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Test our future nature hiking products!

Original language : French

What is nature hiking at Quechua?

The aim of Decathlon and Quechua is to make sport accessible and sustainable for as many people as possible.

We are passionate about nature hiking, it shapes our lives and our daily routine.

This sport involves walking on natural flat or hilly trails for a day (such as in forests, countryside, or along the coast). It includes your weekly walks as well as day-long discovery hikes.

It brings physical and mental well-being, is accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, social background, place of residence, etc...

But to offer you suitable products, it is essential to test the products throughout their development. These tests ensure that the products meet your expectations.


The objective: Functional, usage, and long-term tests for nature hiking textiles and footwear

Co-creation is now at the heart of our concerns; we believe in collective intelligence, where everyone can contribute by sharing their opinion.

You will find numerous test proposals throughout the year.

Do you enjoy going for walks in nature?

Then, embark on the Decathlon adventure by answering our questionnaires to participate in the tests, and most importantly, have fun!

Home product test

Long-Term Test Men's & Women's Sandals

CompletedFrom Monday 5/27 to Monday 7/31/2024299 Participants

We are looking for serious volunteers and intensive walkers to test the durability of our new men's and women's sandals 🙂

🔎 But what is a Long Term Trial?

This is a test that allows us to study the product's durability. In concrete terms, the goal is to make the pair of sandals travel as many kilometers as possible in a minimum amount of time to create accelerated wear on the product. This allows product engineers to observe the first signs of wear/degradation and make the necessary modifications before the product is released in stores.

Your role would therefore be to wear the pair of sandals as much as possible for your hiking outings (low elevation) or even in everyday life for the next few months, and to regularly answer a questionnaire in order to keep us informed of the sandal's progress! 👟


Profile sought:

  • 6 men in size 43
  • 10 women in size 39
  • Wearers of sandals during their daily walk or hike.
  • Test information: Home testing, starting May 27, 2024 for at least 6 weeks.

Conditions: Complete a questionnaire every 14 days maximum. You will need to enter the number of kilometers traveled and take photos of the products (easy if you answer the questionnaire from your phone).

We have few prototypes to send, which is why we are looking for volunteers who are diligent and regular in their practice.

CamillePosted on May 17, 2024