en.Wedoany.com Reported - Decathlon's specialized running brand, Kiprun, has launched its first 3D-printed running shoe, the KIPNEXT 3D. The shoe features a combination design with a knitted upper and a 3D-printed midsole. The midsole is manufactured using HP's Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology and a proprietary TPA material, featuring a hollow lattice structure with variable density design. It boasts an energy return rate of 75%, higher than the 50% to 65% typically found in traditional EVA foam midsole running shoes.

The KIPNEXT 3D is not entirely 3D-printed; its upper is made of knitted material, with the laces integrated onto the 3D-printed midsole. According to Kiprun, the shoe was developed in less than six months at its innovation center in Shenzhen, China, with support from Barcelona-based company Something Added, which specializes in 3D printing for footwear using HP technology.

This marks another exploration by Decathlon in the field of 3D-printed footwear. In 2023, its AddLab collaborated with HP and knitting machinery company Lonati Group to propose a footwear manufacturing concept combining 3D printing and knitting technology. The KIPNEXT 3D is currently available only in select Decathlon stores in China, with a listed price of HK$1,949 (approximately $250) on its website.

Kiprun stated that this is its first foray into the 3D-printed midsole sector using Multi Jet Fusion technology, believing that this technology helps make running more enjoyable and motivates runners to stay active. The brand says this is just the beginning, and the future of running is gradually taking shape through 3D printing.

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