First question is: How can anyone EVER get this badge, if the only way you can get it is by doing an activity with someone who has got it? WHO GOT THE BADGE IN THE FIRST PLACE? lol. It's a bit like the "what comes first - The chicken or the egg?"
Second question: Is it really a very good idea to be encouraging athletes to get extra points by using gear that is past it's end of life? I suppose it's not so bad with some stuff but, personally, I don't think it is a good idea when it comes to running shoes etc. Maybe it's me. What does everyone else think?