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Man of Many
9 hours ago
- Business
- Man of Many
New Balance ‘Made in USA 1300JP': Hands-On With the $500 Sneaker That Releases Once Every 5 Years
By Ben McKimm - News Published: 30 May 2025 Share Copy Link Readtime: 4 min Every product is carefully selected by our editors and experts. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more. For more information on how we test products, click here. The cherry on top of Grey Day 2025 is the New Balance Made in USA 1300JP, which is only released every five years. You rarely get the chance to get your hands on a near-handmade sneaker from one of the biggest brands on earth, but now's your chance as the 1300JP is set to be released on and New Balance The Galeries store beginning on May 29th, 2025, with a suggested retail price of AUD$500. It might sound crazy to spend this much money on a pair of sneakers, but the 1300JP is specially crafted in New Balance's Skowhegan, Maine, manufacturing facility. Here, it is produced with a level of detail, expertise, and premium quality that is quite frankly unrivalled in the sneaker world, especially amongst the top brands. 'The 1300JP is a shoe like no other, an emblem of the soul of New Balance, that is prized by collectors and appreciators around the globe,' said Shinichi Kubota, Vice President, New Balance Japan. 'Even before joining New Balance myself 34 years ago, I was inspired by my father's work with the brand on the innovative sole design for the original 1300JP. This legacy model has been a constant throughout my career at New Balance, from spending years perfecting the first reissue to working diligently on each subsequent launch to subtly evolve the style while remaining true to its roots.' New Balance 1300JP | Image: Ben McKimm / Man of Many To provide some historical context before I jump into my hands-on thoughts, the 1300JP was first released in 1985. It was known for its combination of technological innovation and premium materials, but it was never appreciated as a pure performance running shoe. It was all about comfort, style, and wearability, and people were happy to pay for it. When it was released, the New Balance 1300JP had a retail price of nearly USD$130, which significantly raised the ceiling for sneaker prices. That works out to be about AUD$460 in today's money! Sneakerheads know that this is a special shoe, but in an industry where cost-cutting is constantly changing (ruining) the most famous sneakers in the world, it's refreshing to see a brand reproduce a shoe in its original form with only minor changes. New Balance has kept the construction true to the shoe, with a slightly updated design that adds premium comfort and design features. Cushioning is provided by full-length ENCAP alongside premium materials, mostly nubuck and mesh. New Balance 1300JP | Image: Supplied / New Balance New Balance 1300JP | Image: Supplied / New Balance New Balance 1300JP | Image: Supplied / New Balance New Balance 1300JP | Image: Supplied / New Balance The first reissue of the 1300JP was in 1995. It has been released every five years, celebrating the brand's rich heritage and building anticipation for this extremely limited release every year since. It's one of those shoes that you almost don't want to put on your foot. You know it's going to be a comfortable shoe, but it's equally a work of art, constructed in a special factory that only produces the brand's most famous models. There's some 574-like design here, which was a takedown model that launched at a more affordable price-point back in the day, but has gone on to be a successful shoe in its own right. However, I find that this shoe has a more authentic appeal, utilising elevated materials and with meticulous craftsmanship. It's easy for me to see (and feel) why this shoe continues to capture the attention of fashion and sneaker culture every five years. 'With 2025's launch, we are excited to continue the 1300JP's legacy, showcasing the Confidential – Not for Public Consumption or Distribution design's timeless appeal to loyal fans and a new generation,' said Kubota. The 1300JP is set to be released on and New Balance The Galeries store beginning on May 29th, 2025, with a suggested retail price of AUD$500.
