About the brand
Iniesta launches his own football brand, the first of its kind in the world
Launch of "Capitten"
Spikes made from scratch with Japanese craftsmen
Launch of apparel collection perfect for any active occasion
Andres Iniesta (hereafter referred to as Iniesta), one of the world's best soccer players, has launched the world's first football brand, "Capitten," together with Shinpei Inoue, Japan's first "footwear creator." The brand will focus on soccer shoes and will offer a variety of apparel.
■A new football brand that combines knowledge, experience and craftsmanship
The birth of "Capitten"
This time, a new football brand called "Capitten" has been launched by Andres Iniesta (hereinafter referred to as "Iniesta"), one of the world's best soccer players who is widely known for his roles as captain of FC Barcelona, the Spanish national team, and Vissel Kobe in Japan.
"Capitten" was born from the knowledge that Iniesta has acquired through his professional career, as well as the craftsmanship of Shinpei Inoue, Japan's first "footwear creator" who has been making soccer shoes for over 25 years. It appeals to the importance of being a "captain" who takes responsibility to face difficulties, moves forward and leads the game, and the most important thing in the game of life, the need for "effort."
■Iniesta's ideal soccer shoes, sportswear, apparel, etc.
Developed for a wide range of age groups
The brand will be marketed to a wide range of targets, from young people who play soccer day and night to those who play soccer as a hobby on the weekends. It will offer a wide range of products, including sportswear and sports apparel, with a focus on the one-of-a-kind soccer shoes that Iniesta created from scratch to suit his ideal.
The brand's items are available not only for men, but also for women and children.
This will be the first time in the world that a soccer player has launched a brand and created his own original cleats.
＜Product Overview＞
Capitten ONE PRO (model identification: Capitten 1) is a collection that embodies CAPITTEN's mission of "football value". It is a first-class product that pursues authenticity. The upper forefoot is made of high-quality kangaroo leather that fits perfectly to any foot. It maximizes the sensitivity to the ball touch and achieves higher ball control. The outsole with a classic impression is a hybrid sole that uses German-made TPA resin for the base and TPU resin for the studs. In addition, the π at the tip of the stud is thinned to increase penetration into the ground and achieve high grip. In addition, a midsole with two hardnesses injected at the same time is used to reduce impact. It is a new sole that is compatible with any surface. The sophisticated and elegant design of the 80's football boots evokes the early era when the values of modern football were shining brightly.
<Comment from Iniesta>
I feel happy to be able to convey and express the experiences I have cultivated so far through the Capitan project. Capitan is filled with my soccer values. I am passionate about conveying to children and to everyone that teamwork, humility, effort, and tenacity are the keys to success as a soccer player and as a person. I believe that being part of a team or community enriches life. I also believe that by challenging and fighting together, we are given the opportunity to become stronger and better.
Being a captain means embodying responsibility, leadership, teamwork, and always putting the team before yourself. Captains are passionate and command the respect of their peers.
[Andres Iniesta]
Born in Spain on May 11, 1984.
A world-class midfielder who has played for FC Barcelona, the Spanish national team, and currently captains Vissel Kobe for four consecutive seasons. In 2019, he helped Vissel Kobe win the Emperor's Cup for the first time in the club's history. He has been the club's captain since the same year.
[Shinpei Inoue, editor-in-chief]
Born on July 28, 1969 in Shiga Prefecture. Japan's first "footwear creator."
He has worked as a craftsman for sports shoe brands, including the domestic brand ASICS and the international brand ATHLETA, where he has handcrafted soccer shoes for players fighting on the front lines in Asia and Europe.