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De Soto Sport - The Triathlon Gear Company

Swim, bike, run, hike, paddle, or do anything outside, we have something to keep you warm in the cold, and cool in the heat with sun protection. Company History

Founded in 1990, De Soto Sport (De Soto Clothing Company, Inc.) has established itself as one of the most visible brands of apparel at any triathlon around the world. Founded by former pro triathlete, Emilio De Soto II, the San Diego-base

d company leverages over 30 years of experience in international triathlon competition into every product it creates. De Soto makes technical garments for men and women designed with comfort and style, most of which can be used for swimming, biking, and running, eliminating the need to change. De Soto also offers a complete line of workout apparel, accessories and gear all of which transcend well into many other sports and exercise. Throughout the 1990s the majority of products designed by De Soto have become the original concept and basis for the products developed by competitors today. From the transition pack, to the trisuit and tri shorts with thin cycling pads, to tri jerseys with zippers, and run shorts with pockets...even the mesh running cap, were developed first by De Soto. De Soto is responsible for the innovation of more product categories in triathlon soft goods than any other brand. In 2001, De Soto introduced the T1 Wetsuit, a revolutionary two-piece wetsuit designed not only to keep you warm in cold water, but also to correct your body position making swimming more efficient and faster. The two-piece concept allows a customer to buy a separate top and bottom to optimize proper fit. It also offers a modular method of purchasing pieces to either accommodate for varying water temperatures or simply to replace or upgrade to a newer model without having to buy a completely new wetsuit. Retailers who sell the T1 Wetsuit enjoy the convenience of fitting a wider range of body types without needing to commit to as much inventory as is necessary with one-piece wetsuits. The popularity of the T1 has grown progressively and is commonly referred to as the MAC of wetsuits in a PC world of one-piece wetsuits. De Soto remains the only company making a production two-piece wetsuit. The innovations continue to flow as new products are added to the T1 Wetsuit line each season. In 2004, the company moved to its current location, a 30-year-old building the company bought and has remodeled on the inside with vibrant colors, soft lighting, fresh ocean breezes from sliding glass doors (instead of air conditioning), and a south facing balcony to enjoy the mild year-round San Diego climate. In 2006 the De Soto Custom Team Apparel Program was announced. De Soto now offers a collection of their most popular garments customized with designs and graphics for teams as well as events. Every year there are hundreds of races, clubs, private, corporate, and university teams purchasing apparel with their unique graphics. In 2007, Inside Triathlon Magazine (August) recognized Emilio as one of the top three most influential innovators in the sport. Included among this short prestigious list were Dan Empfield (formerly of QR, and now of slowtwitch.com) and Steve Hed (Hed Cycling Wheels). In 2008 De Soto Europe GmbH was founded to distribute exclusively the De Soto Brand throughout the entire European Continent. De Soto Europe GmbH is located near Frankfurt,Germany, a well-centralized location for all of Europe. In 2011, Apparel Magazine (May) chose De Soto as one of the most innovative apparel companies for De Soto's groundbreaking on-demand rollout of apparel products. Rather than introducing products by the season, De Soto has the capacity to innovate, design, manufacture, and bring a product to market as soon as it is ready. This helps to lower the strain on retailers who are concerned with steep cycles of inventory and cash turnover. De Soto was also recognized for the development of slimming garments that allow even the most novice triathletes to look lean and be aerodynamic. In 2015, De Soto Sport is celebrating, as it has been in business for twenty five consecutive years, all under the same ownership. To celebrate and remain true to the sport, Emilio and Tracy are taking to the road for a "Back to Our Roots" Tour. The first stop was Tri-Palooza at Mission Bay, the birthplace of triathlon. In May, the dynamic duo attended Wildflower to converse with triathletes - both in terms of information and casually. The road trip continued to Kona in October where there was more great camaraderie. Already in 2016, De Soto Sport has hired three new employees as it continues to expand the in house workforce to both control the quality where De Soto constantly strives to tower above others and also to provide jobs to real American families. Also this year, De Soto will continue to expand its vivid prints and colors as it has expanded its manufacturing equipment to include state of the art sublimation and digital cutting/plotting machinery. De Soto takes great pride in the fact that more than 95% of all De Soto products are made here in the USA. De Soto remains a small company with energetic, enthusiastic and friendly employees. Some are triathletes, some are not. The work environment, though casual in attire and filled with music, is extremely creative, constructive, and active. De Soto is more than just a triathlon product manufacturer. The company is very involved with growing the sport through partnerships with athletes, coaches, clubs, universities, as well as with select non-profit organizations. In 2011, De Soto raised and donated over $30,000 to the victims of the disaster in Japan. In December of 2015, De Soto donated over $25,000 to Challenged Athlete Foundation. De Soto has a product line of approximately 75 different products designed with original and unique features including innovative fit, functionality, fabric, colors, and manufacturing technology. De Soto is never at a loss of ideas, only a lack of time to execute all of them. This makes for exciting times at this company. De Soto customers are comprised of a small, sophisticated group of people who are athletic, professionally driven and put a big emphasis on value and quality. They do their research before buying any product, and form emotional relationships with the products they use, thus brand loyalty is strong toward a company like De Soto. They play as hard as they work, and they enjoy all the gifts this wonderful earth has to offer. The success of this Company is evident in the satisfaction and brand loyalty by its retailers and its customers with great care and consideration. De Soto is known around the world for its ability to respond to the needs of their customers quickly and with great care and precision. De Soto's mission is to offer the best product with the best possible customer service in any market.

