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Our journey toward sustainability, health & equality
At The Athlete's Foot, we're not just about shoes; we're about making a positive impact.
That's why we're excited to share our "Better Strides" initiative, a commitment to sustainability, equality and promoting the health benefits of exercise.
That's why we're excited to share our "Better Strides" initiative, a commitment to sustainability, equality and promoting the health benefits of exercise.
The proud sole footwear partner of Parkrun Australia
We’re passionate about health and fitness and are dedicated to helping people
of all ages and abilities reach their personal fitness and performance goals
by providing correctly fitted footwear and personalised service.
Caring and supporting our local communities is at the heart of who we are,
and we pride ourselves on the strong sense of community we have fostered over
the past 40 years.
Parkrun is a free, community 5km based event where you can walk, jog, run,
volunteer or spectate. Like us, parkrun believes in being accessible, inclusive
and welcoming, which is why we believe they are the "perfect fit" for us.
of all ages and abilities reach their personal fitness and performance goals
by providing correctly fitted footwear and personalised service.
Caring and supporting our local communities is at the heart of who we are,
and we pride ourselves on the strong sense of community we have fostered over
the past 40 years.
Parkrun is a free, community 5km based event where you can walk, jog, run,
volunteer or spectate. Like us, parkrun believes in being accessible, inclusive
and welcoming, which is why we believe they are the "perfect fit" for us.
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Sustainable Footwear: Walking the Talk
Our goal is simple yet ambitious: ensure a minimum of 30% by weight of sustainable materials
is in our products.
This isn't just a promise; it's a measurable target we're actively working towards.
is in our products.
This isn't just a promise; it's a measurable target we're actively working towards.
Reducing Our Footprint:
Every Step Counts
We're not just looking at what our shoes are made of, we're rethinking how they're made.
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Our The Athlete’s Foot branded innersoles are fully circular – meaning each product & it's packaging is made from recyclable materials and can be recycled again.
Our manufacturing processes aim to minimise waste, incorporating biodegradable materials and promoting recyclability.
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RAISE – sold exclusively through The Athletes Foot, stands for fashionable, sustainable, podiatry designed footwear made from over 90% recycled materials.
Educating and Engaging:
Building a Conscious Community
Building a Conscious Community
We believe knowledge is power. That's why we're committed to educating our community about sustainable living,
the benefits of physical activity and building a society that is equal for everyone.
From partnerships, to workshops and social media campaigns, we're here to inspire and inform.
the benefits of physical activity and building a society that is equal for everyone.
From partnerships, to workshops and social media campaigns, we're here to inspire and inform.
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The Athletes Foot proudly supports The Song Room, the only Australian education organisation delivering arts learning programs with student and teacher outcomes.
Since starting in 1999 they have helped to close the education gap for children experiencing disadvantage – to date over 450,000 students have directly participated in their programs.
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Tread Lightly is a national initiative that takes unwanted sports shoes and responsibly recycles them into useful products like gym mats, floors and playgrounds.
We are celebrated partners and have drop off bins for all of your unwanted sports shoes across our entire 150+ store network to make this as easy as possible.
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The Female Athlete Project (TFAP) – Founded by Chloe Dalton, Olympic Gold Medallist, TFAP is passionate about ensuring women’s sports receives equal opportunities across media coverage, pay disparity and overall recognition.
The Athlete’s Foot supports this project by XXXXXXXX.
Your role in this journey
As a consumer, your choices have power. By choosing sustainable footwear, you're taking a stand for the environment.
By staying active, you're investing in your mental and physical health.
Join us on this journey of "Better Strides," where every step we take is a step towards a better future.
By staying active, you're investing in your mental and physical health.
Join us on this journey of "Better Strides," where every step we take is a step towards a better future.