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PRESS PACK 2016
Kalenji’s KIPRUN brand is for anyone passionate about running, and keen to combine performance with enjoyment.
The new 2016 models take into account the needs intrinsic to the various types of running: dynamism with the Kiprun SD, stability with the Kiprun LD, minimal weight with the Kiprace and grip with the two Trail models.
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7K i P R u n“A thousand ways of running andonly one to wear a shoe!”
2 4K i P R A C EShoes for speed
2 9K i P R u n t R A i L X t 6No-compromise grip
3 3K i P R A C E t R A i LCompetitive spirit
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A thousand ways ofrunning and only one
to wear a shoe!
K I p r U N
Two new developments, the K-Only concept and the exclu-sive sole component, make the 2016 two-model Kiprun range suited to all types of running gait, and with 34% more cushioning than last year’s equivalents.
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THE K-ONLY CONCEpT: WHAT IS IT?
In practical terms, the K-Only concept consists of a Pebax® insert at the midsole and a dual density zone beneath the first metatarsal.
WHAT DOES IT ACTUALLY MEAN FOr rUNNErS?
Simplicity! These shoes suit all gait types: pronation, neutral and supination. Hence where the concept gets its name: K for Kalenji; Only, as in: you Only need one solution to suit all gait types.
HOW DID KALENJI DEVISE THIS CONCEpT?
The K-Only is the result of an internal bio-mechanical study and a 6 month longitudinal tracking survey of 372 runners by the Luxembourg Institute of Health.This collaboration between Kalenji, Decathlon SportLabs and the LIH* enabled us to study the impact of shoe type on running-related injuries, thereby identifying which model was the best suited to all gait types.
THE CONCLUSION?
12,558 training sessions, 12,094 hours of running, and an overall distance covered of 116,723km confirmed that the K-Only concept is suitable for all gait types.
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N e WF o A MTHE NEW MIDSOLE COMpONENT ALSO KNOWN AS“THE NEW FOAM”
This exclusive foam took a dedicated team three whole years to develop. The results observed on the Kiprun 2016 models focus on two main areas: cushioning and durability.
. CUSHIONING IMprOVEMENT: +34%
. DUrABILITY: 1,000 KM
. COMpONENT DYNAMISM: +25%
. IMprOVED STABILITY IN MATErIAL TEMpErATUrES BETWEEN -10°C AND +40°C
Compared with 2015 models.
K-RINGCUSHIoNING
GUArANTEED COMFOrT WITH OUr TWO NEW MODELS FOr 2016!
The exclusive K-Ring is the latest cushioning concept from Kalenji. Its effectiveness is based on 3 principles: shock-absorbing eVa foam, a circular shape to ensure enhanced shockwave dispersion and a central hole to protect the heel.
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Kiprun has taken on a new image in 2016 with a strong range consisting of 2 models: SD and LD, designed to serve the dedicated runner’s every possible need:
DYNAMISM, CUSHIONING AND LIGHT-WEIGHT MATErIALS with the Kiprun SD
prOTECTION, CUSHIONING AND STABILITYwith the Kiprun LD
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EnhAnCEd REBound thanks to the Up-Bar concept that uses a Pebax® insert under the sole.
oPtimum CuShioninG delivered by the K-RInG cushioning concept and the new sole component. an exclusive rear cushioning concept, the K-Ring takes the form of a ring under the heel; the hole in the middle is designed so as to disperse any shockwaves. The new sole component improves cushioning by 34% in comparison with the 2015 model.
+ ComFoRt a seamless forefoot.
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D Y N A M I S MK I P R U N S D
Lightweight and responsive, the Kiprun SD is ideal for road runners looking to work on their speed, whether out
training or in competition.
RUNNING DISTANCeS: under 10km / from 10km to marathon / duathlon / triathlonSIZeS: MEN’S: from 39 to 47 (42.5; 43.5; 44.5) WOMEN’S: from 36 to 42
WeIGHT: MEN’S: 280g (size 43) WOMEN’S: 230g (size 39)DRoP: 10 mmPRICe: €79.99
DY N A M I S M , C U S H I o N I N G, L I G H T W e I G H T M AT e R I A L S
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RUNNING DISTANCeS: under 10km / from 10km to marathon / duathlon / triathlonSIZeS: MEN’S: from 40 to 49 (42.5; 43.5; 44.5) WOMEN’S: from 36 to 42
WeIGHT: MEN’S: 325g (size 43) WOMEN’S: 280g (size 39)DRoP: 10 mmPRICe: €89.99
StABiLity Consisting of a Pebax® insert at the rear of the shoe, arkstab is a stability concept designed to keep the foot properly aligned as it transitions through the gait cycle.