Man of Many
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- Man of Many
2025 Subaru Forester Price and Specs Revealed for Australia
With a debut at the Chicago Auto Show earlier in the year, Subaru has officially revealed price and specifications for the new Forester (priced from AUD$43,490 plus on-roads), a week after Toyota unveiled the latest generation of their top-selling car in Australia, the Toyota RAV4. To put this new Forester release in context, the RAV4 was the top-selling vehicle in Australia in 2024 with 58,718 vehicles sold, but that number looks tiny when you compare it to the sales in the United States, where the RAV4 outsold the Ford F-150 for the first time, according to Jato Dynamics data. F-150 sales dropped 5 per cent to 460,915 in 2024. Meanwhile, Toyota RAV4 registrations increased by 9 per cent to 475,193, and it seems this is the wake-up call that Subaru needed, unveiling the new model shortly after the sales figures were announced. Now, Subaru Australia is ready to bring the top-selling Forester to market, and it's going to be their most important model release in decades as it shapes up to become the best alternative to the RAV4 and other competitors like the Mitsubishi Outlander as it will be available from mid-2025 in both hybrid and non-hybrid formats. While yet to be released, the current-generation Toyota RAV4 starts from AUD$42,260 plus on-roads. Let's take a closer look! 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid | Image: Subaru USA What's Under the Bonnet of the New Subaru Forester? You'll have two powertrain options available with the new Subaru Forester in Australia: Non-hybrid Subaru Foresters (priced from AUD$43,490 plus on-roads) will be powered by: Engine : 2.5-litre horizontally opposed Boxer 4-cylinder : 2.5-litre horizontally opposed Boxer 4-cylinder Power : 136kW @ 5,800rpm : 136kW @ 5,800rpm Torque : 247Nm @ 3,700rpm : 247Nm @ 3,700rpm Transmission : Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with: 8-speed manual mode Broader gear ratio range (8.1) Retuned for stronger take-off acceleration Lower 1st and reverse gears for increased performance on hills : Lineartronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with: Fuel economy : 7.9 litres/100km (combined) : 7.9 litres/100km (combined) Fuel tank capacity : 63L : 63L Towing: 1,800kg braked, 750kg unbraked Hybrid Subaru Foresters (from AUD$46,490 plus on-roads) will be powered by: Engine : 2.5-litre Boxer petrol engine with 90kW electric motor and 1.1kWh lithium-ion battery Power : 121kW @ 5,600 rpm Torque : 212Nm @ 4,000–4,400 rpm : 2.5-litre Boxer petrol engine with 90kW electric motor and 1.1kWh lithium-ion battery Combined system output : 145kW : 145kW Transmission : TH2B Hybrid Transaxle Planetary gearset Integrated secondary electric motor/generator (MG1) : Fuel economy : 6.2L/100km (combined) : 6.2L/100km (combined) Range : Over 1,000km per tank (indicative) : Over 1,000km per tank (indicative) Towing: 1,200kg braked, 750kg unbraked The non-Hybrid 2.5-litre horizontally opposed Boxer 4-cylinder produces 136kW @ 5,800rpm and 247Nm @ 3,700rpm. However, what we're most interested in here is the hybrid Forester, which features a 2.5-litre Boxer petrol engine with a 90kW electric motor powered by a 1.1kWh lithium-ion battery. That figure is similar to the new 2026 Toyota RAV4's 143kW of power, but down compared to the 226kW PHEV variant that has just been announced. Notably, the city fuel economy has jumped by 30 per cent over the naturally aspirated petrol, and even more impressively, this hybrid powertrain delivers an impressive driving range of over 1,000km per tank (based on laboratory results under ADR testing conditions). Unlike the RAV4, the Forester does not have an electric motor powering the rear wheels, and because of this Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, the brand says that it retains a low centre of gravity and optimal handling whilst adding enhanced range. 