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Winter is a season that people both look forward to and fear. We hope for snow because a world covered in white is like a romantic fairy tale. But we also fear snow because it's cold and slippery, making running difficult. Many runners find excuses, saying they don't know what to wear, it's too cold, or they don't have suitable running shoes. Spring and summer running shoes are too breathable, letting cold wind in, while heavy hiking boots are warm but lack flexibility and can cause injuries.

With the new 2019 Li-Ning CFR windproof, water-repellent, wear-resistant, non-slip running shoes, there's no more excuse not to run. The color of these shoes is quite unique, called Gray Water Green/Water Mist Green. Perhaps the designer was influenced by the popular matcha green trend this year. This shade of green is rare in running shoes, but it looks really good.

The shoe shape is a standard last, and since it's a winter running shoe, it fits slightly looser than normal sizes. The first thing I noticed was its water-repellent feature. In the snowy winters of the north, running in the snow requires waterproof shoes. Otherwise, snow can seep into the shoes, freeze, and cause severe frostbite. The shoe upper is made of a combination of knit, TPU, and synthetic leather. Its dense knit fabric uses WATER SHELL technology to repel water, keeping rain and snow out, so you won't have to run with wet, slippery shoes anymore.

The upper of these running shoes features large breathable knit areas, so there's no need to worry about stuffy feet. The primary function of winter shoes is to keep warm. These shoes use a knit and comfortable foam design, with extra thick foam added to the tongue and collar for warmth and comfort. The shoes also feature Li-Ning's thickened insoles, adding an extra layer of warmth and enhancing ground contact cushioning.

Another major function of winter running shoes is anti-slip. These shoes use Li-Ning's Cloud cushioning technology, with a durable, lightweight EVA outsole. The innovative upward-turning design provides extra support to the sides, and the directional grooves and grip design on the outsole offer effective anti-slip performance.

Winter days are short and nights are long, so whether you're running in the morning or at night, you'll often be running in low light conditions. The reflective film on the Li-Ning CFR winter running shoes provides safety assurance for runners in low light environments.

The tongue of these shoes is designed as a one-piece knit, making them easy to put on. As mentioned earlier, these winter running shoes are slightly larger than spring and summer shoes, so they feel a bit loose. You can tighten the laces when tying them.

These running shoes are suitable for slow runs within ten kilometers. However, in the past half month, I've run more than 15 kilometers each time. On the rubber track at the stadium, the light and responsive cushioning is quite noticeable. The large TPU insert in the heel and the upward-turning outsole design make the stability of these shoes particularly outstanding.

In winter, when running in the snow, the shoe upper can get wet, and when the weather warms up and the snow melts, the ground becomes muddy, making it easy for shoes and socks to get wet. These running shoes are indeed as waterproof as claimed. I've run in the snow several times, and my shoes remained dry inside and out after each run.

What's the temperature like where you are? Before going out, I always check the temperature on my phone to prepare myself mentally. Can friends in the south imagine what it's like to run in minus twenty degrees? Since getting these Li-Ning CRF winter running shoes, I'm no longer afraid of the cold. They are indeed very warm. The outsole grips well on snowy ground, providing anti-slip effects.

After two weeks of testing, the 2019 new Li-Ning CFR windproof, water-repellent, wear-resistant, non-slip winter running shoes sometimes have laces that come undone, so you need to tie them carefully. The shoe's wrapping could be improved. The advantages are excellent warmth, water repellency, and stability, with a stylish overall design. From a practical and fashion standpoint, they are recommended. With these winter running shoes, there's no excuse not to go out. Train hard in winter, and with these shoes, you have nothing to fear. After winter training, you'll achieve personal bests every day.