Channel Speed and Style with the New Brooks Untamed Collection at Academy Sports + Outdoors

Run wild with animal-print patterns designed to fuse fashion and high-performing function

KATY, Texas, (April 1, 2026) - Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, today unveiled the limited-edition Brooks Untamed collection - a bold new way to bring performance and personality to every run. The collection by Brooks Running features four women's shoes in Adrenaline GTS 25 and Glycerin 23 silhouettes complete with dynamic animal print designs inspired by some of the fastest runners in the world.

Whether runners are looking to add more apex style and stability to their everyday runs with the Glycerin 23 or opting to be spotted in all-day support with the Adrenaline GTS 25, each shoe features unique leopard-print accents on the upper, insole, laces, or logo. Each pair is finished with matching patterned outsoles that tie the full collection together.

In addition to adding more feline flair to the next run, customers are also eligible to receive a free gift with purchase of the Brooks Untamed collection, online only while supplies last, to unleash a look as powerful as their stride.

Academy is a trusted destination where runners can shop a wide assortment of Brooks Running shoes. With year-round access to unbeatable value across men's and women's styles, finding the perfect pair at Academy has never been easier.

To learn more about Academy Sports + Outdoors, visit Academy.com.

About Academy Sports + OutdoorsAcademy is a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer in the United States. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to more than 300 stores across 21 states and counting. Academy's mission is to provide "Fun for All" and Academy fulfills this mission with a localized merchandising strategy and value proposition that strongly connects with a broad range of consumers. Academy's product assortment focuses on key categories of outdoor, apparel, sports & recreation and footwear through both leading national brands and a portfolio of private label brands. For more information, visit https://www.academy.com.

Media Contact: Brooke Murski, External Communications Lead, [email protected]