2025 Subaru Forester Petrol Variant | Image: Supplied / Subaru Australia To add to this, the hybrid Forester also gets a torque vectoring system, vehicle dynamics control and an off-road X-Mode system from the standard petrol model, while the ground clearance stands at a class-leading 220mm. That said, there is an even more off-road-focused Wilderness version in the United States, which comes with the standard petrol engine while having a significant increase in ground clearance at 236mm along with different suspension, all-terrain tyres, and a beefier set of bumpers. It remains to be seen whether Subaru will ever offer this car here in Australia, as it wasn't announced at the release today, but we'd love to see it! 2025 Subaru Forester Mid Spec Hybrid Variant | Image: Supplied / Subaru Australia What's the Interior of the Subaru Forester Like? Every model in the all-new Subaru Forester range will come with a tablet-like 11.6-inch Multimedia system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility alongside a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster on 'selected' Hybrid variants. Take note that Satellite navigation will only be built-in on Premium and above models, but a 6-speaker audio system will be included as standard here in Australia, with a Harman Kardon® 10-speaker system with subwoofer on Touring and Hybrid Sport. Of course, like all new Subaru models, the Forester will come with the brand's top-level safety systems, including the Eyesight Driver Assist Technology with active cruise control, innovative Driver Monitoring System, Emergency Driving Stop System, 360-Degree View Monitor, and nine SRS airbags. Importantly for comfort purposes, the seats have been redesigned with ergonomics in mind as they've been developed with anatomy experts to improve lower back and hip support and keep your spine aligned, all the while minimising fatigue on long drives. Heated front seats are standard across all variants, and power-adjustable lumbar support and 8-way electric front seats are available on higher trims. The only way to get leather, however, is on the Touring variants of the Forester that use a Leather and Ultrasuede® (black or brown/black) material. 'Inspired by six generations of adventure, this next-generation Forester features a bold, rugged design, with the confidence of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and renowned X-Mode,' said General Manager of Subaru Australia, Scott Lawrence. 'It's built to take you from city streets to untamed trails with ease. Its revolutionary design brings advanced safety and immersive in-car technology, and enhanced all-terrain capability. We are looking forward to sharing more details on the all-new Forester range in both petrol and hybrid over the coming months.' 2025 Subaru Forester Top Spec Hybrid Variant | Image: Supplied / Subaru Australia When is the New Subaru Forester Coming to Australia? Pre-orders for the new Subaru Forester are available from today, before first vehicle arrivals in Australia begin in July 2025. 'The new-generation Forester is stronger, smarter and more capable than ever — and it's exactly what Australians need from an SUV,' said Scott Lawrence, General Manager, Subaru Australia. 'During local testing it's handled everything we threw at it, from rough country roads, unpredictable weather, steep climbs and changing conditions. It's built to take on real Australian driving, and the addition of Subaru's latest Hybrid technology gives drivers the very best Subaru SUV.' You can place an order for the new Subaru Forester at Subaru Australia's website (linked below) or by contacting your local retailer. 2025 Subaru Forester | Image: Supplied / Subaru Australia Full List of Model Specifications for Subaru Forester in Australia The all-new Subaru Forester will be available in seven variants, this is how the model range is broken down in Australia. Petrol-Only Variants of the Subaru Forester Forester AWD – from AUD$43,490 plus on-roads 2.5-litre Boxer petrol engine Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive X-Mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) – 2 mode Subaru's Vision Assist with Panoramic 360 Degree View Monitor 9 SRS airbags now including: Far Side airbag Front Passenger Seat Cushion airbag The latest gen of Subaru EyeSight® which now adds: Wide-angle monocular camera Emergency Driving Stop System Front side radar Reverse Automatic Braking Driver Monitoring System An 11.6-inch high-definition touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity Wireless Qi charger Heated front seats Ladder style roof rails 18-inch alloy wheels Forester AWD Premium – from AUD$46,490 plus on-roads adds: Satellite navigation Powered tailgate with kick sensor Powered front seats: 8-way power seat with dual memory – driver Electric lumbar support – driver 8-way power seat – front passenger Auto driver's seat and door mirror adjustment DMS functions Auto folding door mirrors with auto dipping passenger mirror on reverse Forester AWD Sport – from AUD$48,490 plus on-roads adds: X-Mode – 2 mode Water repellent synthetic leather seat trim Electric sunroof Dark metallic 18-inch alloy wheels Unique styling cues such as: Black front grille with green insert Symmetrical All Wheel Drive exterior badge – Green Exterior Sport badge – Green Interior