I ordered this from decathlon it is showing delivered but i didn't recieve the order I asked them to track it and give refund or my boots they said they will take 24-48 hours and when I said okay and called them back after 3 days they still says the same it gonna take time
Theory from the dry dock, verified on the water! 🌊
After designing and testing the asymmetrical fins to counter motor torque, it was time for the real test on the Sava river. The result? 7 km/h downstream, completely hands-free, with zero steering input needed. The hydrodynamic geometry works exactly as calculated. 🔧⚡
If you missed the theory behind these fins, check out the previous video on the channel! 👇
I own a pair of Decathlon Quechua leather hiking boots that I only use during winter hikes, usually just a handful of days each year. Looking at the outsole, there’s very little wear left on them—they’ve probably seen only a fraction of the use they’re designed for.
I’ve always tried to take good care of them:
- Cleaned them after every hiking season.
- Applied leather wax/conditioner every year.
- Stored them indoors in a dry room.
- Kept them inside the cardboard shoe box.
- Stuffed each boot with the shoe paper/tissue to help absorb moisture and maintain their shape.
- Used them only occasionally during winter hikes.
Despite all that, when I recently took them out, the black midsole had turned completely white and chalky in places, developed cracks everywhere, and the material literally started crumbling apart. Even some of the outsole lugs are beginning to crack.
The strange part is that the leather upper still looks almost new, while the sole is completely falling apart.
Since they were leather hiking boots, I made an effort to maintain them properly so they’d last for many years.
Has anyone else experienced this with their boots or is this just something that happens with polyurethane midsoles as they age?
Is there anything I could have done differently, or was this inevitable?
Attached photos showing:
- The excellent condition of the leather upper.
- The very light wear on the outsole.
- The severe cracking and crumbling of the midsole.
I am genuinely sad to see them end up like this. They were my favourite hiking boots, and I had hoped to use them on many more hikes over the years.
Edit: To clarify, I live in an extremely hot region where summer temperatures often exceed 45°C (113°F), so these were never meant for regular use. Knowing that shoes generally age better with occasional use than prolonged storage, I wore them whenever I had the chance—mainly on winter hikes in the Himalayas. The boots are around 8 years old.
Hi everyone!
I’m about to buy my very first bicycle and, since I'm on a budget, I’m looking at Decathlon’s entry-level options. I see that their three main brands cater to different styles, but as a beginner, I’m having a hard time figuring out which one actually fits my needs.
I would love some advice specifically on the base models of these three brands:
Elops (City / Single Speed): I’ve been looking at their base city bikes and the Single Speed version. I know they are designed strictly for urban pavement.
Riverside (Hybrid / Trekking): Like the Riverside 120. It seems like the middle ground—decently fast tires but with enough tread for light gravel or dirt paths.
Rockrider (Mountain Bike): Like the EXPL 50 or ST 120. Standard entry-level MTB with a front suspension fork and wide tires.
My typical use case will be:
Mainly daily commuting and getting around the city (getting to work, running errands).
The roads in my city are far from perfect: there are plenty of potholes, uneven manhole covers, cobblestones, and speed bumps.
I’m looking for something that is reasonably fast but, above all, durable. I don't want to worry about getting a flat or bending a rim every time I hit a pothole.
No extreme mountain trails for now—just light park paths at most.
For those who use these entry-level models for daily commuting, what do you think?
Is a base Rockrider too heavy and a waste of energy if I’m not hitting the trails? Does the Elops (especially the single speed) suffer too much on rough, potholed city streets? Or should I play it safe with the Riverside hybrid?
Thanks in advance for helping a beginner out!
Good day. I bought in 2022 a fresh and black mh100 tent from decathlon, 3 persons. It weighed 2 and a half kilograms. I loved the damn thing.
It got stolen from me.
Yesterday I bought it again. It weighs 4.1 kg and the package is like twice the size
I'm based in montreal, but if someone see it in france, a friend of mine could pick it up.