“The Athlete of the Mic contest is one of our favorite annual events we host as it provides a way for our brand to be integrated into the community with a known presence and a way to  bring us closer to our loyal customers,” said Senior Director of Product and Marketing for The Athlete’s Foot, Darius Billings. “This contest is unique for The Athlete’s Foot as we align the brand with someone who aspires to be an artist and give them a platform for a once in a lifetime opportunity.”

There are two ways to enter the contest with the first being online at TheAthleteoftheMic.com as well as live auditions. All hopeful prospects who enter online will need to upload a two-minute video of their performance. There will also be opportunities to receive a guaranteed live audition at select The Athlete’s Foot stores in Atlanta and Raleigh, N.C.

“This is one of many engagement opportunities we have planned with adidas and other strategic brand partnerships to further our engagement with the communities,” said The Athlete’s Foot President and General Manager of Americas, Matthew Lafone. “We thank adidas for their strong commitment to The Athlete’s Foot and look forward to The Athlete of the Mic contest as we partner with one of the most recognisable sportswear brands.”

For more information about the contest including rules and regulations, please visit TheAthleteOfTheMic.com.