seat stitching – Green leather steering wheel with green stitching Shift boot with green stitching Forester AWD Touring – from AUD$50,990 plus on-roads adds: 10 speaker, plus sub-woofer and amplifier, Harman Kardon® audio system Leather and Ultrasuede® accented seat trim in a choice of a black or brown colour themes Front seat ventilation Stylish gloss black exterior highlights on the: Front grille Front and rear bumper Side garnish Door mirrors caps Low profile roof rails Hybrid Variants of the Subaru Forester Forester AWD Hybrid – from AUD$46,490 plus on-roads Next generation strong hybrid e-Boxer Lineartronic CVT with Sports Regeneration Paddles Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive X-Mode – 2 mode Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-Drive) Subaru's Vision Assist with Panoramic 360 Degree View Monitor 9 SRS airbags now including: Far Side airbag Front Passenger Seat Cushion airbag The latest gen of Subaru EyeSight® which now adds: Wide-angle monocular camera Emergency Driving Stop System Front side radar Reverse Automatic Braking Driver Monitoring System An 11.6-inch high-definition touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity Wireless Qi Charger Heated front seats Ladder style roof rails 18-inch alloy wheels Forester AWD Hybrid Sport – from AUD$54,990 plus on-roads adds: Stylish bronze accents on the: Front and rear bumper Side garnish Symmetrical All Wheel Drive badge Electric sunroof 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster Satellite navigation Powered tailgate with kick sensor Auto driver's seat and door mirror adjustment DMS functions Powered front seats: 8-way power seat with dual memory – driver Electric lumbar support – driver 8-way power seat – front passenger Auto folding door mirrors with auto dipping passenger mirror on reverse 10 speaker, plus sub-woofer and amplifier, Harman Kardon® audio system Enhanced suspension for improved comfort on bumpy roads Low profile roof rails 19-inch alloy wheels – Bronze colour Forester AWD Hybrid Touring – from AUD$55,990 plus on-roads adds: 19-inch alloy wheels – Dark grey machined gloss finish
Sky News AU
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
‘Meghan doesn't play the community game': Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Montecito neighbours speak out
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Montecito neighbours have taken aim at the Sussexes for doing little for the 'community' despite using the town for their money-making ventures. Markle, 43, and Harry, 40, live in a sprawling Montecito property that boasts both ocean and mountain views, which has formed a backdrop for many of their projects since leaving the royal family. Most recently, Markle rented a second Montecito home to film Netflix cooking series With Love, Meghan. Despite living in the exclusive coastal enclave for almost five years, Montecito local Richard Mineards claimed Markle 'doesn't play the community game'. 'She cultivates a very controlled image. She pays attention to every appearance, every word, every gesture,' he told Ici Paris. 'And here in Montecito, we appreciate simple people, even famous ones. 'Oprah Winfrey, for example, shows up at charity events. Meghan doesn't play the community game.' The Sussexes originally snapped up their 16-bedroom estate in the idyllic community for about AUD $21 million in June 2020 but appear to have made few connections in the area. Although Montecito is also home to a few A-list stars, namely Oprah Winfrey, the community is located more than a two-hour drive from the bright lights of Hollywood. While Mr Mineards claimed Meghan showed little interest in the community, the Duke of Sussex is noticeably more willing to engage with locals. '(Harry) is always charming, approachable, with that very recognisable Windsor accent,' he said. 'He smiles, shakes hands, willingly exchanges a few words. 'We've seen him at the beach, in an organic coffee shop, or cycling in the hills.' The update comes almost two years after an elderly veteran living in Harry and Meghan's street claimed he was flatly turned away at the gate to the Sussexes' compound. United States Navy veteran Frank McGinity claimed his attempts to introduce himself to the couple and gift them a film about the local area failed after he was "turned away". 'Harry and Meghan live on old McCormick property and I went up to their gate with the films on a CD, but they weren't interested,' he told the local newspaper Montecito Journal in July 2023. "The gate guy turned me away and wouldn't take the film, just saying 'they're not interested'. I was trying to be neighbourly."
