Decathlon Sports India has expanded its football footwear lineup with the launch of the Viralto III and CLR FG collection, a range of shoes designed and manufactured entirely in India for the country’s varied playing surfaces.
The four-shoe collection targets both natural grass and artificial turf, addressing what the company says is a growing shift among Indian footballers between the two surface types.
The launch comes as global data cited by Decathlon points to rising demand for footwear built for specific playing surfaces, prompting the brand to introduce lightweight synthetic uppers aimed at improving on-field performance.
The Lineup
- Viralto III FG Fluo Orange — Built for firm-ground, natural grass surfaces, this boot uses a 3D Air Mesh upper for comfort and ball feel, paired with technology for multidirectional flexibility and grip.
- Viralto III MG/AG Black — Designed for artificial grass, featuring a 3D Mesh upper and a Flex-H sole for agility and traction on synthetic pitches.
- CLR FG Low Ultra White — A lightweight speed-focused boot with a thin upper for ball feel and a responsive Pebax soleplate for quick acceleration on natural grass.
- CLR FG JR Jaguar Boost — A junior version built for young players, combining lightweight materials with a Pebax sole for speed and agility on firm-ground surfaces.
Across the range, Decathlon has focused on four things: comfort, flexibility, ball control and surface-specific grip. The Viralto III’s mesh upper is ventilated and reinforced with suede in high-wear spots, while Poron padding in the insole is meant to cushion impact through a full match. The outsole uses Flex-H and Dual Hardness construction, letting the sole bend naturally with the foot while still offering support where it’s needed. Up front, the mesh forefoot is designed to mould closely to the foot, aiming for a more direct touch on the ball. The orange Viralto III is tuned for firm-ground grass, while the black version is built specifically for artificial turf, so each boot is matched to the surface it’s meant for.
Company Perspective
Hans Peter Jensen, Sports Director, Decathlon India, says,“At Decathlon, we believe that the right gear does more than to protect an athlete, it fuels their passion and connects them deeper to the game they love. Football is one of the most popular sports in India, with over 300 million fans, and that energy is only growing stronger. As the country’s football ecosystem expands rapidly across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, our goal is to meet that incredible momentum by supporting players at every level.”
By producing the Viralto III and CLR ranges domestically, Decathlon is positioning the collection as a way to bring higher-performance football footwear within reach of grassroots players across the country, said Jensen.
Availability
The Viralto III MG/AG Fluo and CLR FG shoes are now available at select Decathlon stores across India and online at www.decathlon.in.
