ISPO Awards Shortlist Released

The top 5 nominees in this year’s ISPO Award categories have been announced, giving an exciting first glimpse into the most innovative product developments in the sports and outdoor industry. The Gold Winners, the highest-rated products in each category,as well as the Jury Choice and Public Choice winners will be revealed live at ISPO.

The ISPO Award is one of the most critical benchmarks in the global sports industry. As ISPO’s seal of quality and innovation, it highlights each year the products, materials, and concepts that are shaping the future of sport.

ISPO Award: A Benchmark for the entire Industry

Every year, an independent jury evaluates hundreds of entries from the international sports and outdoor segment. The shortlist, the top 5 in each category, already shows the direction the industry is heading: toward sustainable material innovations, innovative technologies, functional everyday solutions, and products that combine performance with responsibility.

“With the announcement of the Top 5, we are giving the industry a first insight into the topics that are particularly relevant this year,” says Lena Haushofer, Exhibition Director of ISPO. “I am personally very curious to see which innovations will win their respective categories. The awards are part of a format that makes innovation visible, tangible, and immediately usable for the entire industry.”

Live Announcement at ISPO 2025

The Gold Winners and recipients of Special Recognitions will be announced live on November 30, 2025, at 12:30 PM on the Conference Stage in Hall B1. Only at the event will the brands learn which products have been awarded Gold and who will receive the Public Choice and Jury Choice awards.

The live format has become a key feature of ISPO: it allows brands and visitors to celebrate innovations together, exchange ideas directly, and experience the winning products immediately afterward in the ISPO Award Exhibition Area. All visitors of ISPO 2025 are warmly invited to attend the ISPO Award Gathering.  

A First Look at the Top 5

The Top 5 represent the most innovative entries of the year. Selected examples include:

• The North Face – Summit VECTIV™ Pro 3 (Running & Trailrunning)
• EDELRID – OHMEGA (Mountaineering & Climbing)
• Rab – Syclon XP 40 (Hiking)
• Mammut – Eiger Free Pro HS Bib Pants Women (Snowsports)
• IMPETUS – IM001NGC (Lifestyle & Athleisure)

Brands such as Outopia, Reima, KIPRUN, Dometic, and FLECTR are also finalists and will present their solutions at the Award Exhibition during the fair.

“The Top 5 already show the enormous diversity and depth of this year’s innovations,” says Christina Rabl, Product Owner ISPO Awards. “From resource-saving material solutions to high-tech products for extreme conditions and intelligent everyday companions, the range is impressive and forward-looking.”

ISPO strengthens Innovation

The ISPO Award is a central part of ISPO: it connects the global sports industry, highlights trends early, and accelerates the dissemination of solutions that make sports, outdoor activities, and movement more sustainable, accessible, and performance-oriented.

By combining jury expertise, trade show presence, digital reach, and community involvement, the award ensures that innovations are not only recognized but actively brought to market.

Full Shortlist Across All Categories

Running & Trailrunning

• The North Face – Summit VECTIV™ Pro 3
• Outopia – Vita Shell Jacket
• KIPRUN – KIPNEXT
• NEDAO – HexRise Active Running Long Sleeve
• Mizuno – BreathDry Shell Jacket

Mountaineering & Climbing

• EDELRID – OHMEGA
• BLACKYAK – Javari Suit
• The North Face – Summit 5050 AMK Hoodie
• Mammut – 9.8 Crag Recycled Classic Rope
• BLACKYAK – WATUSI LIGHT SUIT

Hiking

• Rab – Syclon XP 40
• Kathmandu – XT Series Pack 40L
• Rab – Mythic -6
• Kathmandu – Womens XT Series Hybrid Octa Fleece Hooded Jacket
• Simond – MT900 Ultra-Light Backpack

Snowsports

• Mammut – Eiger Free Pro HS Bib Pants Women
• Helly Hansen – Sogn Patrol Shell Jacket
• ELAN – ACE GSX FX
• PELLIOT – The Limit Series One‑Piece Down Coat
• ORTOVOX – FOCUS VOICE

Lifestyle & Athleisure

• IMPETUS – IM001NGC (Shirt)
• Reima – BugProof Hoodie Surista
• Peak Performance – R&D Helium Loop
• BOSIDENG – 3‑in-1 Smart Layering Kids Down Jacket
• Peak Design – Roller Pro

Camping

• Simond – Single Wall Trekking Tent 2P UL Condensless
• Robens – LightCore UL 3.1R Regular
• Dometic – CFX5-Serie
• ACEBEAM – Keylight 500
• Robens – Scoria Quilt UL +6 °C Regular

Bike & Commuting

• BOSIDENG – Circular Design Fashion & Functional Puffer
• BBB Cycling – BackStreet LED ERT
• QIAODAN – Carbon-Reduction Intelligent Wearable Luminous Riding Windbreaker
• FLECTR – CARGO MATE

Mixed

• Helly Hansen – Lifa Merino KnitEvo Crew
• Viking – QuikGo GTX SL
• Polartec – Ritmo PTC Air Core Hooded Anorak / Air Core Pants
• Acemate – Tennis Robot
• EGGspander – Your GYM ToGo!

 More information can be found at: www.ispo.com/award

 More information can be found at: www.ispo.com/munich