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Trolls said I looked like ‘a fridge' at my wedding & said I was ‘too fat' – they called my sport-star man a ‘pig hunter'
The footy WAG said she spent 'three days' crying after trolls mocked her wedding photos online FROCKING HELL Trolls said I looked like 'a fridge' at my wedding & said I was 'too fat' – they called my sport-star man a 'pig hunter' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PLUS-SIZED bride was trolled by strangers for being "too fat" for her AFL star husband - and told she looked like a "fridge" in her white dress. Chloe Pink, 25, and her childhood sweetheart, the North Melbourne defender, Toby Pink, 26, have been in a relationship for seven years and eventually tied the knot in March 2025. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The couple "wanted a secret ceremony" and got married at their local registry office in Melbourne Credit: SWNS 4 Chloe, who is a UK size 16, spent AUD $30,000 (£14.2k) on the big day Credit: SWNS 4 It wasn't until the newlyweds shared the photos online that a deluge of cruel insults came in Credit: SWNS The resource manager with PCOS has always had an "on and off" relationship with her weight, but was "excited" to be a bride when the football star proposed in October 2024. The couple "wanted a secret ceremony" and got married at their local registry office in Melbourne. Chloe, who is a UK size 16, spent AUD $30,000 (£14.2k) on the wedding, including AUD $3,000 (£1.4k) on a custom-made dress and a small reception and evening dinner for the couple's 28 most-beloved guests, costing AUD $300 (£142) per head. The 25-year-old described the day as "magical" and "the first time" she'd felt beautiful. But it wasn't until the newlyweds shared the photos online that a deluge of cruel insults came in, with the majority commenting on her weight, dubbing her "pig" and "a fridge" and that she is "too fat for her athlete husband". Chloe, from Millicent, Australia, said, "Being married to a professional athlete does not give anyone the right to comment on my body or size. 'My weight is influenced by underlying health conditions, though frankly, that's no one's business. "And it shouldn't matter either way. "But the comments were just vile, and for about a week, I was a completely different version of myself. "Thankfully, my husband has been incredibly supportive, and I've come out stronger." Frankie Bridge slammed by fans again for SHEER wedding guest dress that's 'too much' and will 'upstage the bridge' Chloe and Toby grew up as childhood sweethearts and tied the knot in March 2025 following a seven-year relationship. "He'd always tell everyone I was his girlfriend when we were younger," Chloe said. "And eventually, when Toby went away to boarding school, we were calling every day and decided to give it a go. "We've never looked back since, and honestly, when he got down on one knee, I couldn't have been happier." The couple wed at their local marital registry, which was ideal for the 25-year-old who loved to keep things private. "We didn't want anything massive," she added. "The marital register was perfect and small. What is body shaming? BODY shaming is described as "humiliating someone by making inappropriate or derogatory comments about their body size or shape". In addition, "commenting on a person's clothing, body hair, eating habits, make-up skills or attractiveness" could be constituted as body shaming too, PsychCentral explained. While body shaming has become more of an issue in recent years, a study conducted by Glamour magazine in 2000 found that a staggering 97 per cent of women surveyed admitted to having an "I hate my body" moment. And those who shame people about their figures can include doctors and medical professionals too. A 2019 report found that more than 3 in 5 adults encounter "weight bias" from their doctors - particularly those who are obese. And body shaming someone can have massive effects on their mental health, and could potentially lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and self-harm. If you have been body shamed and are struggling to deal with the effects, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 for confidential, emotional support. "But we decided that we couldn't have the big day without a reception or an evening dinner. "So kept telling more people about our wedding each day. "And everyone had the greatest time, it was euphoric." Chloe recalled how she had only given her guests two months' notice before the big day - and in fact messaged her WAG groupchat, including very close friends, that she was getting married as she was walking down the aisle. "The day was a dream come true," she said. "I walked down the aisle in a custom white