What eco-friendly design means at decathlon!
To determine a theoretical life span for our products, we go through a rigorous procedure of lab tests and long lasting trials on the pitch to compare products of the same type, used for the same purpose. By identifying any weak points, we can improve the product design in order to prolong its theoretical life span.
This approach enabled us to increase the life span by 35% compared with the average life span of a family of products.
KIPSTA 3D AIR MESH TECHNOLOGY
Advanced young players who love dribbling and using the full pitch need comfortable boots that give them a good touch and plenty of ball control.
That's why the Viralto III JR boots have a forefoot - the surface that's most in contact with the ball - made from our exclusive Kipsta Air Mesh 3D technology. It's thin and supple to improve foot-ball contact, while its textured surface increases control. Perfect for zipping all over the place.
A LOOK AT THE KIPSTA "FLEX-H" SOLE
To make it easier to change direction, young players need soles that are both rigid and flexible. This is why Kipsta has created the Flex-H technology, which is found at the front of the outsole and allows the sole to twist in a horizontal "H" shape. It provides exactly the right level of flex for changing direction, pushing off and playing between the lines. Just what young playmakers need.
PRECISION COUNTS, WITH THE "OPTIMAL STRIKE ZONE"
Who can honestly say they've never messed up a first touch or a pass? OK, so it's not entirely your boots' fault, but we've decided to give young players a helping hand all the same.
With the Optimal Strike Zone, we've shifted the laces 10° towards the outside of the boot to increase the contact surface between the ball and foot. This gives kids a much better surface for controlling, passing and shooting.
So you've got no more excuses not to show off your best technical skills!
MOULDED, TURF, ARTIFICIAL, SCREWED: A LOOK AT THE DIFFERENT FOOTBALL BOOT SOLES
The VIRALTO come in 4 different sole variants: These refer to the type of pitch you play on: - TF (Turf or stabilized): rubber sole for hard synthetic or slate pitches. - FG (Firm Ground): the famous "moulded" TPU studs made for long natural or synthetic grass- MG/AG: (Artificial): sole specially designed for synthetic pitches.
- SG (Soft Ground): for soft or muddy pitches; a hybrid sole that has 6 screw-in studs.
KIPSTA DESIGN & ENGINEERING CENTRE, FRENCH KNOW-HOW
The Kipstadium in Tourcoing, northern France, is the global design and development centre for all Kipsta football products. The footwear design team is composed of product managers, engineers and designers, all of whom are keen football players, as well as a certification department that runs product tests.
This homegrown expertise is poured into our Viralto boots to give kids a whole host of great technology at great prices.