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KIPRUN KD900X<\/h3>\n\n

\u00a3129.99<\/span> Decathlon\u2019s own-brand has followed the industry’s lead and produced their first carbon-plated model<\/strong><\/em><\/strong>…<\/p>\n\n

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Decathlon, famed for its affordable range of sports attire, has cranked things up with the launch of what the brand is calling its \u2018first-ever super-shoe: the Kiprun KD900X\u2019. It retails for \u00a3130, which by our records is the first time they\u2019ve broken the \u00a3100 barrier.<\/p>\n\n

So what justifies the three-digit hit? That\u2019s down to the trend of the times, namely a carbon plate, in the Kiprun\u2019s case cushioned between two layers of Pebax foam.<\/p>\n\n

The Kiprun KD900X (225g for a UK size 8, with a drop of 8mm) is a collaboration between Decathlon Sports Lab and Arkema, a French company who specialise in material technology. It\u2019s from Arkema that Decathlon has chosen that Pebax foam, which in sync with the carbon plate is mooted to balance comfort, stiffness and stability, while boosting energy return. We\u2019re looking forward to slipping our feet into these to see how they might compare with the latest Nike Air Zoom Alphaflys that retail for \u00a3269.95. If they get anywhere near the Nike\u2019s performance, we\u2019ll save \u00a3140 and go for the Kipruns! decathlon.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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3 OF THE BEST BARGAIN BUYS<\/h3>\n\n
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ZOGGS PULL BUOY<\/h4>\n\n

\u00a315<\/span> <\/strong>Build on your open-water swim season by working on technique with this pull buoy from Zoggs. The ergo profile sits comfortably between your legs so that you can focus solely on upper-body work. zoggs.com<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n\n

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DHB MERINO ARM WARMERS<\/h4>\n\n

\u00a322<\/span> <\/strong>Late-summer\/early-autumn rides can still be clement, albeit with a nip in the air. That\u2019s where a set of arm warmers come in. These are comfy, breathe well and, of course, are easily slipped on and off depending on your temperature. wiggle.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n

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MONTANE DART ZIP NECK<\/h4>\n\n

\u00a340<\/span> <\/strong>This technical running base layer\u2019s ideal for autumn and winter with a half-zipped front for further ventilation. It\u2019s also made from recycled fabrics, which is a big winner in our books. montane.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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