This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

Is it the carbon plate era?

As we all know, it wasn't long after Nike's 4% carbon plate stood out that Saucony,Asics,Brooks,New Balance, HOKALi-Ningare all actively embracing this era of change. The least convincing thing is not to try.

What is a carbon plate?

A carbon plate is called a 'CARBON PLATE,' and its full name is carbon fiber composite material. It is a composite material formed by bonding epoxy resin and carbon fiber filaments. The biggest feature of the carbon plate is its lightness. The carbon plate, like the arch of our foot, stabilizes the forefoot and heel, providing cushioning and force transmission.

Unboxing: My first pair of carbon-plated CarbonX.

Why choose HOKA? The main reason is 'curiosity.' The trail running experts kept recommending HOKA's signature thick-soled shoes, which gave me the courage to buy a pair (actually, I'm an Adidas fan, and Nike is a competitor. Competitor, hmm.). I bought this pair of CarbonX with the attitude of experiencing carbon plates.

My first pair of thick-soled shoes, with a slight upward curve at the front and back, seemed to carry a bit of pride. I have to say, I really like this color scheme! Really like it!

The shoe pull design makes it easy to put on and take off, a small detail I use almost every time I wear shoes. The 3Dembroideryis also particularly eye-catching.

From this angle, hmm... it really is thick! A wing logo reminds me of 'Time to fly.'

The inner side of the CarbonX also features a flying logo, Pro fly (hmm, I understand, it's all about taking off and flying).

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

The gusseted tongue design lightly locks the midfoot without pressing on the instep.

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

Observing closely, the carbon plate is placed in the midsole. The full-length carbon plate design ensures running stability. Meta-Rocker (rolling balance technology reduces ground contact time, increases propulsion, and the thickened PROFLY X dual-density midsole material and unique cutting technology provide good feedback.

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Single-layer lightweight low-elastic engineered mesh fabric with a rich mesh design for better breathability.

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

Let my first pair of HOKA fly for a while~

Flight mode test.

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

The first feeling when landing in the CarbonX is 'resilience.' This resilience is different from the cushioning I usually love and also different from the Adidas Boston6 that has accompanied me the most for personal bests. The HOKA ONE ONE, also positioned as a lightweight racing shoe, can be described as 'stunning' in terms of foot feel.

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

I couldn't help but run a few more steps to feel the sensation of flying.

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

First run on a complex route of less than 5KM, half uphill and half downhill. Uphill, I landed with my whole foot. The 5mm heel-to-toe drop is almost close to a natural running gait, reducing the body's need for cushioning and support from the shoes. Downhill, I couldn't control my speed and landed on my forefoot. The outsole grip was sufficient, and with the support of the carbon plate, I didn't worry about over-twisting. I tried to increase my stride as much as possible to land and take off.

Second test, 10KM.

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

I chose the latest running hotspot in Shenzhen, the 'Dasha River Greenway.' After all, it's a 2 billion yuan greenway project. Every time I run, I feel like I've spent 1 million.

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

Since the greenway surface is relatively flat, I didn't check my pace during the run. After running 10KM with a full-foot landing, I stopped the watch. The pace was relatively stable, and the toe box was spacious without any pinching. I believe these shoes are more suitable for runners with larger feet.

This era will have a pair of carbon-plated running shoes--HOKA ONE ONE CarbonX.

Summary.

As my first pair of carbon-plated running shoes, the most distinctive feeling is 'resilience.' Weighing only about 200 grams, these lightweight racing shoes will become my maintraining shoes.I expect to do speed training for 300KM and then run a good time at the 2020 Qingyuan Marathon. Let's wait and see!