Football icon Ruud Gullit has partnered with Skechers as their first brand ambassador for the Benelux region.
Gullit, a key figure in Dutch football history, led the Netherlands to victory in the 1988 UEFA European Championship and enjoyed a successful club career with AC Milan and Chelsea.
This collaboration marks a significant move for Skechers, aiming to leverage Gullit’s influential presence in the sports world to promote their footwear, including the Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins.
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