DIY sporting has been around for a while as not everyone can be a professional, but recently there have been a bevy of innovations for the amateur baller. From shot-correcting basketballs to racing tricycles, making your own lane in the sporting world has never been easier.
Not everyone can be the next Kobe Bryant or David Beckham but having fun out in the local gym or arena can still be a fun and easy experience. Companies have made it increasingly easy to up your game with simple and effective pieces of DIY sporting tech.
There are soccer cleats that fit (and are woven) like socks carbon fiber hockey sticks and many more to make you the king of your local YMCA.
29 Street-Sport Innovations
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High-Performance Tricycles
This Athletic Tricycle is Completely Run by a Screwdriver
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High Performance Geometric Shoes
The Nike Free 2014 Running Shoes Leave the Competition Trailing
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Superhuman Speed Gliders
The Glide Cycle Lets You Run Fast and Graceful Like a Gazelle
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Hand-Knitted Soccer Cleats
These Adidas Soccer Cleats Have an at-Home Feel
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Sock Hybrid Soccer Cleats
Adidas Released a Surprising Knitted Football Shoe and Sock Combo
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Carbon Fiber Hockey Sticks
Carbon Sports Introduces the Revolutionary AirBlade Hockey Stick
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Playful Conference Tables
The Ping Table Lets You Hold Meetings Over Games of Ping Pong
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Basketball-Enhancing Sleeves
Take Your Ball Game to Next Level With the 2T Power Sleeve
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Foosball Feasting Furniture
The Kit Oval Dining Table Brings Underlying Competition to Supper
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Neglected Hoop Photography
Adrian Skenderovic Captures Abandoned Basketball Courts in the Jungle
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Collapsible Soccer Nets
The BazookaGoal Lets You Instantly Turn Any Field into a Football Pitch
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Hi-Tech Sports Balls
The 94Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball Tracks Muscle Activity
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Sensor-Equipped Basketballs
The 94Fifty Bluetooth Basketball Uses Internal Sensors to Help Coaches
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Shot-Correcting Basketball Sensors
Evo One Acts Like an Electronic Coach with Whistle and All
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Portable Soccer Nets
GOLME’s Portable Soccer Nets Makes Any Place a Field
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Hefty Hovering Watercrafts
The 'Flying Phantom' Catamaran Explores New Heights of Sailing
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Transforming Dirt Bike Kits
This Pre-Assembled Kit Turns Your Dirt Bike into a Snowmobile
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Luxury Leather Baseball Bats
These Designer Hermes Baseball Bats are Made with Luxurious Calfskin
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Hybrid Sports Equipment
The Bat-&-Ball Combo Toy Lets You Play Soccer, Football, Golf & More
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Active Ankle Fitness Bands
The Flyfit Ankle Band Can Track Your Ankle Fitness Activity Wirelessly
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Subtle Concussion Trackers
The Shockbox Helmet Sensor is Designed to Reduce Athlete Brain Injuries
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Smartphone-Charging Bicycles
The Samsung Galaxy Bike Was Revealed as a Prototype at the 2014 CES
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Floating Skate Ramps
This Skate Ramp Is Making a Big Splash in Sunny California
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Sports Coaching Solutions
TacticalPad Soccer Software Allows Trainers to Monitor Team Performance