08/31/2024

25% off Site Wide Continues - www.desotosport.com

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08/28/2024

LABOR DAY SALE - 25% OFF SITEWIDE

Enter code - DSSLD25
Expires on Labor Day 11:59 PM

This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.
This offer excludes custom products.
Coupon code valid only on www.desotosport.com

08/18/2024

Chula Vista challenge happening now in San Diego!

08/12/2024

"Getting a T1 Wetsuit was the right choice! Thank you.” Richard Holt, South Dakota

When will you make the right choice too?

08/08/2024

Never too old…or too slow…to run with a splash of color!

Marty Fabrick shows great running form to take 1st Place Men 75 - 79, in San Diego's Balboa Park 8 Miler. Marty is wearing the Skin Cooler Silk Tech-Tee in Entropy of Color. Keep on moving, Marty!

Photos from De Soto Sport - The Triathlon Gear Company's post

07/31/2024

Athlete David Vega achieved at 32 min PR at Ironman 70.3 Augusta Maine. He is training for Ironman Spain later this year. Congrats on such a huge accomplishment.

David is a long time wearer of De Soto and was outfitted in our T1 Speed Vest and Black Pearl Bibjohn and our Forza Flisuit™.

07/30/2024

25% OFF CYCLING SHORTS & BIBS

SHOP MENS - https://www.desotosport.com/collections/mens-cycling-sale
SHOP WOMENS - https://www.desotosport.com/collections/femme-cycling-sale
enter code - CYCLING25
This code expires 11:59 pm, Thursday August 1, 2024
Offer excludes custom and Build-Your-Own.

Free domestic shipping on orders over $49
The World's Finest Triathlon Gear Since 1990

07/26/2024

Congrats to Joshua Kline on finishing the world;s toughest foot race in 44 hours, 25 minutes, 31 seconds. Josh is 48 year old, and from St. Augustine Florida. Josh was among those who chose the De Soto Skin Cooler Long Sleeve Top to endure temperatures of up to 135F.

07/24/2024

TUESDAY RUN SHORT IS BACK, BUT NOT FOR LONG!
The Tuesday Run Short is back for a limited time. Place your order now and we will make them for you. There will be no additional stock. Given the custom nature of the production, all sales are final, with no returns or exchanges.

ORDER DEADLINE: Sunday, July 28, 2024
START SHIP: Wednesday, August 15, 2024
Order now!
https://www.desotosport.com/products/tuesday-run-short

07/23/2024

Congrats to De Soto athlete, Brend Eldridge (center), for his 2nd place AG finish at the Long Beach Legacy Triathlon this past weekend. Brent is wearing the Forza Sleeveless Flisuit.

07/22/2024

Every athlete competing in today's Badwater 135mile ultramarathon run race from Death Valley to Mt. Whitney will have a De Soto Skin Cooler Headtube to help keep them cool in the 110+°F heat. De Soto Sport Headtube/Neck Gaiter.

07/19/2024

FLASH SALE!
40% OFF MOBIUS TRI SUITS and 25% OFF MOBIUS TRI SHORTS

Mobius Comfort Compression is form-fitting, yet non-binding compressive fabric. You will notice comfort and support without constriction, opacity without unnecessary weight, and durability from a very smooth surface on both sides.

Trisuits enter code - trisuit40
Trishorts enter code - trishort25
Expires 11:59 pm PST Sunday July 21, 2024

This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.
Coupon code valid only on www.desotosport.com

07/19/2024

A TIP FROM EMILIO - Wash your helmet...and your bike shoes....and your running shoes......Please!
When was the last time you washed your bike helmet, your bike shoes, and your running shoes? If you have been wearing them, and haven’t done so in the past few months, they probably stink...

Read more here ~ https://www.desotosport.com/blogs/tips-from-emilio/a-tip-from-emilio-wash-your-helmet-and-your-bike-shoes-and-your-running-shoes-please

07/16/2024

25% OFF SADDLE PADS with Purchase of Any Item of Equal or Greater Value.

