Comrades Expo 08-10 June, Durban, KZN, SA
Published: 31st Aug 2023
The pre-race Comrades Expo is growing again. Mr Price Sport was the major sponsor and the biggest footwear exhibitor. The only running shoe exhibitor was Hoka distributor Ikhambi. The DTIC sponsored a pavilion which included 2 non-athletic shoe manufacturers.
Unit maker Planet Events also makes shoes and sandals under the Double Down brand. Pictured are Siphiwe Robbie Gumede and Damien Nash Reddy.
Tapes and Trims supplier FST Manufacturers Nolan Govender and Anil Jairajh.
Ikhambi sales manager Dries Schoombee.
Brit Footwear Manufacturers is the in-house sole manufacturer for Nikkita Footwear and also makes a range of comfortable women’s boots and shoes. Director Irene Ganesh (right) is pictured with SAFLEC’s Priya Ramklawan.
Tags: Ikhambi, Dries Schoombee, Sox Factory, Kristine Ford, Kyle Vinnicombe, Brit Footwear Manufacturers, Nikkita Footwear, Irene Ganesh, SAFLEC, Priya Ramklawan
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