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Data-Transmitting Shirts
The Alert Shirt Lets Fans Feel Every Part of the Athlete's Game
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Famous DJ Skateboard Art
Girl Skateboards and Ed Banger Records Team up to Create Awesome Art
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Power-Generating Soccer Balls
SOCCKET is an Energy-Harnessing Soccer Ball That Generates Power
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Makeshift Olympic Backyards
This Long Island Unlce Created a Backyard Luge Track for His Family
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Speedy Golf Cart Hovercrafts
This Creative Mobile Contraption is a Futuristic Way to Hit the Links
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Coperni and PUMA Unite for a New Footwear Collaboration
Fully Recyclable Sneaker Styles
The Nike ISPA Link Axis Has Interlocking Components with No Glue
High-Performance Pickleball Paddles
PIKKL's Pro-Level Paddles Enhance Power & Control on the Court
Hand-Embroidered Jersey Collections
adidas Collaborates with Someone Somewhere on a New Capsule
Sustainable Single-Piece Sneakers
The On Cloudboom Strike LS Features the LightSpray Technology
Minimal Collaborative Tennis Sneakers
Highsnobiety and Lacoste Create the L003 2K24 Shoe
Digital Brand-Made Arenas
Nike Partners with EA Sports to Create a New Stadium in FC 25
Utilitarian Technical Apparel Capsules
Nike Introduces an Utilitarian Modular ISPA Collection
Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Killshot 2 Premium Sneaker
Ergonomic Pickleball Apparel
AVI is a Pioneering Activewear Brand
Sneaker-Stealing Campaigns
Rob It To Get It by Distance Challenged Customers to Outrun a Sprinter
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes
Nike Spotlights the New LeBron TR1 Training Sneakers
Customizable Shoe Decorating Events
adidas Hosts a DIY 'Style Your Toe' Pop-Up Event in Hong Kong
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
Active Wearable Tech
Skip Debuts the GameTime Tarp to Enhance the At-Home Viewing Experience
Sporty Vibrant Collaborative Socks
MoMA and Nike Join Forces on the Everyday Sock
Contemporary Functional Athleticwear
Reebok and Danielle Guizio Join Forces in a New Series
Water-Bound Floating Basketball Arenas
Lake Bled is the Base of the new Nike Basketball Court
Collaborative Sports Club Fashion
Y-3 and Real Madrid Join Forces Again on a New Capsule
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion
Balenciaga's Soccer Series Draws Inspiration From the Sport
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike and Union Join on the Field General Sneaker
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Rugged All-Terrain Rollerblades
The Q Hand-Makes an Impressive Pair of Rollerblade Skates
3D-Printed Ball Machines
Fraens Launches a 3D-Printed Device for Grinding Wooden Balls
Sustainable Olympic Footwear Capsules
Vivaia's New Shoe Capsule is Inspired by the 2024 Olympics
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Space-Saving Smart Basketball Hoops
The huupe mini Installs onto Walls or Doors to Track Play
Collaboration Automotive Footwear
The Adidas X Crazyfast Bugatti is Speed and Precision-Focused
Diverse Sporty Apparel Collaborations
Liverpool FC Joins Converse on a Collaborative Capsule
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Space-Conscious Exercise Kits
The Conceptual 'SUMMER' Home Fitness Kit is All-in-One
DIY Fandom Initiatives
Scotiabank's Make it Merch Launch Promotes Inclusivity & Sustainability
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Fashion-Forward Sporty Apparel
CLOT and adidas Join Forces Once Again on a New Collection
Exclusive Modular Dynamic Sneakers
notwoways Unveils its New Foams Sneaker with Custom Detail
Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
These Trainers Are Crafted With Pineapple Leaf Fibers
Cardboard-Inspired Breathable Sneakers
adidas Introduces the Samba Cardboard Sneaker Model
Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers
Colville Taps Diadora to Design a Colorful Shoe Silhouette
