Cleats. Gloves. Visors. Culture. All in one place.
What The Gear Authority is all about.
About Us
“There’s No Good Guides”
We kept asking the same question: why is it so hard to find good info on football gear?
We’ve always loved football, but finding solid info on gear was harder than it should’ve been. Everything felt generic, outdated, or just wrong. So we built the site we wished existed.
Who We Are
Meet the Team Behind the Gear Authority
Max Pickard
Head of Operations, Strategy, and Marketing
Max Pickard is the Head of Operations at The Gear Authority, where a lifelong passion for football meets a sharp, data data-driven mindset. A longtime fantasy football fanatic and football lover, Max helps drive the strategy, content, and vision behind the scenes — making sure The Gear Authority stays your trusted source for all things football gear and culture.
EVan Couch
Founder, Head Content Specialist
Evan handles all content and product insight at The Gear Authority, bringing a background in sports journalism and a real passion for football gear to everything he writes. He’s been into cleats, gloves, and on-field style since day one — and he’s always tracking what the pros are wearing and why it matters.
If it’s on the field and it’s worth knowing about, he’s probably already writing about it or texting Max about it.
Why WE Started the Gear Authority
Because gear matters. It’s part of how you play, how you feel, and how you show up on the field. We created The Gear Authority to give football gear the attention it deserves — with no fluff, no gimmicks, and full respect for the game.
Talk to US
Have a question about gear? Want to recommend something we should cover? Just want to talk football? We’re always down to connect.
Hit us up with tips, suggestions, or feedback — whether you’re a player, collector, coach, or just someone who cares about the details like we do. This site’s for you, and we’re always looking to make it better.