Day-Stretchers: Athleisure Takes Comfort to Extremes

Inspired primarily by yoga, workout and running pursuits, the anytime appeal of athleisure apparel and footwear has legs.  According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the women’s side has already grown 4% in 2016.  Nike and Under Armour appear to be the primary catalysts, with their stocks up 39% and 76%.  Active Junky favors pushing the fashion envelope among outdoor athletes, knowing the buildings on your walk to work may morph into bouldering problems at a moment’s notice.