Extremely Fast Sneaker Deliveries
notwoways and Deliveroo Join Forces on the HKE Tech Pack
Responsive Marathon-Ready Sneakers
The On Cloudboom Strike Has a New Bounceboard Construction
Affordable Tennis-Inspired Apparel
UNIQLO Leads Tennis-Core Trend Revival With Affordable Style
Adaptable Road-to-Trail Sneakers
The Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Supports Athletic Agility
Heritage-Inspired Spike-Free Golf Shoes
The Adidas MC87 4D Spikeless Golf Shoes are Modern
Technical Sporty Fashion Capsules
Nike's ISPA Presents Its New Collection for Fall 2023
Dynamic Sporty Sleek Fashion
District Vision Branches Out with a New Cycling Capsule
Sporty-Infused Technical Workwear
Nike Life's New Capsule Breaches into the Real of Workwear
Automotive Brand Exercise Bikes
The Audi Smart Spinning Bike by Qingsheng Meng is Stylish
Designer-Backed Low-Cut Sneakers
adidas and Stella McCartney Create a New Court Boost
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Textural Collaborative Sneaker Models
Union and Nike Join on a Field General Sneaker
AR-Powered Try-On Rooms
Snapchat Unveils a New AR Locker Room at Selfridges Oxford Street London
Glam Pickleball Paddles
The Barbie x Nettie Pickleball Collection Brings Color to the Court
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
Vibrant Collaborative Trail Runners
sacai Creates the Zegamadome Nike Sneaker for SS25
Airless 3D-Printed Basketballs
The Wilson Airless Gen1 Basketball is Uniquely Engineered
Sportscar-Inspired Basketball Shoes
PUMA and Porsche Join Forces on a Dynamic Collection
Performance Pickleball Apparel
Stack Athletics' Summer Collection Keeps Players Cool on the Court
Laceless Personalized Sneaker Fits
Reebok Commits to Functional Style with New Instapump Fury
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Protective Soccer-Ready Socks
The MediCaptain Soccer Socks Have Built-In Guards and More
Expression-Focused Sportswear Capsules
Reebok Launches the ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection
Collaborative Heritage Footwear Series
Serigio Tacchini Launches the SS24 Livello Rosso Collection
Soccer-Inspired Sneaker Styles
The P448 Monza Sneakers Blend Style and Tradition
Airless Bicycle Tires
The Q Designs a Bicycle Concept with Cross-Sections of a PVC Pipe
Cushioned Base Sporty Footwear
adidas Presents the New Sporty Samba Millenium Sneaker
Tennis Icon-Inspired Collections
Wilson Sportswear's Modern Icons Collection is Performance-Driven
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Interactive Basketball Trackers
Spalding x SIQ Introduce Smart Basketball
Accessibility-Focused Sport Bags
Nike’s EasyOn Backpack Offers Dexterity for All Athletes
Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
Inclusive Adaptive Basketball Uniforms
Adaptive Sports Northwest and adidas Join on a Capsule
Co-Branded Golfing Products
SKLZ and Barstool Sports Launch a Premium Golfing Collection
City-Inspired Basketball Jerseys
Nike's City Edition Uniforms are Inspired by NBA Courts
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Intercontinental Collaborative Capsules
BornXRaised and Paris Saint-Germain Work on a Collection
Cutting-Edge Collaboration Sneakers
The Reigning Champ x norda 001 Has a Bio-Dyneema Upper
Retro-Tinged Revived Football Shoes
Nike Brings Life Back to its Field General Sneaker Model
Laceless Textural Mid-Cut Sneakers
Di'orr Greenwood Creates a Pair of the Nike SB Sneaker
Sophisticated Running Shoe Silhouettes
Stepney Workers Club Debuts the Amiel S-Strike Sneaker
Self-Assembled Modular Footwear
Camper Unveils the Roku Modular Trainer with Minimal Design
Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets
SwingSesh Has Introduced a Novel Approach to Backyard Playsets
Adventurous Outdoor Tool Concepts
Kazuya Washio Designs the Yamaha Outdoor Tools Concept
Luxurious Sporting Statement Pieces
The Off-White c/o Wilson Airless Gen1 Features Unique Details
Stylish At-Home Workout Lines
IKEA's Home Workout Collection Blends Seamlessly into the Home
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Design-Forward Pickleball Paddles
Play Henry is Catering to the Growing Popularity of Pickleball
