Annapolis, MD — December 3, 2025 — Made Plus, the U.S.-based footwear manufacturer known for its sustainable custom casual and pickleball shoes, is making its debut at The Running Event (TRE) today in San Antonio, unveiling three major performance innovations: RIPPL, its first technical running shoe platform; bangr pro, a competition-ready pickleball shoe; and VELOX TR, a versatile, stability-driven training shoe built for the gym, work, HIIT and everyday athletic movement.
At Booth #20105, attendees can experience the latest Made Plus performance technologies—designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States using the company’s streamlined, low-waste micro-factory model.
Introducing RIPPL: The First U.S.-Made Performance Runner from Made Plus
RIPPL marks a significant milestone as Made Plus enters the running category for the first time. Built on the brand’s new FluxCore™ platform, RIPPL blends high-performance engineering with sustainable materials and domestic manufacturing.
RIPPL will debut in two versions:
• RIPPL (FluxCore™) – a lightweight,10.3oz (men’s size 9) neutral-performance trainer featuring a dual-foam midsole, 5.3mm heel drop, 32mm stack height, and a breathable knitted upper made from recycled plastic water bottles.
• RIPPL X1 (FluxCore+™) – a 10.6oz (men’s size 9) race-day model featuring a full-length Carbitex® G1 GEARFLEX carbon fiber plate for increased propulsion and maximum responsiveness, a 5.3mm heel drop, 32mm stack height.
A blown-rubber outsole and expanded rubber foam midsole provide a fast, energetic under-foot feel for both RIPPL and RIPPL X1—offering runners new U.S.-made performance options.
“Performance is at the core of everything we’re building,” said Alan Guyan, Founder and CEO of Made Plus. “RIPPL delivers the speed, responsiveness, and precision runners expect—without compromising our mission to manufacture in the U.S. This launch represents the start of an entirely new era of Made Plus innovation.”
Introducing bangr pro: A New Performance Standard for Pickleball
Made Plus will also introduce bangr pro, a next generation pickleball shoe engineered for advanced stability, multidirectional traction, and long-lasting durability.
Expanding on the brand’s popular bangr pickleball collection, bangr pro features a reinforced performance upper, upgraded lateral support, and a thick, high-traction outsole featuring FlexGrid+™ technology engineered for aggressive stop-and-go movement. bangr pro delivers the durability and responsiveness competitive players demand—all manufactured in the U.S.
Introducing VELOX TR: The All-New Versatile Training Shoe
Rounding out the TRE lineup, Made Plus is launching VELOX TR, a performance trainer built for athletes who move between gym floors, turf, outdoor sessions, and high-intensity classes.
Designed with a stable platform, secure midfoot support, and durable traction, VELOX TR weighs in at 12.5oz (men’s size 9) and is ideal for:
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Strength training
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Functional fitness + HIIT
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Agility + lateral movement
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Short cardio sessions + warmups
VELOX TR shares design DNA with bangr pro, offering a reinforced upper, responsive midsole, and grippy, multi-surface outsole—while maintaining Made Plus’ sustainability-first, U.S.-made construction.
With VELOX TR, Made Plus expands into the training category with a durable, all-purpose shoe built for athletes who demand versatility and performance from a single pair.
A New Era of American Footwear Manufacturing
Made Plus continues to redefine how footwear is made by leveraging American micro-factories and a made-to-order model that reduces waste, shortens development cycles, and localizes production. While traditional footwear manufacturing relies on more than 300 steps abroad, Made Plus produces its shoes in under 50 steps domestically.
“RIPPL may mark our official entry into running, but the momentum doesn’t stop there. With bangr pro and our new VELOX TR trainer, we’re rounding out a complete performance ecosystem built for athletes who demand more from their footwear,” said Guyan. “Each silhouette reflects our belief that high-performance design and American manufacturing can — and should — coexist. This is just the beginning of a broader movement for us as we continue expanding Made Plus into a multi-category performance brand.”
Meet the Made Plus Team at TRE
Media, creators, retailers, and industry partners attending TRE are invited to visit Booth #20105 to get hands-on with RIPPL, bangr pro, and VELOX TR; learn about the Made Plus manufacturing model; and preview the company’s custom shoe platform. Exclusive takeaways and limited-edition gear will be available for those who book appointments.
About Made Plus
Made Plus is a sustainable, U.S.-based footwear company headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland. Using recycled materials and American micro-factories, Made Plus produces casual, custom, performance, running, training, and pickleball footwear in the United States with radically reduced manufacturing steps and waste. The brand empowers customers to design their own shoes through millions of customizable options—all made to order. To learn more, visit www.madeplus.com.
Media Contact:
Caitlin Wolf
Director of Marketing and PR
caitlin.wolf@madeplus.com
