Newfeel's products manager, Erik Pflieger, has a passion for walking. He has been explorating this physical activity and its sensations, difficulties in many ways. He easily shares his passion every day and gets inspired by it to better advise athletes. "Beyond this partnership, I have a very special connection with race walking athletes." "We share the same perception, and experiences of this sport. We have a trustful relationship as I walk just like they do."

Today, 50 athletes (women and men) are partners of Newfeel, the Decathlon brand dedicated to walking. Erik is always in touch with them and with hundreds of other sportswomen amd sportsmen practising walking. “They inspire me everyday!”, says Erik.

Nick Christie is a USA champion in 20 km (2018), 10 km (2019), 50 km (2021). Robyn Stevens is a USA champion in 3 km (2020), 35 km (2021). These 2 champions are Newfeel athletes/partners. They are partners in their personal life and share their passion with us.