CuShioninG The K-RInG cushioning con-cept helps to provide optimum shock absorption, while the exclusive new Kalenji midsole component improves cushioning by 34%, enhances rebound with 25% more energy return, and ensures better temperature stability between -10°C and +40°C.
GREAtER ComFoRt Thicker foam around shoe collar, hugging the shape of the foot more closely.
ARK StAB
S T A B I L I T Y
K I P R U N L D
Kiprun LD shoes are designed for long runs.Their watchwords are cushioning and stability, to enable runners
to clock up the miles both in competition and in training.
P R oT e C T I o N , C U S H I o N I N G, S TA B I L I T Y
K RinG
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SHoeS FoR SPeeD K I p r AC E
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RUNNING DISTANCeS: under 10km / from 10 to marathon / duathlon / triathlonSIZeS: MEN’S: from 39 to 47 (42.5; 43.5; 44.5) WOMEN’S: from 36 to 42
WeIGHT: MEN’S: 205g (size 43) WOMEN’S: 175g (size 39)DRoP: 10 mmPRICe: €79.99
REBound The Up Bar is a dynamism concept that takes the form of a TPU insert at the forefoot.The decision to use Pebax® has resulted in added bounce and a lighter shoe.
ComFoRt Five additional technical strengths: a “seamless” construction, lightweight, breathable mesh, a flat tongue, an outer sole structure that provides excellent grip at speed, and flat laces for improved tightness.
K I P R A C e
L i G h t W E i G h t
Perfectly suited to the needs of runners keen to improve their performance, whether doing split interval training or running
against the clock in competitions, Kiprace is the ultimate in lightweight, responsive footwear.
DY N A M I S M , C U S H I o N I N G, L I G H T W e I G H T M AT e R I A L S
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No-CoMPRoMISe GRIP
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G R i P
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RUNNING DISTANCeS: TRAIL / ULTRA TRAIL
SIZeS: MEN’S: from 40 to 47 (42.5; 43.5; 44.5) WOMEN’S: from 36 to 42 WeIGHT: MEN’S: 360g (size 43) WOMEN’S: 300g (size 39)
DRoP: 10 mm PRICe: €79.99
G R I P, C U S H I o N I N G , R o B U S T N e S S
So, what’s the trademark of Kiprun Trail XT6?Its unique grip, embodied by a geometric sole design that combines
three different types of lugs, along with a robustness delivered by the new, ultra-durable mesh component.
Trail runners will find the XT6 a versatile shoe, idealfor daily training and competition use, from gentle roads to the
toughest trails.
GRiP The geometry of the sole combines 5mm “delta” lugs, spaced out for added traction and that release mud easily; protruding side lugs for stability on slopes; and a grooved heel combining a crash-pad and lugs for even greater stability.
CuShioninG The K-ring® cushioning con-cept at the heel provides optimum shock absorption.
StABiLity The arkstab® concept improves stability when running, thanks to an element that reduces twisting at the midfoot.
ComFoRt Lace ends can be tidied away in the tiny pocket on the tongue.
LuGS 5 mm
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CoMPeTITIve SPIRIT
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L i G h t W E i G h t
K I P R A C e T R A I L
Being a lightweight shoe, its dynamism and grip make the Kiprace Trail the ideal competition footwear.
Weighing less than 15 grams, the 2016 will be the perfect companion for trail runners looking to improve their
performance. Lugs are widely spaced out to enable mud to be released more easily, and textured for better traction on
wet ground, whilst providing excellent grip on all surfaces.
DY N A M I S M , C U S H I o N I N G, L I G H T W e I G H T M AT e R I A L S
RUNNING DISTANCeS: TRAIL / ULTRA TRAILSIZeS: MEN’S: from 40 to 47 WOMEN’S: from 37 to 42
WeIGHT: MEN’S: 270g (size 43) WOMEN’S: 230g (size 39)DRoP: 6 mm
PRICe: €79.99
GRiP The sole construction combines multidirectional 5mm lugs, spaced out so as to release mud easily; protruding side lugs for greater stability on bends and slopes; and an openwork heel with wide-set lugs for a lighter shoe.
CuShioninG The CS® heel cushioning concept takes the form of an area with a hole under the calcaneal spur. The small 6mm drop delivers a good compromise between rebound and cushioning.
SuPPoRt a combination of three techni-ques: a system of thermo-bonded strips on the forefoot, side walls that form a cradle to hold the foot in position, and a longer lace hole panel.
ComFoRt a tiny integrated pocket on the tongue in which to store lace ends.
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