OUR MISSION: ESSENTIAL ATHLETE
We build gear for your complete identity.
You don’t leave your work ethic at the job site, and you don’t leave your athletic drive on the pavement. We design for the endurance enthusiasts who form the backbone of our communities, and who find their rhythm when the shift is done.
Who is the Essential Athlete?
- The Professional Grit: You work the shifts that power our daily lives. You are the nurses, firefighters, and tradespeople who handle the heavy lifting and critical care.
- The Athletic Drive: When the shift ends, your drive doesn't. You swap work boots and scrubs for running shoes and cycling cleats.
- The Complete Identity: You don't separate your work ethic from your athletic endurance; the two fuel each other. Your profession is a badge of honor, and your athletic milestones are earned recognition.
The Shield & Recognition Series
We realized that while there was plenty of gear for the athletic "lifestyle," nothing spoke to the actual reality of the people doing the hardest work. Our Shield Series serves as your professional coat of arms—a symbol of the craft you’ve mastered and the sports you love. Our Recognition Series makes a clear statement: Nurses Run Too, Electricians Cycle Too. These aren't just slogans; they are proof that your profession doesn't limit your potential—it builds the foundation for your grit.
The Heart of Spoke & Sole
Essential Athlete is a proud branch of the Spoke & Sole brand. We are rooted in a community of runners and cyclists who balance the demands of the modern workforce with the call of the road. Through the Spoke & Sole Podcast, we talk to anyone who runs and/or cycles, with a special spotlight on essential athletes who use endurance sports to bring a better version of themselves to their work, their family, and their world.