gown by d'Italia, feeling the most beautiful I had ever felt. "It was a very emotional day, and it felt like I was wrapped in a bubble of love. "I was confident there was nothing that could ruin it." I just burst into tears Chloe Pink However, a week later, the newlyweds decided to share their photos on Instagram for a local story about their wedding. That's when the cruel insults from trolls came bombarding through, criticising Chloe's physical appearance. "I sat down and read the online comments, and I just burst into tears," she explained. "About 80 per cent of them were negative, and even before I posted them, it never crossed my mind that I looked fat." One vicious troll wrote: "Did he marry a fridge?' 'AFL player by day, pig hunter by night,' another penned. 'Did he marry an NRL prop forward?' a third stranger said. They thought my husband deserved so much better Chloe Pink The footy WAG said she spent 'three days' crying after trolls mocked her wedding photos online. "The hate was mainly from older men, which I thought was disgusting," Chloe said. "Everything from my body to how 'plain' my dress was, they hated on. "And they thought my husband deserved so much better." In fear that people would recognise her husband, who had signed with North Melbourne Football Club as a delisted free agent in 2023, later debuting as a defender the year after, she felt "very watched" and "insecure". 4 Thankfully, some of the more disturbing comments have now been taken down online Credit: SWNS "For our food shops, I would tell him to avoid getting anything sugary in case people thought it was for me," she added. "Everyone treats WAGS as if they're objects, and that they should be a size six, which I'm not. "I felt like I had to live a certain way and do particular things to avoid the hate, which, now looking back is so wrong. "I never had an issue with the way I look and I am healthy." Thankfully, some of the more disturbing comments have now been taken down online, and Chloe has described that she's been so grateful for the support of her family and her husband, who has made her feel "more confident". She is now determined not to let the body-shaming trolls get to her and says an upside of the abuse is all the women who have reached out to her to affirm that there is nothing wrong with the way she looks. "I've come out stronger than I was before," she said. "Both Toby and I believe it's the job of men to call out this type of behaviour if they see it amongst each other. "My husband loves me and is attracted to me. "No matter what anyone else says, I know our love is real. "And no one should be commenting on my body and saying otherwise."
The Irish Sun
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Trolls said I looked like ‘a fridge' at my wedding & said I was ‘too fat' – they called my sport-star man a ‘pig hunter'
A PLUS-SIZED bride was trolled by strangers for being "too fat" for her AFL star husband - and told she looked like a "fridge" in her white dress. Chloe Pink, 25, and her childhood sweetheart, the North Melbourne defender, Toby Pink, 26, have been in a relationship for seven years and eventually tied the knot in March 2025. Advertisement 4 The couple "wanted a secret ceremony" and got married at their local registry office in Melbourne Credit: SWNS 4 Chloe, who is a UK size 16, spent AUD $30,000 (£14.2k) on the big day Credit: SWNS 4 It wasn't until the newlyweds shared the photos online that a deluge of cruel insults came in Credit: SWNS The resource manager with PCOS has always had an "on and off" relationship with her weight, but was "excited" to be a bride when the The couple "wanted a secret ceremony" and got married at their local registry office in Melbourne. Chloe, who is a UK size 16, spent AUD $30,000 (£14.2k) on the The 25-year-old described the day as "magical" and "the first time" she'd felt beautiful. Advertisement read more on relationships But it wasn't until the newlyweds shared the photos online that a deluge of cruel insults came in, with the majority commenting on her weight, dubbing her "pig" and "a fridge" and that she is "too fat for her Chloe, from Millicent, Australia, said, "Being married to a professional athlete does not give anyone the right to comment on my body or size. 'My weight is influenced by underlying health conditions, though frankly, that's no one's business. "And it shouldn't matter either way. