The winners of the 2016 ISPO Global Sports Design Awards have been announced, unveiling the best sports products of the next season worldwide...

In mid-January, 45 professional judges from 10 countries around the world gathered in Munich to select the best sports products of the 2016/2017 season from 535 entries in the 2016 ISPO Global Sports Design Awards. The entries were divided into categories including extreme sports, outdoor sports, snow sports, fitness, health & wellness, and Asian products, with one “Product of the Year Award” given for each category. At the same time, the environmental protection judges also selected three best eco-innovation concepts. This year’s results show that the themes of environmental protection and electronics are increasingly penetrating the entire sports goods industry.

Outdoor Sports: Vertical ― X-OS Treklight 38L+10L

The Vertical X-OS Treklight 38L+10L is an exceptionally advanced alpine backpack equipped with the new EXOS system. This revolutionary system uses a carbon-aluminum internal frame to shift the load from the shoulders to the hips, reducing shoulder strain and providing optimal comfort.

Fitness: TomTom ― Runner 2 Cardio + Music

The Runner 2 Cardio + Music is a watch with GPS and music player features. It detects your heart rate via pulse and displays it on the watch screen, eliminating the need for a chest strap. With continuous all-day tracking, it ensures you stay monitored even when not actively exercising, recording your steps, distance, active time, and calories burned.

Asian Product Award: Kailas ― “EDGE” Climbing Backpack 35L

This 35-liter lightweight backpack from Kailas is designed specifically for extreme mountaineers. Its SAS carrying system allows for self-weight adjustment. Without hip straps, the entire aluminum structure weighs just 700 grams. This highly innovative backpack is also suitable for hiking.