On Confirms Laceless and Laces LightSpray Football Boots Are in Testing
- On Confirms Testing Both Laced and Laceless Boots: On has officially confirmed they are developing and testing both laced and laceless versions of their LightSpray football boots, addressing speculation after Mbappé wore a laced prototype.
- LightSpray Technology Details: The revolutionary LightSpray technology creates a seamless, one-piece upper by robotically spraying a thermoplastic filament, resulting in an ultra-thin, barefoot-like feel.
- Key Testers Involved: Kylian Mbappé and Sydney Schertenleib are leading the testing of the new On football boots, with Schertenleib specifically focusing on women's football requirements.
One week after Swiss sportswear brand On's groundbreaking entry into football alongside Kylian Mbappé, Sydney Schertenleib, and Thierry Henry, Mbappé debuted the On football boots in a match. He did so wearing a prototype with laces. The question many asked was whether On's LightSpray football boots will also be available laceless, as we know from their LightSpray running shoes. On has now officially confirmed that they are testing and developing both laced and non-laced versions.
On LightSpray Football Boots: Laced & Laceless Under Development
On's revolutionary LightSpray technology creates a seamless, one-piece upper by having a robotic arm spray a continuous thermoplastic filament onto a foot last in just three minutes. This automated, glue-free construction delivers an ultra-thin, barefoot-like feel capable of clinging directly to the foot. But laceless options in performance are not liked by most, including apparently Mbappé.
On clarified their approach in their official FAQ: "While LightSpray™ technology allows us to create a seamless, barefoot-feel fit that can perform without laces, we are testing and developing both laced and non-laced options with Kylian Mbappé and Sydney Schertenleib."
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Testing is currently led by Real Madrid superstar Mbappé alongside FC Barcelona and Switzerland international Sydney Schertenleib, who is spearheading testing tailored to women's football.
It remains to be seen if On's laceless LightSpray tech will work for soccer.