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We review the in-house brands, Kalenji and Kiprun and choose our favourites to run in
Enter any Decathlon store and you'll be leaving with more things then you planned to buy, but make sure the next time that happens you spend a bit of time in the running shoe aisle as what's on offer from Decathlon's own brands, Kalenji and Kiprun, has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, all still at the affordable end of the price scale.
Below we have picked a few firm favourites that we've been running in.
Read the full review here, but the KS 900 offers impressively soft cushioning and excellent comfort in a pretty lightweight package – all at a very competitive price. As it becomes increasingly challenging to find new running shoes costing £100 or less, this model is worthy of serious consideration for those looking for a capable everyday running shoe that will eat up the miles with ease and comfort.
If you haven't seen our full review, then you can watch that below, but this £35 running shoe impressed our testers and is worth considering if you need something cushioned and flat-feeling on reach for when running that weekly 5k.
If you're after a nimble and grippy trail shoes, then the EVADICT light are up there with some of the best, at a fraction of the price. The lightweight means it's very stripped back shoe. the upper is a light mesh, the tongue thin and outsole just thick enough to provide cushioning but not impact ground feel. You'll get wet socks if it rains or is muddy, but you won't care as you'll be speeding along with plenty of grip.
Where the KS900 delivers in comfort on longer runs, the KD 800 is for runners after a lighter, more race orientated shoe. With a 6mm drop from heel to toe and a soft and light midsole, this shoe would best suit those who want a less cushioning and more responsiveness from a running shoe.
The stability shoe in the KIPRUN stable, the KS 500 features what Decathlon call ARKSTAB technology, which is designed to prevent the collapse of the arch and offer stability during the gait cycle. If you're a over-pronator that's been recommended a shoe that offers up a bit more structure than a neutral shoe, these are well worth considering.