Brooks enters the soccer market?

[Damon]

Noticed that the Chilean National Team is now kitted out in Brooks apparel. As you may know, Brooks is a running shoe/apparel company that is very loyal to the running-specific market - up until now apparently.

I know this is a bit of an obscure thread, but does anyone out there have ANY info on how Brooks got a start making soccer apparel? Anyone have any info on the FFCH's deal with Brooks?

[Jc18star]

They had boots on the market in England in 96 when I was over there. I think Gary Liniker may have even endorsed them at one point.

[Damon]

They had boots on the market in England in 96 when I was over there. I think Gary Liniker may have even endorsed them at one point.

I don't know that I would stray from the 3 stripes to try Brooks soccer shoes, but I wear their shorts to run in and they're fantastic. From the pics I saw of the Chileans, Brooks is providing everything to them except for shoes, including their current playing kits. Looks like a quality jersey, but they're not for sale (yet?) at the SubSide Sports site. Perhaps they haven't received them yet, or they're out of stock.

[Case]

Gazza used to wear Brooks, Lineker wore Quaser's!