Revolutionary? Decathlon Launch Sustainable Football Boots With 10-Year Warranty
Kipsta, the French football brand of sports giants Decathlon, have created a buzz on social media with their latest release, the Traxium Compressor football boot.
First and foremost, it is unlikely that any high-profile players will be seen wearing them - first, Kipsta only have 2-3 pro footballers under contract, and second, there are no experiences on how they perform.
Kipsta Traxium Compressor Football Boots
The Kipsta Traxium Compressor football boot is unique in that it is non-stitched and adhesive-free.
Decathlon offer a 10-year warranty on the upper/sole bond
Decathlon claim that it is 3.5 times more durable than the average football shoe - but not only that. They give a 10-year warranty on the upper/sole bond.
The Traxium Compressorsoccer cleats were co-developed and manufactured at the Demgy Atlantique Traxium Compressor factory in Nant, using recycled materials for single-piece molding without the need for nails or glue to hold the shoe and outsole together.
Kipsta Traxium Compressor - Prototypes
The upper of the shoe has been laser-textured for improved ball control.
The Traxium Compressor soccer cleat is also in line with Decathlon's brand direction of using recycling materials, with the goal of 100% of products benefiting from an environmental design approach by 2026.
Kipsta Traxium Compressor 'Launch Edition' - Features
- DURABILITY: Innovative TXCompressor® technology with a fused upper and indestructible sole
- ECO-DESIGN: Incredibly durable football boots (348 XP) with a reduced CO2 impact
- BALL CONTROL: Laser-etched TXGrip system on the upper in the shape of a "+"
- BALL TOUCH: Thin, flexible upper provides good ball feel, with bare-foot effect
- FITTING COMFORT: Knit sock with patented foam inserts to keep you comfortable
- FIT: Good support of the foot without the need for laces
- TRACTION: Traxium® sole for amazing grip on dry pitches
- EASY DRESSING: Extra-flexible reinforced fabric collar makes it easy to pull these boots on
- Price: 95 Euro
- Colorway: Black
- Release date: January 2023
The Kipsta Traxium Compressor football shoes from the new 'launch' pack are available in very limited quantities since January 2023, retailing at 95 Euro. It is only available in sizes 42 to 47. All sizes except 44 (many pairs apparently still available) and 47 (4 sizes left) are already sold out.
Just 95 Euro - The price is very fair and well below the top brands
The success of the shoe in terms of usability and popularity remains to be seen, but in terms of production, Kipsta might have passed Adidas, Nike, and Puma with their advanced production technology.
Revolutionary? What do you think of the Kipsta Traxium Compressor football boots? Let us know in the comments below.
Morecambe 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Morecambe FC have officially launched their new 26-27 home and away kits, produced by Surridge Sports. The club received massive backlash for posting AI images for the launch, and later posted a clearer CAD of the home shirt.
The home shirt features the club's traditional red color palette with black detailing, while the away kit introduces a bold combination of purple and yellow. Both designs incorporate modern elements to provide a fresh look for the upcoming National League North campaign.
The new Surridge Sports Morecambe 2026-27 jerseys are currently available for pre-order through the club's official online store.
Puma Kits Keep Ripping at the 2026 World Cup
Puma is facing significant criticism at the 2026 World Cup as multiple national team jerseys have easily ripped during matches.
Incidents involving players from Czechia, Morocco, Egypt, and Paraguay have highlighted an ongoing durability issue with the brand's latest kits - every torn shirt in the tournament so far belongs to a Puma-sponsored team.
The Puma 2026 World Cup kits incorporate the latest version of PUMA's ULTRAWEAVE “Thermoadapt” technology, which obviously is not tear-resistant enough.
The recurring wardrobe malfunctions have resulted in terrible PR for the German sportswear manufacturer and even prompted the viral resurgence of Xherdan Shaqiri's infamous quote from Euro 2016, where he joked that he hopes Puma does not produce condoms.
Trabzonspor 26-27 Home, Away, Third & Fourth Kits Released
Trabzonspor and Joma have officially released the club's new 2026-27 kit collection. The set features four distinct designs, unveiled by the Turkish club under the campaign slogan "En güzel formalar #BizdeVar".
The Joma Trabzonspor 2026-27 home kit features the thickest stripes seen during the brand's partnership with the club, presenting the classic claret and blue colors in a bold layout. The collection is completed by a solid blue away kit, a maroon third kit, and a black alternative fourth kit, offering a wide variety of options for the upcoming campaign.