Old gear out, Onyx in — the Onyx Ditch & Switch is your exclusive shot at one of just 250 elite Gymshark compression tops.
Just when we thought the Onyx madness was fizzling out, Gymshark has found a way to spark yet another frenzy.
The New York, London, and Dubai releases were nothing short of chaos — huge queues, people traveling from around the globe, and hangar rails emptied in seconds.
Then came the online drop: a saga fitting of the whole DC Multiverse vibe Gymshark had curated in the buildup.
The first attempt was a bot-infested failure. The website crashed, orders were canceled, and the return of the most sought-after gymwear collection was delayed.
Take two was far more successful, though it still only took less than 25 minutes before every thread of Onyx was gobbled up.
After two weeks of carnage, Gymshark signed off with three cryptic words: “Onyx will return.”
Just shy of a month later, and not a day has passed where fans haven’t called for an online restock.
The apparel giant has dropped the Gymshark Lifting Club and Whitney Simmons collections since, but the hype for both was diluted by the lingering want for another shot at Onyx.
Gymshark has responded — though not in the way many expected. Rather than an online restock, the compression line is returning through the Onyx Ditch & Switch — a unique trade event in NYC that’s super limited and shrouded in secrecy.
Here’s what you need to know:
Gymshark’s Onyx Ditch & Switch — What Is It?
The Onyx Ditch & Switch gives fans the chance to swap any non-Gymshark compression top for a piece of fitness heritage.
In exchange for your old gear, Gymshark will hand out limited-edition Brand Blue Onyx tops — arguably the rarest and most coveted of the three colorways.
Is it exclusive? Absolutely. Only the first 250 people will be able to take part in the ultimate trade deal, and Gymshark is keeping the details close to its chest.
We know it’ll take place in Manhattan, but the exact location remains a mystery. The specific spot will be revealed at 8 PM EDT on June 12, no doubt sparking a mad dash across the borough to get there in time.
Some sleuths may already be on the hunt for signs of Gymshark setting up.
Onyx Ditch & Switch: Will There Be an Online Restock?
An Onyx Ditch & Switch isn’t the outcome most fans were hoping for. For those in New York, it’s another iconic event mixing hype, fun, and a dash of chaos.
There’s no doubt it’s an epic activation that fuels the Onyx fire — but with only 250 tops in play, it leaves much of Gymshark’s global community wanting.
Still, it’s clear: Gymshark isn’t done with Onyx 5.0.
When Onyx first dropped, NYC was just the beginning — London and Dubai followed. Could we see the same rollout for the Onyx Ditch & Switch? Maybe. And just maybe, an online restock comes with it.
Onyx has always been exclusive — that’s part of the appeal. If everyone could get one, it wouldn’t be the collector’s item it is today.
That said, the buzz around this year’s drop was unprecedented. If Gymshark wants to keep the balance, it’ll need to make sure fans have some kind of shot at scoring a piece.
What Is Gymshark Onyx?
Onyx is Gymshark’s most exclusive and elite range — a lineup of compression tops that’s as high-performance as it is high-impact.
It comes in three styles: short sleeve, long sleeve, and tank — all built from heavyweight compression fabric that sculpts and enhances every pump. Expect:
- Closed-hole mesh for breathability
- Textured materials
- Raised rubber logos
- Raglan sleeves made to highlight your hard-earned physique
More than just a collection, Onyx is iconic — part gym kit, part superhero uniform. With 5.0, the energy returned in full force, dropping in three bold colorways:
- Onyx Grey
- Carmine Red
- Brand Blue (the fan-favorite revival)
Now five editions deep, Onyx remains one of Gymshark’s most coveted collections — always limited, always fast to sell out, and never far from the spotlight.
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