APodA Endorsed Products

APodA Endorsed Products

The Australian Podiatry Association (APodA) offers a product endorsement program that aims to assure customers that the footwear they are wearing are the very best for their feet. APodA endorsements are the ONLY endorsements offered by the national body for podiatry, with each brand undertaking a strenuous assessment by a panel of independent podiatrists.


The APodA is proud to endorse the following products:

Alpha shoes are designed for active kids to wear all day long. With a soft PU sole, a plush insole and additional cushioning in the heel, Alpha school shoes will feel great from the first time they are put on. Available exclusively at The Athlete’s Foot.

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The Colorado range of kids school shoes features high quality styles in a range or colours and fastenings.

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At FREEWORLD AUSTRALIA©, we strive to push the boundaries of what is possible in footwear design.

Our teams in Brisbane, Sydney and Korea explore cutting-edge materials and technologies that help you walk yourself well, with a strong focus on podiatry, optimal foot health, ethical sustainability, innovation, and comfort.

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For over 80 years, Grosby have been providing quality, comfortable and affordable footwear to everyday Australians. Growing from a small family owned slipper company in 1925 to an iconic Australian footwear brand servicing the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Today, Grosby offer a wide range of everyday casual, sport and lifestyle shoes and slippers for every member of your family – from your child’s school shoe, mum and dad’s summer casuals to grandpa’s favourite slipper. You’ll find Grosby in all leading retailers, and true to our heritage, we’re still providing Australians with quality, comfortable footwear for an affordable price.

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“Radical change often comes about in trying to solve a simple problem. Our original goal was the improve endurance race times by designing a shoe to go downhill faster. In doing so, we inadvertently reinvented the running shoe.” - HOKA Co-Founders Jean-Luc Diard and Nicolas Mermoud.

First known for shoes with oversized midsoles, today HOKA shoes are designed with that same problem-solving inspiration to meet the running, walking, fitness and outdoor needs of a wide variety of users.

HOKA continue to take a bold and unexpected approach to empower athletes of all levels to feel like they can fly.

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Established in Sydney by Mr Robert Adcock, KingGee has been part of Australian history since 1926.The original KingGee Overall was born out of humble beginnings and was the first in a long line of work garments known for their quality and careful craftsmanship. Over the years, KingGee has evolved with the changing needs of the work environment.

Today, KingGee's passion and expertise are second to none. Its premium products are engineered to ensure comfort, durability and functionality enabling you to work at your best in all conditions. KingGee leads the industrial workwear industry and often push the boundaries of garment development to new levels.

KingGee has come a long way since its first set of overalls. One thing has never changed - its pride and care is still seen today in its products and in its people.

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Mizuno

Founded in 1906, Mizuno has a rich history in offering superior products designed to bring happiness and joy through the power of sport. Since 2017, Mizuno has become an integral player in the Netball footwear space in Australia and the UK. The Mizuno Netball range is designed and developed to elevate performance on court and to handle the rigorous, dynamic movements of the game. Through satisfying key factors across support, cushioning, weight and durability, the Mizuno Netball range has received the APodA tick of approval.

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To view the latest Mizuno Netball range, follow the link below:
https://mizuno.com.au/collections/netball-shoes

Founded just two years after the first Olympic marathon and one year after the Boston marathon, Saucony have got running in our blood.

The word Saucony comes from the Lenni Lenape Native American word “saconk,” meaning “where two rivers run together. Inspired by the original location on the Saucony Creek, their logo represents a running river marked by three boulders. At Saucony, the belief that a good day is when we get to run. A great day is when we inspire someone else to run. The team at Saucony strive to create the best running shoes on the planet and leave no stone unturned to ensure they are doing everything possible to make runners’ lives just a little bit better.

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Founded in 1992, Skechers is a global leader in the footwear industry. Based in Manhattan Beach, California, Skechers designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children.

Skechers offer two distinct footwear categories: a lifestyle division and performance footwear. The lifestyle range offers innovative and always on trend styles, inspiring millions to enjoy a wide range of activities in style and comfort.

Winner of more than 100 awards, the Skechers Performance collection offers elite athletes and enthusiasts groundbreaking technologies for running, training, walking and golfing.

With features including arch support, removable comfort insole, athletic engineered knit mesh upper fabric, cushioned midsole and a patent pending design, the Skechers range guarantees supportive comfort.

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In 1946, two podiatrists measured over 10,000 women's feet throughout New Zealand to determine what makes the perfect fit. Backed by this research and expertise, Ziera was launched so women could walk in superior comfort without sacrificing their style.

The key to Ziera comfort is a layered construction with a range of anatomically contoured PU footbeds for shock-absorbing flexible arch support that targets different podiatric needs. Most styles are removeable, easily facilitating custom orthotic use.

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Looking to get a product endorsed by the APodA?

What does an APodA endorsement mean for your business? You’ll stand out from the crowd as the APodA only endorses the BEST products. You’ll be supporting consumer health – an APodA endorsement assures the customer that the shoes they’re wearing are the very best for their feet, something your business cares about! Your endorsement speaks to the market – cut through the myriad of sales pitches and let an exclusive endorsement sell your product for itself. You’ll be reaching an informed audience through premium advertising and editorial support. You’re validating your claims as products endorsed by the APodA go through a strenuous assessment process so customers know they can trust your product.

Supporting YOU supports US

Every endorsement dollar goes back into supporting and advancing the podiatry profession. The APodA is a non-profit organisation, so profits are channelled towards activities that promote good foot health and great clinical practice.

Contact Phil McShane at the APodA to discuss our endorsement program further: