
GB Paralympian Stef Reid calls out Nike over its use of amputee mannequins
When GB Paralympian Stef Reid saw that Nike were using mannequins wearing running blades to promote its products, she asked the company a simple question, could she buy one shoe because she only has one foot?
However, Nike said Stef was only able to buy the company's running shoes in pairs.
Speaking to 5 Live Drive’s Tony Livesey, Stef said: “My biggest hope is that this just sparks a discussion about inclusion and diversity.
“So often it’s not that people are trying not to be inclusive, it’s just the question has never been asked”.
In a statement, Nike thanked the Paralympian for raising the issue and said: “We stand for all athletes and sponsor a number of Para athletes around the world and look to assist them in all forms of movement.
“We are exploring opportunities and learnings from the One Shoe Bank program currently available for US-only customers”.
This clip is from 5 Live Drive on 10th April 2024.
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