Ellie Kildunne and Canterbury of New Zealand collaborate on world-first boot design

Canterbury of New Zealand announced a world-first boot collaboration with England star and World Rugby Player of the Year, Ellie Kildunne.

Seen for the first time on Saturday, as Kildunne earned a Player of the Match award as England made it to the Rugby World Cup final, the specially designed Speed Falcon elite boot is a limited-edition release, crafted for the game’s most electric players. This marks an important milestone, with the boot being the first-ever to be designed by a female player.

Available exclusively through selected retail partners, this boot combines cutting-edge performance innovation with Kildunne’s fearless style. With only 400 pairs distributed worldwide, these are a limited edition boot:

The Boot is based on Canterbury’s Speed Falcon Elite

• Electric. Fast. Exciting.

• Even lighter than its predecessor - a 24g reduction.

• New Falcon-inspired upper for speed and agility.

• Refined heel profile and cleaner toe box for improved fit and kicking precision.

Designed for players who are swift, agile and dynamic; Kildunne’s boot embodies strength, determination and creativity, offering the lightest, fastest Canterbury construction yet: 

“Don’t blink.”

Ellie Kildunne, Canterbury Ambassador and current World Rugby Women’s Player of The Year, said:

“This is a really proud moment for me, and I’m really pleased with what we’ve been able to deliver with this new boot, thanks to the Canterbury team.

“Canterbury has always supported my creativity, and to have my own boot is something I’ve always dreamed of. I hope the fans like it, and we see a lot of players - both men and women - wearing the design for the upcoming season.”

Simon Rowe, SVP of Canterbury of New Zealand, added:

“We are incredibly excited to launch this world-first boot. Ellie is an absolute superstar and someone we are really proud to have as part of the Canterbury team.

“We have no doubt that by creating this boot - the first boot ever designed by a female player - we will continue to inspire the next generation of female athletes, which is a priority objective for the brand for the coming years.

“It was amazing to see Ellie wear these for the first time, and the team have been working hard to ensure that these boots are fit for the best player in the World.”

The launch coincides with the build-up to the 2025 Rugby World Cup knockout stages, spotlighting Canterbury’s continued innovation and commitment to uniting communities through the game.