{"id":24688,"date":"2023-04-06T17:18:55","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T17:18:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=24688"},"modified":"2023-04-06T17:18:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T17:18:55","slug":"felix-badenhorst-launches-customised-sneakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/felix-badenhorst-launches-customised-sneakers","title":{"rendered":"FELIX BADENHORST LAUNCHES CUSTOMISED SNEAKERS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>Eswatini soccer star Felix Badenhorst has joined the ranks of International soccer stars like David Beckham and Lionel Messi in being the first liSwati soccer player to own customized sneakers.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Badenhorst is regarded as one of the top attacking Middle field players in Eswatini having been playing for almost 16 years.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"670\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/04\/postMediaimg_88_1.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/04\/postMediaimg_88_1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/04\/postMediaimg_88_1-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mbabane Swallows middle fielder in action during a soccer match. (Pic: eswatinisoccer.com)<\/p>\n<p>This reporter sought comment from the soccer star who mentioned that the customised sneakers are his way of embracing Eswatini brands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs liSwati, I find it of utmost importance to support our local brands and invest in our brands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have seen that international soccer stars have their own brands which are thriving and I decided to create mine this year. I realise that a person grows if they start their own business which is why my customized sneakers cater for both the young and the older emaSwati. The shoes start from size three and come in a variety of colors such as blue, green, white, black and nude,\u201d said Badenhorst.<\/p>\n<p>The Mbabane Swallows middle fielder further mentioned that the sneakers can be purchased at his shop which is located at Checkers Business Park.<\/p>\n<p>The FB7 customised sneaker on display. (Pic: Eswatini Soccer Mag)<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe sneakers can be purchased at FB7 Sports Shop at Checkers Business Park and are retailing at E700 per pair,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"538\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24686 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/04\/postMediaimg_88_2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/04\/postMediaimg_88_2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/04\/postMediaimg_88_2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/sites\/33\/2023\/04\/postMediaimg_88_2-100x70.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><br \/>\n<b>About Felix Badenhorst<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Felix Gerson Badenhorst (born 12 June 1989) is a Liswati professional footballer who currently plays for Mbabane Swallows F.C. in the MTN Premier Soccer League of Eswatini.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder began his career with Manzini Wanderers and was in 2008 a half year on loan with South African club Intsha Sporting. He later played for Jomo Cosmos and on loan for Manzini Wanderers. Before joining AS Vita Club he was a Mbabane Swallows F.C. player.<\/p>\n<p>In October 2020 Badenhorst joined TS Galaxy of the South African Premier Soccer League from Mbombela United.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. Eswatini soccer star Felix Badenhorst has joined the ranks of International soccer stars like David Beckham and Lionel Messi in being the first liSwati soccer player to own customized sneakers. Badenhorst is regarded as one of the top attacking Middle field players in Eswatini having been playing for almost 16 years. 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