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous "But the comments were just vile, and for about a week, I was a completely different version of myself. "Thankfully, my husband has been incredibly supportive, and I've come out stronger." Frankie Bridge slammed by fans again for SHEER wedding guest dress that's 'too much' and will 'upstage the bridge' Chloe and Toby grew up as childhood sweethearts and tied the knot in March 2025 following a seven-year relationship. "He'd always tell everyone I was his girlfriend when we were younger," Chloe said. Advertisement "And eventually, when Toby went away to boarding school, we were calling every day and decided to give it a go. "We've never looked back since, and honestly, when he got down on one knee, I couldn't have been happier." The couple wed at their local marital registry, which was ideal for the 25-year-old who loved to keep things private. "We didn't want anything massive," she added. Advertisement "The marital register was perfect and small. What is body shaming? BODY shaming is described as "humiliating someone by making inappropriate or derogatory comments about their body size or shape". In addition, "commenting on a person's clothing, body hair, eating habits, make-up skills or attractiveness" could be constituted as body shaming too, While body shaming has become more of an issue in recent years, a study conducted by Glamour magazine in 2000 found that a staggering 97 per cent of women surveyed admitted to having an "I hate my body" moment. And those who shame people about their figures can include doctors and medical professionals too. A 2019 report found that more than 3 in 5 adults encounter "weight bias" from their doctors - particularly those who are obese. And body shaming someone can have massive effects on their mental health, and could potentially lead to depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, eating disorders and self-harm. If you have been body shamed and are struggling to deal with the effects, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 for confidential, emotional support. "But we decided that we couldn't have the big day without a reception or an evening dinner. "So kept telling more people about our wedding each day. "And everyone had the greatest time, it was euphoric." Advertisement Chloe recalled how she had only given her guests two months' notice before the big day - and in fact messaged her "The day was a dream come true," she said. "I walked down the aisle in a custom white gown by d'Italia, feeling the most beautiful I had ever felt. "It was a very emotional day, and it felt like I was wrapped in a bubble of love. Advertisement "I was confident there was nothing that could ruin it." I just burst into tears Chloe Pink 25 However, a week later, the newlyweds decided to share their photos on Instagram for a local story about their wedding. That's when the cruel insults from trolls came bombarding through, criticising Chloe's physical appearance. "I sat down and read the online comments, and I just burst into tears," she explained. Advertisement "About 80 per cent of them were negative, and even before I posted them, it never crossed my mind that I looked fat." One vicious troll wrote: "Did he marry a fridge?' 'AFL player by day, pig hunter by night,' another penned. 'Did he marry an NRL prop forward?' a third stranger said. Advertisement They thought my husband deserved so much better Chloe Pink 25 The footy WAG said she spent 'three days' crying after trolls mocked her wedding photos online. "The hate was mainly from older men, which I thought was disgusting," Chloe said. "Everything from my body to how 'plain' my dress was, they hated on. "And they thought my husband deserved so much better." Advertisement In fear that people would recognise her husband, who had signed with North Melbourne Football Club as a delisted free agent in 2023, later debuting as a defender the year after, she felt "very watched" and "insecure". 4 Thankfully, some of the more disturbing comments have now been taken down online Credit: SWNS "For our food shops, I would tell him to avoid getting anything sugary in case people thought it was for me," she added. "Everyone treats WAGS as if they're objects, and that they should be a size six, which I'm not. Advertisement "I felt like I had to live a certain way and do particular things to avoid the hate, which, now looking back is so wrong. "I never had an issue with the way I look and I am Thankfully, some of the more disturbing comments have now been taken down online, and Chloe has described that she's been so grateful for the support of her family and her husband, who has made her feel "more confident". She is now determined not to let the Advertisement "I've come out stronger than I was before," she said. "Both Toby and I believe it's the job of men to call out this type of behaviour if they see it amongst each other. "My husband loves me and is attracted to me. "No matter what anyone else says, I know our love is real. Advertisement "And no one should be commenting on my body and saying otherwise."
