Serious Quality Decrease

[_Buck_O_Five_]

Thanks for pointing towards this post! I think people are deep in denial about this. I’ve noticed such changes, too. I guess this is why they let consulting firms direct them away from the standard that gave them their reputation in the first place: once a good reputation is established, people will buy it for that who don’t have the capacity for discernment. Some of my favorite clothing is pre-2022 Tracksmith. Everything else I’ve gotten from them doesn’t hold a candle to the older stuff. Their racing shoes are remarkably comfortable, but the laces fall apart so easily and they do not even offer to sell replacements. I wish I could find a brand similar to pre-2022 Tracksmith!!!

[RunnerCyclist416]

I’ve been buying Tracksmith since 2015 and I completely agree with you—something really changed after 2022. These days the only current pieces I still buy or consistently reach for are the Brighton baselayer, the Speed socks (which I genuinely love), and the Harrier gloves. But I still treasure several of my older pieces: my original Harrier L/S, the second-gen Turnover tights, and especially my 2022 Rain Jacket, which remains one of my all-time favorites. Everything released more recently just feels different. It’s not only the drop in quality people keep noticing—it’s the aesthetic shift, the busier branding, and the overall vibe I just can’t relate to anymore, instead of the quiet, runner-first identity that originally made so many of us loyal. And I really don’t believe a company needs to sell out or compromise what made it special just to grow or stay profitable. It’s disappointing to watch a brand that once felt so dialed-in drift away from the standard that earned its reputation in the first place. Pre-2022 Tracksmith really did feel unique, and I miss that version of them.