codoon smart running shoes rf my running coach

At the end of March this year, the Codoon Smart Running Shoes RF became a hit among friends. Running enthusiasts were all asking how Codoon, the largest sports social and event service platform in China, started making running shoes. Can they succeed? 70% of running lovers use Codoon, but no one has ever heard of anyone wearing Codoon running shoes. As early as 2015, several brands launched smart running shoes, but none of them really took off! As a die-hard fan of Codoon, I was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to review these shoes. So, let's take a look at what kind of shoes the Codoon Smart Running Shoes RF are. Let's review them together with an experienced driver.

How to evaluate smart running shoes? How to review them? The experienced driver believes that the evaluation should be done from two aspects: 1. The shoes themselves 2. The smart module of the shoes and the platform they are compatible with. Fasten your seat belts, the experienced driver is about to speed up!

1. Experience of the Running Shoes Themselves

I was excited when I received the package. The appearance was stunning, and the eye-catching Codoon green and infinity symbol ignited my passion for sports.

After carefully inspecting the running shoes, I found that the upper of the shoes is made of a hot-pressed jacquard mesh, which is the standard configuration for most running shoes nowadays. The outer side of the upper has an infinity symbol, which I believe symbolizes the limitless nature of running. The tongue, insole, and sole all have the CODOON logo.

The heel of the shoe uses a stable hollow TPU support, and the midsole is made of cushioning EVA with an anti-torsion resin balance sheet. The shoes have good wrapping after putting them on, and they are overall soft, which is commonly referred to by runners as having a 'stepping on poop' feeling. The drop of the midsole is about 12mm, so the shoes feel slightly forward-leaning, which can induce runners to run with their forefoot. The sole has several horizontal flex grooves and longitudinal grooves running through the front and back, providing deformation space when the sole is compressed, making it easier and more flexible for runners to transition their gait.

The shoe size is standard, but the last is slightly narrow. My pair is size 42 and weighs 286g. They fit snugly during running, and the gait feels light.

To know the performance of running shoes, no matter how carefully you observe with your eyes, it's better to put them on and run on the road.

Once I started running, I immediately noticed the 'stepping on poop' feeling, and the shoes felt great with good wrapping. They fit well during sudden stops, turns, and uphill and downhill runs. I sweat easily, so I also paid attention to the breathability of the shoes. I felt that the tongue was slightly thick, and the breathability and sweat absorption of the insole were average. After running 15 kilometers, I could feel significant pressure on the instep, and the insole felt stuffy.

One morning, I found the riverside path was slippery due to the cleaning by sanitation workers. I had a sudden idea to try the grip and anti-slip performance of the Codoon RF smart running shoes on the slippery stone road. On the wet and slippery road, the grip and anti-slip performance of the running shoes were surprisingly good. I ran 10 kilometers at an average pace of 6 minutes per kilometer without slipping once. Even when the pace reached 5 minutes per kilometer, the RF smart running shoes provided reliable anti-slip protection.

2. Experience of the Smart Module and Its Compatible Platform

The Codoon Smart Running Shoes became a hit not just because of the shoes themselves, but because of the smart features and the platform they are compatible with, which attracted everyone's attention. Now, let's experience the smart features of Codoon running shoes.

The Codoon smart chip has the Codoon logo on the front and a QR code and ID on the back for app binding. The chip battery lasts for 8 months, and the battery can be bought in any store. The battery can be replaced using the triangular pry piece in the box. After binding the chip, place it face up in the groove inside the shoe.

There are two ways to use the Codoon smart chip:

(1) Connect to the Codoon app via Bluetooth and use it synchronously. The app will provide real-time data measured by the smart chip and give voice prompts to the user to correct their cadence in time. After use, the smart chip will provide data such as cadence, stride length, cushioning impact, average ground contact time, landing distribution, and gait analysis. These detailed data provide users with support to understand and improve their running posture.

(2) Use the smart chip alone without connecting to the phone. Since the smart chip does not have a built-in GPS module, it cannot record GPS tracks when used alone. After running, you can synchronize the data recorded by the smart chip to the Codoon app.

The new and interesting 'stomp' function of the Codoon smart chip. After connecting the running shoes to the Codoon app, on the 'Outdoor Run' start page or during the run, users can discover nearby runners by stomping their feet. By clicking on the avatar, you can follow the other person. This function can be said to be a magic tool for Codoon friends to arrange runs together. One person can run fast, but a group can run farther!

1. Codoon RF smart running shoes, as Codoon's first pair of running shoes, have decent functions that meet the needs of the general public. The materials are solid, and the craftsmanship is excellent. They are suitable for running 10 kilometers at a pace below 5 minutes per kilometer. Considering the price of 299 yuan, they are a cost-effective choice.

2. The smart features of the running shoes, from the real-time monitoring of running data by the smart chip to the voice prompts for users to correct their cadence in time, and the detailed data provided after use, make these running shoes equivalent to having a running coach. They can help runners, especially beginners, correct their running posture and learn better and more economical running methods. I personally believe that the voice guidance and monitoring of running data are the biggest highlights of these running shoes!

3. The social aspect of running, with the stomp social function, provides Codoon friends with a novel way to interact, breaking the traditional impression of running shoes and increasing the connection between runners. After all, there is a saying in the running community, 'One person can run fast, but a group can run farther.'