Kiprun Ks 500 Running Shoes

Cushioning:Enjoy cushioning for 1,000 km with the K-Ring in the heel and Kalensole sole.Stability:Enjoy more stability with the ARKSTAB conceptLightweight:282 g in size 8.Grip:The texture and geometry of the soles provide extra grip on wet terrain.Energy return:Improve acceleration with the energy response of the Kalensole foam.Anatomic design:For neutral strides.Fitting comfort:Half-sock tongue designed for maximum comfort.Reduced chafing:Seamless technology at the forefoot to reduce friction DROP 8 MM: The height difference between the back and front of the sole is 8 mm. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CUSHIONING: To give you optimal comfort and performance when running, we concentrated our attention on the sole which features 2 concepts:- K-Ring: a ring located in the heel to improve cushioning at the rear and spread the shockwave in order to provide effective protection for the body: joints, back, knees, etc. - Kalensole: improves cushioning by 34% and propulsion by 25% compared with standard foam and lasts up to 1,000 km. DID YOU SAY STABLE?: A stable shoe that facilitates the roll-through of the foot and reduces the effort needed to control the foot and the heel for a more relaxed foot motion. As a result, we have increased the contact area of the foot and added the ARKSTAB technology, i.e. a piece of TPU resin at the midfoot area. THE COMFORT OF THE KIPRUN KS500: In order to run regularly over long distances, foot comfort is of the utmost importance. So, we tried to improve the level of comfort with the following: - a new collar at the back of the shoe ensuring excellent heel support and ideal softness. - a preformed sole made of open-cell PU (polyurethane) foam. - a revised forefoot area - a seamless, single piece of fabric to reduce friction. EXCELLENT ROAD-HOLDING ABILITY ON WET ROADS AND BENDS: Our sole is designed like a car tyre for running performance without losing control in wet conditions. The new geometry of the sole combined with a new rubber component provides the KIPRUN LONG2 with excellent grip on wet terrain, even at top speed. WHAT'S NEW ABOUT THE KIPRUN KS500?: Thanks to your reviews over the last 2 years, we have completely revised the sole of the KS500 in order to make the shoe more comfortable and create a smoother foot motion. The upper of the KS500 has also been revised to improve the breathability (thanks to a more breathable tongue) and the level of comfort (thanks to the half-sock construction). A TEAM OF PASSIONATE ATHLETES TO OFFER A UNIQUE RUNNING EXPERIENCE: The KIPRUN KS500 is the fruit of the shoemaking expertise acquired over more than 10 years at Decathlon. Caroline and Pierre-Emmanuel (product managers), Raphael (product engineer) and Nicolas (designer), all running enthusiasts, develop your Kiprun shoes thanks to a network of ambassadors: the runners at Decathlon, sports coaches and you! In this way, we choose the components, create the prototypes and test and validate the products with laboratory and field tests.