News

Sep 25, 2020 - General Sports/Other

Axel Hubert Wins the French Decathlon Championship with new personal record!

Amazing weekend for our ambassador, Axel Hubet, who won gold during the French Decathlon Championish with a final score of 8260

Sep 21, 2020 - Running

Mizuno launches the Wave Rider 24 with a bio-based Pebax^® Rnew^® Wave Plate

A leader in running footwear and apparel technology, Mizuno has launched a new version of the iconic "Wave Rider" shoe range. The Mizuno Wave Rider 24 comes with the new Mizuno Enerzy technology (innovative high rebound midsole material) as well as the Mizuno Wave technology that is made from Pebax^® Rnew^® polymer, our sustainable bio-based polymer derived from castor beans.

Aug 14, 2020 - General Sports/Other - Running - Trail/Outdoor

Myriam Boisset's first Spartan Trail Race since COVID-19

It was a big day for our ambassador Myriam Boisset who attended her first race since the COVID-19 crisis began. The first stop of the inaugural Spartan Trail World Championship took place on August 1st, 2020 in Fjällmaraton, Sweden.

Jul 01, 2020 - Running

Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% vs Saucony Endorphin Pro

We are very excited for the official launch of the new Saucony Endorphin Pro and The Nike Alphafly Next%. Two high-performance running shoes made with our Pebax^® technology!

May 08, 2020 - Short news - Innovation

Pebax^® Rnew^® polymer: high-performance bio-based material in sports

Arkema has a unique expertise of over 70 years in chemistry derived from castor oil: a raw material of natural origin, enabling the creation of Pebax^® polymer that combines sustainability and high-performance in the sports industry. The bio-based Pebax^® polymer range is known as Pebax^® Rnew^®, it partially from a feedstock of castor oil.

Apr 15, 2020 - Football (soccer) - Products

GAViC has launched new cleats made with Pebax^® materials

The Japanese brand specialized in indoor and outdoor soccer has recently unveiled its new soccer cleats inspired by the Culture of Tokyo and its famous neon lights through two main colors: cyan and yellow.

Apr 01, 2020 - Running

Running shoes to buy this spring

In need of new running shoes for this spring? Here are upcoming and most recent shoes made with Pebax^® materials to upgrade your footwear.

Mar 03, 2020 - Short news - Innovation - Products - Running

Pebax^® technology dominates the Tokyo Marathon podium

The Tokyo Marathon was all about the shoes ... not a surprise after the official launch of the AlphaFly on Feb. 29, the most wanted shoe by athletes and running addicts - the shoe was sold out within 5 minutes on Nike's website.

Feb 29, 2020 - Innovation - Products - Running

The Nike Air Zoom Alphafly Next% is now available

What a big day for marathoners and athletes around the world! Nike is finally releasing a variant of the shoe that powered Eliud Kipchoge to break the two-hour-marathon barrier in October. The secret of the controversial shoe? A Pebax^® polymer foam paired with a stiff carbon plate.

Feb 07, 2020 - Running

UNDER ARMOUR LAUNCHES NEW CONNECTED SHOES - HOVR MACHINA

Under Armour launches the new HOVR MACHINA today! Now connected trainers can help you become a better runner. Runners are driven by one common goal: chasing their best. Whether you are a daily runner preparing for a marathon or training for your first 5k, all you want is to continuously improve yourself, your time and your speed. Now your shoe can help with that!

Jan 31, 2020 - Running

World Athletics Official Ruling on Competition Shoes for Elite Athletes

After outcry and accusations of "technological doping" regarding Nike's Vaporfly Next%, World Athletics has made their official amendments to the rule book. The controversial Next% shoe is constructed with a Pebax^® foam midsole with an embedded carbon fiber plate, and the new amendments focus in on these two parts of running shoes, the midsole foam and plates.

Jan 22, 2020 - Running

The Best of Pebax Powered Shoes in 2019

Now that we have reached a new decade, let’s have a look at the TOP 5 Running Shoes for 2019! Whether you are a weekend or a professional runner, the most important thing is to be comfortable in your shoes to make the most out of them. Now let's see the TOP 5 high-performance shoes of 2019!

Jan 09, 2020 - General Sports/Other

Axel Hubert Joins the Pebax Powered^® Team

Axel Hubert has just joined the team as our newest ambassador for Pebax Powered^® in 2020! Originally from Bernay, France, Axel is one of the top French athletes in Decathlon.

Dec 19, 2019 - General Sports/Other - Running

Li-Ning BOOM joins the Pebax Powered^® ranks

Another running shoe joins the Pebax Powered^® ranks! The Chinese brand Li-Ning has launched the BOOM model made with Pebax^® materials!

Dec 09, 2019 - Running

THE WORLD'S FASTEST RUNNING SHOES: MADE WITH PEBAX^® MATERIALS

Runner's World magazine recently published an article diving into the characteristics of the FOAM that is used in today's fastest running shoes. This Pebax^® foam as been under the spotlight since world's top marathoners have been pushing their limits by setting new world records (Eliud Kipchoge ; Brigid Kosgei )