Be more comfortable now! Do you desire more comfort in your saddle. After years of development, we engineered seven different pads. Together they offer more comfort to over 150 different saddles. Use our drop down search bar to enter the make and model of your saddle to find the right fit. If you have not heard about our Saddle Pads, we would like for you to try it out and feel the difference.
Enter code - saddleup25

Shop here ~ https://www.desotosport.com/collections/saddle-pad
This code expires 11:59 pm, Friday July 19, 2024

07/14/2024

Jeremy Oury took 1st place in the aqua bike at Haag Lake, Oregon.

07/09/2024

50% OFF TRANSITION PACKS
Get a Transition Pack for $90, regularly $180, includes free shipping. Now through Thursday. Enter code - TP8SALE
SHOP HERE ~ https://www.desotosport.com/products/transition-pack-v8
This code expires 11:59 pm, Thursday July 11, 2024

ALL SALES ARE FINAL - This is a clearance sale so there are no refunds, exchanges, guarantees, or warranty on any Transitions Packs sold in this offer.

Colors limited to Red, Royal, Black, and White
Excludes Irish Green and Graphite.

Free shipping is by ground freight and within the USA only. Carrier chosen is at the discretion of De Soto Sport. Colors limited to Red, Royal, Black, & White and excludes Irish Green and Graphite. This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.

Coupon code valid only on www.desotosport.com

07/05/2024

FLASH SALE! 30% off Skin Cooler Accessories
ENTER CODE - flashsca30
Accessories are Arm Coolers, Coolwings, Leg Coolers, Helmet Beanies, Run Caps, and Lifeguard Hats.
**Skin Cooler tops are not included in this flash sale.

Expires 11:59 pm Pacific Time
Saturday, July 6, 2024

Free shipping on orders over $49. Free shipping can take a few days to ship, and takes 5-7 days for delivery. If you require any item urgently please select premium shipping. This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.

Coupon code valid only on www.desotosport.com

07/03/2024

T1 Wetsuits Zipper Lock!
Emilio De Soto, founder of De Soto Sport, demonstrates the Zipper Lock on all T1 Wetsuits Tops. Why be like the masses? The Two-Piece T1 Wetsuit is unlike no other ,and warmer, more buoyant, and faster than any other!

07/03/2024

Bill and Elizabeth Nehart before and after the Minnetonka triathlon. They reported "Great gear! Nailed it!". Way to go power couple!

06/29/2024

INDEPENDENCE DAY SALE
Buy 3 or more items and get 25% off
ENTER CODE - 3for25%

Whether you are into triathlon, trail running, gravel or road biking, cold water swimming, hiking, or any outdoor endurance sport, we've got the gear for you. Stock up now and save while you can.

98% of all De Soto Sport products are made by us, in our own factory, in San Diego, California, USA.

Includes Sale Items, T1 Wetsuits, Build-Your-Own, and Saddle Seat Pads.
Offer excludes custom products.

Expires 11:59 pm Pacific Time
Thursday, July 4, 2024

Free shipping on orders over $49. Free shipping can take a few days to ship, and takes 5-7 days for delivery. If you require any item urgently please select premium shipping. This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.

Coupon code valid only on www.desotosport.com

06/28/2024

Jodi Petlan, De Soto Femmebassador, in her T1 pullover BibJohn stand up paddling and doing yoga on flathead lake, Montana.

06/18/2024

BUY ONE GET ONE FOR 50% OFF
Buy one item, get another of equal or lesser value, for 50% off.
Valid on selected Skin Cooler Tops & Shorts in the links below.

Sale offer is valid on select styles only.
Shop Men's - https://www.desotosport.com/collections/mens-buy-one-get-one-for-50-off-sale
Shop Women's - https://www.desotosport.com/collections/femme-buy-one-get-one-for-50-off-sale
Add any two items from the sale collection to your cart, enter the code, and the item of equal or lesser value will be discounted 50%. Offer excludes Build Your Own and custom products.
enter code - buytwo

Return Policy:
This offer is a package discount so one item may not be returned alone. You may return both for credit toward a future purchase.

Free shipping on orders over $49. Free shipping can take a few days to ship, and takes 5-7 days for delivery. If you require any item urgently please select premium shipping.

This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.

06/17/2024

Jeremy Oury (center) and Arthur Mayo (left) did exceptionally well at the Bozeman sprint triathlon yesterday. They raced in our First Wave Bibjohn, Pullover and Speed Vest. Way to go gentlemen!

06/17/2024

For the Dads! You don't need to be a triathlete to enjoy these gifts. You just need to enjoy the outdoors!

Buy a Skin Cooler Silk Tech Tee, and GET ONE FREE!
OR
Buy a Lavaredo Trail Short, and GET ONE FREE
OR
Buy a Skin Cooler Silk Tech Tee and Lifeguard Hat for only $55,
and GET FREE SHIPPING

These are automatic discounts. Add a Lifeguard Hat and Tech Tee, or add two Tech Tee's of your choice, or add two Lavaredo Trial Shorts to your cart, and the discount will automatically apply at checkout.

