Sports Partnerships
The Royal Dutch Walking Association (KWbN)
Together for more exercise: KWbN and Bauerfeind Sports
The partnership between Koninklijke Wandelbond Nederland (KWbN) and Bauerfeind Sports is built on a shared mission: to help people live healthier and more active lives through movement. As the largest walking organization in the Netherlands, KWbN motivates hundreds of thousands each year to get moving, especially through events like the 4Daagse walk. At Bauerfeind Sports, we offer high-quality braces, sport socks and compression gear that make walking more enjoyable while boosting safety and performance. This makes for an ideal partnership with one simple goal: bringing more joy to movement.
About KWbN
KWbN is the go-to organization for walking in the Netherlands – whether you're a beginner or a seasoned hiker. Founded in 2015 through the merger of several walking sport organizations, KWbN works to make walking a low-threshold and healthy way to stay active. With programs like the Avond4daagse, where around 500,000 children take part each year, or FitStap, which combines exercise with nutrition and mental wellbeing, KWbN reaches a wide audience. The organization also supports over 1,100 local walking clubs with training, materials, and practical assistance. Through its platform Wandel.nl, KWbN provides inspiration, routes, and useful walking tips.
Through our collaboration, KWbN's offer becomes even stronger: our products give walkers a noticeable boost – in motivation and physical support. They help build confidence, prevent discomfort, and improve performance. With years of experience in orthotic care, we support not just recovery, but prevention as well. Together, KWbN and Bauerfeind Sports are working to make walking in the Netherlands safer, healthier – and even more rewarding.
