Venum: A new collection focused on Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – News

Presentation of the VENUM brand

If the brand does not necessarily speak to you, this is not the case for many athletes and especially boxers. Indeed, since its creation in 2005, this French company has continued to develop until it appears today as the world leader in the world of sport. Convinced of bringing an “American dream” to the French, Venum quickly stood out at the heart of many disciplines such as MMA, English boxing or even Brazilian Jiu-Jitsuto recite nobody else but them.

Although its head office is based in Île-de-France, Venum can count on a solid distribution network throughout the world with key locations such as Hong Kong, Los Angeles, London, Montreal and Paris Sud. Moreover, she knows how to attract the blessings of renowned athletes, proud to wear these French clothes. In the lot, we find Ciryl “Bon Gamin” Gane, a French MMA fighter and Terri Harper, a professional boxer, originally from Doncaster in the United Kingdom.

Now, Venum tends to innovate in order to propose new ideas while maintaining a distinctive design capable of standing out.

Collaboration with Ubisoft

Anchored in the sporting world, Venum was keen to offer a more versatile range. This is how, with Ubisoft, they decided to offer a new range aimed not only at players looking for performance, but also at video game fans, closer to the lifestyle.

Faced with the success of our first collection, together with Ubisoft, we decided to respond to the plebiscite of the public by developing a new range that is more practical and lifestyle oriented. We wanted to rely on quality products that meet the expectations of all fans, whatever their motivations.

– Frank DupuisFounder & Director of Venum.

Thus, inspired by the artistic direction and the lore of video games, both in terms of colors and patterns/designs, the new collection “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla X Venum” was created with the ambition of making tribute to the vikings modern times through a performance-oriented collection and self-transcendence.

The range consists of the following elements:

• “Sports” category:
  • Boxing gloves : true to its origins, Venum offers gloves in four different weights. They are equipped with an attached thumb and a reinforced palm.
  • Dry Tech T-shirt: Featuring technology for effective moisture management, it easily wicks away sweat. A sporty alternative to those who don’t like leotards.
  • Short sleeve rashguard: we get right into it with a range of compression t-shirts. Very close to the body, like a second skin, they are supposed to promote muscle recovery while providing a feeling of support during exercise.
  • Long sleeve rashguard: same topo as for the short sleeves except that here they are long.
  • The fight shorts: We can put it in both categories, but it offers a fit that will focus more on training. Adjustable at the waistband, the fightshorts are comfortable and stay in place
  • Compression pants: As with Rashguards, compression pants are a specific item for athletes looking for deep muscle support and recovery. Very fitted, it allows you to maintain excellent mobility while protecting your legs from unpleasant friction with the ground, a body or a bar.

• “Lifestyle” category:
  • Hooded Sweatshirt: it is self-sufficient, advertised as soft and comfortable, it has a large kangaroo pocket.
  • The fight shorts: although it is cut for sport and offers boxing-appropriate attire, it can remain comfortable in more mainstream use.
  • T-shirts: in its simple device, in order to stick to the “Lifestyle” atmosphere, enjoy the Venum experience with the colors of Valhalla.
  • Jogging pants : we include it in the “Lifestyle” although it can easily be linked to both categories. However, it is similar to a “standard” jogging (while remaining efficient in concept) that we can use more easily in everyday life.

Choice and purchase

Whatever your desire to acquire, both on the equipment and on the associated collaboration, you will have to go through the manufacturer’s site. Note that for this collaboration, Venum and Ubisoft are offering gifts using QR codes that you find on clothing labels. Find more information via the event page. Here are the possible rewards when activating the QR code (one to several per code):

• Ouroboros Shield in-game (AC Valhalla)
• Collectable Eivor, the Wolf-Kissed figurine
• Discount coupons for a next purchase on the Venum website

Once on site Venumthe entire collection is available except the alternative versions in black/blue. To make your choice, the brand offers a system of measurement board and virtual cabin to offer sizes closest to your build/height. Without real comparison tools, we spent a little time on the site before giving our final sizes as the doubt persisted. After receiving the products, we are able to confirm that if you do not cheat on the measurements, the site offers thoughtful choices.

Really take the time to do your measurements and let the site guide you. As a bonus, the calculator offers you alternatives in case you prefer a looser or tighter version. In our case, the version just below is tight, as advertised, but totally legit. However, do not venture to take sizes marked witha red crossalthough the choice is yours.

Reviews and photos of the collection

For the occasion, Venum sent us some elements of the collection so that we could give a personal opinion. Here is the list of clothes received and do not hesitate to ask your questions at the end of the article if you need additional information. Note that it is difficult for us to judge the quality over time, but will evolve this article over time, if necessary.

Finally, to avoid going back over it, the design put forward is as refined as it is efficient both on the colors and the choice and positioning of the logos. The elements of the collection complement each other perfectly and no dissonance is to be highlighted. If you are in love with the license and these products catch your eye, here’s what we thought.

• Short sleeve rashguard
• T-shirt
• Jogging pants
• Fightshorts
• Hooded Sweatshirt

Short-sleeved rashguard (€54.30)

Leotard benefiting from a compression system, the fabric is of quality, but also breathable. Contrary to appearances, it is not used excessively and does not recover involuntary curves to focus on chest. No apprehension and a comfortable outfit. Note that the Rashguard retains the heat without accumulating humidity in order to accompany you with ease in the heart of your somewhat rough sessions.

“Reloaded” T-Shirt (€39.90)

Less tight and elastic than the Rashguard, the Reloaded T-shirt is no less comfortable. With a straight cut, it allows itself versatility of use since it will not be totally focused on sports use. Enough to take advantage of the magnificent design offered during this collaboration without worrying about a specialized rendering.

Jogging Pants (€64.90)

For once, it is the most versatile element of the collection. As suitable for sporting use as for everyday use, it should be noted that it is a common item of clothing. That said, Venum does not stop at the end and offers jogging at the limit with the cargo pants, given that they are equipped with a pocket on the left leg.

Finally, very thick with a bi-material combination, but also a cut close to the body, it fits perfectly with the rest of the collection.

Fightshorts (€59.90)

At first glance, the shorts offer a very sport-oriented rendering and above all boxing or MMA. However, in use it knows how to adapt to your morphology without offering a restricted style. Sure, its very straight cut and wide suggests a sporty use, but associated with the T-shirt dedicated to this collaboration, the set does not lack fishing and offers a mastered final aesthetice.

We find an adjustment using laces on the upper part of the shorts while the latter is slightly elastic.

Hooded Sweatshirt (€89.90)

Unsurprisingly, this is a classic Sweatshirt with a Valhalla license design. However, we recognize the paw of Venum with a soft and fluffy textile for a noticeable comfort of use. Where some brands reduce the total thickness of the garment to save on price, Venum does not compromise and offers a suitable thickness element that we could identify as “mid-season” although largely able to follow you in summer ( a little hot perhaps) than in winter.

Like all hoodies, it has no zipper and is therefore put on like a T-shirt, but is equipped with a very large kangaroo pocket subtly integrated on the front face.