(CercleFinance.com) – To support its ambitions to develop a high-performance running shoe, Kiprun, the Decathlon brand, turned to Arkema and its high-performance Pebax material, known for its lightness, responsiveness and of energy.
Kiprun’s new KD900X performance running shoe uses Pebax foam and a carbon plate to deliver speed and performance over time, as the brand claims a 1,000 kilometer durability.
‘We are proud to work with Decathlon on the development of innovative sports shoes and equipment. Arkema’s advanced materials offer a unique toolbox for designers and innovators’, underlines David Dupont, Polyamides Growth Director at Arkema.