Offer expires on Monday 6/17 @ 11:59pm
These are automatic discounts. Add a Lifeguard Hat and Tech Tee, or add two Tech Tee's of your choice, or add two Lavaredo Trial Shorts to your cart, and the discount will automatically apply at checkout.

Return Policy:
Each offer above is a package discount so one item may not be returned alone. You may return both for credit toward a future purchase.

Free shipping on orders over $49. Free shipping takes 5-7 days. If you require any item urgently please select premium shipping.

This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.

06/12/2024

De Soto Customer, Ross Hartney, finished the 100-Mile Unbound Gravel race in Emporia, Kansas last week. He overcame the adversity of a crash, which did not stop him from getting back up and persevering. He used our Crash Insurance, which gets you a new a replacement garment if it ever gets damaged having too much fun.

06/11/2024

FOR THE DADS!
You don't need to be a triathlete to enjoy these gifts. You just need to enjoy the outdoors!

Buy a Skin Cooler Silk Tech Tee, and get one free. $88 value for only $44 OR Buy a Skin Cooler Silk Tech Tee and Lifeguard Hat for only $55 and free shipping
$93 value for only $55

Add a Lifeguard Hat and Tech Tee, or add two Tech Tee's of your choice to your cart. The discount will automatically apply at checkout.

Offer expires at 11:59 pm PST Sunday, June 16, 2024

Return Policy:
Two Skin Cooler Silk Tech Tees for $44 - This is a package discount so one item can not be returned alone. You may return both for $44 in credit toward a future purchase.

Tech Tee & Lifeguard Hat For $55 - This is a package discount so one item can not be returned alone. You may return both for $55 in credit toward a future purchase.

Free shipping on orders over $49. Free shipping takes 5-7 days. If you require any item urgently please select premium shipping.

This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.

06/07/2024

$50 OFF THE RACE ACCESSORY KIT & FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU BUY:
Skin Cooler™ Run Cap - $33 value
Timing Chip Strap - $10 value
Arm Coolers - $44 value
Race Belt - $19 value

Total Value - $106
Your price for all four - $56

Plus Free Shipping!
Valid until 11:59 pm, June 9, 2024

06/05/2024

"Bon Jour! Last August I participated in the 1200K Paris-Brest-Paris, sadly abandoning at 700K due to sleep issues.

I was so happy with your 400-Mile bibs. I have purchased 6 pairs of these over the years and they are the only shorts I wear on the bike. I had no room to pack any of my extras, so wore the same bibs for the entire 60 hours-or-so I was on and off the bike. I had zero saddle-area issues and was comfortable the whole time, despite very hot weather.

Also your shirt was an absolute hit in France! I am sure no other rider (and there were close to 7,000) got the looks and comments and requests for photos that I did! Countless riders, from all over the world, took my photo—as did media at the controls and local villagers along the route.

Aside from the perfectly appropriate pattern for such an international event, the skin-cooler shirt is incredibly comfortable. I was so pleased with its performance—and those around me benefitted from its being so packable that I was able to carry two extras, leaving me fresh-smelling day after night after day after night!"

Thank you!

Paul Kramer
Regional Brevet Administrator
New Jersey Randonneurs
NJRandonneurs. (http://njrandonneurs.org/)

06/05/2024

20% OFF FLISUITS™
The innovative Flisuit™ combines all the technical features of our trisuit, with the addition of a hidden fly, for quick relief on the go!
enter code - fli20

Expires 11:59 pm PST Thursday, June 6, 2024
*Offer excludes Custom, Build Your Own, and sale items.
This offer is not retroactive and cannot be combined with other coupon codes.
Coupon code valid only on www.desotosport.com

05/30/2024

BUY ONE SKIN COOLER TOP, GET ONE FOR 50% OFF*
enter code - sctops50
www.desotosport.com
Add a top to your cart, then add one of equal or lesser value to get it for 50% off with the code above.

Get free domestic ground shipping on orders over $49
*Offer valid on Skin Cooler Long Sleeve & Short Sleeve Tops only.
Offer excludes Full Zip Tri Top, Half Zip Tri Top, and Tech Tees.

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LABOR DAY SALE - 25% OFF SITEWIDEEnter code - DSSLD25Expires on Labor Day 11:59 PMThis offer is not retroactive and cann...

Congrats to Joshua Kline on finishing the world;s toughest foot race in 44 hours, 25 minutes, 31 seconds. Josh is 48 ye...

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Website

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Address

7584 Trade Street
San Diego, CA
92121

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 3pm
Tuesday	7am - 3pm
Wednesday	7am - 3pm
Thursday	7am - 3pm
Friday	7am - 3pm

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