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Reimagined Lifestyle Sporty Footwear
adidas' Predator Freestyle Adds a Lifestyle Element
Sensor-Enabled Performance Running Tracks
Feldspar Limited Aims to Revolutionize Live Sports
Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
Arsenal Football Club and maharishi Join on a New Capsule
Youth Sports-Focused Initiatives
Gamechanger Launches the Stay & Play Champions Program
Pickleball-Inspired Apparel
Le Pickle Club is a New Chic Parisian Collection
Minimal Lifestyle Golf Sneakers
KITH Unveils a Series of the adidas Samba Golf Sneakers
South Korea-Inspired Vibrant Shoes
Son Heung-Min Joins adidas on a New X Crazyfast Football Boot
Recycled Utensil Street Gyms
Gymshark x Steel Warriors Made Outdoor Gyms with Melted-Down Knives
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Vintage Sportswear Capsules
adidas and MLS Take Inspiration from Retro Soccer Aesthetics
Dynamic Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Pair of the PS8 Skate Sneaker
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Sporting Moment-Inspired Fall Fashion
Admiral Sporting Goods Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Tennis Computer Vision Systems
Tennis Blackbox Transforms iPhones Into Hawkeye Systems
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Athlete-Collaborative Leather Footwear
Lionel Messi Presents his Samba Sneaker Collaboration
Optimized Pro Pickleballs
The Ultimate Pickleball Solves Issues with Weight, Speed & Durability
Speed-Aiding Advanced Football Boots
adidas Introduces the F50+ Football Boots
Recycled Soccer Player Sculptures
Lionel Messi's Cleat Sculpture Advocates for Sustainability
Sports Equipment Rental Services
Equip is Extremely Versatile and Revolutionizes Access to Sports
Sports-Centric Digital Collectibles Platform
Sweet Took Part in the Launch of NHL Breakaway
Fashion-Forward Tennis Sweaters
L’Oeuf Poché Offers Chic Modern Activewear
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
3D-Printed Sports Balls
Wilson Sports Goods Co. Launches the Wilson Airless Gen1™
Apparel Brand Industry Expansions
'Reebok' is Expanding to Enter the Micro-Mobility Space
Venice Beach-Inspired Footwear Designs
Puma Hoops Partners with the Venice Basketball League
Volleyball-Specific Athletic Wear Partnerships
Adidas Partners with League One Volleyball (LOVB)
Customizable Winter Sport Poles
One Way Customizable Ski Poles are Durably Designed
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Football-Themed Collaborative Fashion
Umbro and Percival Join on a New Sporty Collection
Four-in-One Workout Systems
The Dapowsports D1 is Easy to Use and Move
Traditional Football-Themed Fashion
Mitre and Lack of Guidance Join Forces on a Collection
Design-Conscious Arcade Games
The Reigning Champ Home Court Arcade Basketball Game is Minimalist
Soccer-Themed Undergarment Capsules
Savage X Fenty Releases a New Collection Inspired by Soccer
Metallic Indoor Cycling Shoes
PUMA Presents the PUMA PWRSPIN x Alex Toussaint Cycling Shoes
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Ocean Plastic Athletic Courts
VersaCourt & Tide Ocean SA Develop Sustainable Athletic Courts
Athlete-Approved Innovative Ankle Braces
Betterguards' the Betterguard Serves Athletes
Soccer-Specific Online Retail Destinations
Men in Blazers Has Partnered with WorldSoccerSShop
Upgraded Adaptive Sports Components
Bridgestone Supports Athletes at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Artfully Crafted Basketball Games
Reigning Champ and Calen Knauf Design the Home Court
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Multi-Skill Golf Accessories
Go For It Golf Aims to Make Golfing More Accessible for All
Performance-Driven Cyclist Shorts
WHOOP Has Teamed Up with ASSOS of Switzerland
Empowering Artful Basketball Courts
Na Chainkua Reindorf Creates Bright Art for NYC Courts
Athlete-Led Shopping Sprees
DICK'S Sporting Goods' Holiday Shopping Sprint is Led by Kelsey Plum
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Custom Apparel Sports Partnerships
Canada Basketball Announces Its Partnership with INDOCHINO