the gear to the test, and we knew Alex Fitchler was the man for the job. see more

Foundation Pant

PRODUCT LAUNCH

From powerlifters to CrossFit games winners, our team of lifters emphasized the need for a training pant purpose-built for how lifters train. From an ultra-durable fabric that resists snagging and pilling to upward-facing seams that prevent catching on the bar to four-way stretch for max range of motion, the Foundation Pant is packed full of features to meet the demands of your toughest lifting sessions. see more

Sherpa Tech Jacket

PRODUCT LAUNCH

The limited-edition Sherpa Tech Jacket is designed to get you to and from every session and through every recovery day. Built as the ultimate transitional outer layer with an innovative recycled wool fabric, zippered hand pockets, and numerous heat-retention innovations, we built the Sherpa Tech Jacket alongside our athlete team to keep you feeling warm and ready to go, no matter where your adventures take you. see more

5 Biggest Mistakes in Marathon Training: Episode 2

5 Biggest Mistakes in Marathon Training: Episode 2

FIELD TEST

The New York City Marathon is almost here – and Dan Churchill is ready. Last week, Dan introduced you to his relationship with healthy eating as he trains for one of the nation's most venerable marathons. Now, Dan is taking it a step further. Follow along as Dan shows us exactly how he'll be fueling up – and the logic behind the decisions – as he gears up for the 26.2 mile distance. see more

Filson x Ten Thousand

PRODUCT LAUNCH

While Filson was born in the woods and Ten Thousand in the gym, our visions are strikingly similar: to create gear for some of the world's toughest, most adventurous men. That's why we've teamed up with the legendary American outfitter to launch a limited run of our most durable gear in Filson's signature Marsh Olive colorway.  Designed to meet the demands of men for whom failure is not an option, the Filson x Ten Thousand collaboration is built for our everyday heroes - the first responders and wildland firefighters for whom physical training is a way of life.  see more

Churchill Marathon Prep: Episode 1

Churchill Marathon Prep: Episode 1

FIELD TEST

As Executive Chef at NYC’s acclaimed Charley St. and sought-after author, podcaster, and TV host, Dan Churchill is an authority on the intersection between healthy eating and performance. In his training for the 2021 New York Marathon, nutrition has played a key role in keeping Dan healthy and ensuring that he’ll perform at the level he wants on race day. Now, he’s bringing that expertise to Ten Thousand. Relying on his unique understanding of the role that food plays in training and his personal experiences alike, Dan is giving us an inside look into how to use nutrition to drive high performance distance running. Episode 1 is just the beginning. see more

Midweight Tech Jacket

PRODUCT LAUNCH

When it came to launching our first outerwear style, we knew we had to be thoughtful in our approach – it had to both look good for daily wear, and it had to perform so it could be worn after your sweatiest sessions. Developed in close collaboration with our top athletes, the Midweight Tech Jacket is designed to be worn alone or layered for added warmth around town, on your way to the gym, or during your next outdoor adventure. see more

Colorado Crush

Colorado Crush

FIELD TEST

Rather than set out to beat someone else's record, this past summer Robbie Balenger invented his own challenge; the Colorado Crush. A marathon. Two ultramarathons. All 486 miles of the Colorado Trail. 58 mountain peaks over 14,000 ft. All without leaving his home state. see more

Denver Athlete Summit

FIELD TEST

Our athletes are at the center of the design and development process. When creating every new product, we send prototypes to guys across the country who push the gear to its breaking point...and beyond. Last month, this formerly individualistic testing process came to life on a whole different level. see more

The Speed Project

FIELD TEST

If you try to make sense of The Speed Project the way you would a sanctioned race - route, water stations, Biofreeze booths, where to watch - you won’t be able to. That’s the entire point. When they say #NORULES they mean it. There’s only one goal - to get from Los Angeles to Las Vegas as fast as possible. Read On

MAKING OF: FIGHT SHORT

PRODUCT LAUNCH

Built in collaboration with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu champions and members of the sport’s founding family, the Fight Short redefines modern gear for no-gi BJJ and meets the demands of other combat sports. With a relentless focus on durability, range of motion, and support, we designed the Fight Short to meet the distinct needs of our wear-testing team members whose expertise range across martial art forms and fighting styles. see more

Tideline Burner

FIELD TEST

When we designed our Set Short, our goal was to make a short that could easily transition between land and water. We didn’t want swim trunks that sort-of worked on land or a pair of shorts that would be awkward underwater. Check It Out

MAKING OF: DISTANCE SHORT

PRODUCT LAUNCH

Designed, developed, and tested by our team of elite runners, the Distance Short sets the new standard for high-performance running gear. With a relentless focus on lightness, range of motion, comfort, and fit inspired by the wants and needs of our wear testing team, we designed it to give our runners everything they need – but nothing they don’t. Simply, the ultra-lightweight and breathable Distance Short is built to meet the demands of the world record holders, ultra-marathoners, and run community icons that built it. read on

Seamless Shirt Feedback

CUSTOMER SURVEYS

Last month, 1,000 customers put our latest Field Test prototype to the test and through the wringer. We designed our Seamless Shirt in a way that we believed solves for the pain points of our competitors' offerings. But while we may think that, there's only one opinion that truly matters: yours. See More

Tactical Murph

FIELD TEST

This workout requires the ultimate trifecta - speed, strength, and endurance. Luckily, the Tactical Short lends itself to all three. see more