Another year of camaraderie and wellness came alive as Skechers, the Comfort Technology Company™ and a global leader in lifestyle and performance footwear, proudly hosted the eighth edition of the Skechers Friendship Walk on Sunday, 7 September 2025, at The Oval Lawn at, Setia City Convention Centre, in Setia Alam. The event brought together a record-breaking 8,000 participants for a day brimming with friendship, fitness, fun, and meaningful impact.
The atmosphere was filled with energy and excitement as participants of all ages arrived bright and early, ready to take on a leisurely 5km Walk or a more challenging 10km Run.
More than just a celebration of fitness, the Walk also made a difference in the community. Skechers donated RM10,000 in support of National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) — a Non-Profit Organisation that offers educational, care, and support services for individuals impacted by cancer and the wider community. The cheque was presented on stage to the Assistant Medical Director of NCSM CEO, Dr. Rutresh, during the event.
Returning for the third consecutive year, the ever-energetic Shaun Stephen (@shaunstephen) and this year joined by new co-host, Zooey Teo (@ohzooey) from MixFM took the stage as co-emcees, as well as well-known Malaysia celebrity and athletes such as Jaclyn Victor (@jaclyn_victor), Chan Peng Soon (@pschan88), and Indra Putra (@indra_putra23) – each confidently showcased their stylish and comfortable Skechers Friendship Walk tees, paired with footwear from the latest Skechers collection, including the Skechers GOwalk 8™ and Skechers SKX® AERO shoes.
The excitement extended beyond the run and walk, with participants treated to a variety of exciting activities and entertainment. Highlights included three engaging games with thrilling prizes, a brass band, a zumba performance and a range of game stations offering chances to participate in the lucky draw. Guests enjoyed striking poses at the Skechers finisher’s name wall, making it the ultimate photo spot of the day, and visited the Skechers booth to experience the latest Skechers apparel and footwear collection firsthand while playing games to win even more prizes.
The highlight of the run came with the announcement of the 10km men’s and women’s champions. As their names were revealed, the crowd erupted in cheers, and Skechers honoured their outstanding performances by presenting each winner a cash prize up to RM1,000 and Skechers cash vouchers. Extending the celebration, the 4th to 10th place winners also received an incredible Skechers prize bundle including a pair of Skechers AERO running shoes.
Finally, the day’s excitement reached its peak with the lucky draw winners announcement. One lucky winner was awarded an ultimate grand prize: a one-year FREE supply of Skechers footwear worth RM6,000 — making the lucky draw one of the most anticipated moments of the event.
This meaningful event was brought to life with the generous support of The Main Sponsors — Listerine, Lotus’s, OSIM, Plan B Physiotherapy, and Polar Ice Cream; Lucky Draw Sponsors — VitaHealth, and Greens; Venue Sponsor — Pavilion Damansara Heights; and lastly Goodie Bag Sponsors — V-Soy, Hai-O, Red Bull, Munchy’s, Beaute Library, and Himalaya Vajomba.
