codoon smart running shoes rf: your top choice for beginners
As soon as I got the shoes, I couldn't wait to open them. Codoon had done a lot of promotion for these running shoes, so my overall impression was quite good. Indeed, upon unboxing, the Codoon green caught my eye, deeply attracting me with its appearance and sparking my desire to put them on and go for a run.
The overall design of the shoes is quite good. The entire upper and both sides are covered with breathable mesh, which I believe will provide excellent breathability.
The logo '∞' is prominently placed and highly recognizable. Each shoe weighs less than 280 grams, feeling very light in hand, and I believe the on-foot experience will be great as well.
The heel of the shoe uses hollow TPU support, and the midsole features cushioning EVA with a height difference of over 10mm, which should provide decent cushioning. To prevent pronation or supination, the midsole also incorporates a torsion-resistant resin balance piece, making the design very considerate and suitable for runners with foot pronation or supination.
Removing the insole reveals evenly stitched internal seams, but it also shows that the midsole and upper are not tightly bonded, indicating that the craftsmanship is somewhat rough. Next up is the core secret weapon of these running shoes—the Codoon smart chip.
When I first got them, I thought both shoes needed to be equipped with smart chips, but I found that the two chips looked different. After carefully reading the manual (which was hidden at the bottom of the chip packaging box, and it took me a while to find it), I realized that the triangular thing was used to open the chip. After installing the battery, the smart running shoes were successfully assembled.
First, following the manual, I successfully connected the running shoes to the App. Putting on the shoes, let's go! For my first run, I chose the school track and completed a 3-kilometer initial test. From the experience, I usually wear size 40 or 40.5 sports shoes, and the test shoes were size 40, fitting very well without being too loose or too tight. Additionally, the shoe's wrapping performance was quite satisfactory. Since I usually run in Asics, which are heavier, switching to Codoon shoes felt very comfortable due to their light weight. I believe these shoes won't feel burdensome in long-distance runs.
After the initial 3-kilometer test, I immediately ran to the nearby mountain foot to experience how it felt to climb with Codoon shoes. Since it had rained the previous night, the mountain paths were quite slippery, but there was no slipping during the entire climb, proving the shoes' excellent grip and anti-slip properties. For those who enjoy road running or running in the rain, these shoes are a great choice.
Given the overall good experience from the short-distance test, I couldn't wait to complete a second test—a 10-kilometer LSD training run. I chose a comfortable pace between 5:30 and 6 minutes per kilometer, with a cadence of 180 steps per minute. During the run, the smart chip provided real-time reminders based on my pace and cadence, helping me control my running rhythm. Since I am a heel striker, I usually wear cushioned running shoes, and my knees only start to react slightly after running 15 kilometers. However, with the Codoon smart running shoes, my knees started to react slightly after 8 kilometers, indicating that the cushioning EVA midsole is somewhat insufficient.
With the experience from the previous run, I chose a 5-kilometer road run for my third test, focusing mainly on testing the Codoon smart chip. Given my running posture issues, I previously bought a RunSole smart insole, so I used it for comparison. After completing the 5-kilometer run, I felt very comfortable without the slight knee pain experienced during the 10-kilometer run, indicating that these shoes are sufficient for short to medium distances.
From the running data analysis, both Codoon and RunSole identified my landing style as heel striking. For gait analysis, both agreed that I did not exhibit pronation or supination. However, the results for cadence and ground contact time differed, possibly due to the limited number of tests, as a single test is not enough to determine data reliability.
I have three reasons for recommending Codoon smart running shoes as the top choice for beginners: First, there are numerous running shoe options available, ranging from domestic to international brands, and prices from hundreds to thousands of yuan. For new runners, choosing a suitable pair is the best option. The price of 299 yuan is acceptable for most runners, and the shoes' appearance is also appealing, making them a good choice for those who value aesthetics. Second, for beginners, running distances are still in the short to medium range. During the test, my knee reaction occurred after 8 kilometers, which is enough to help us complete 10 kilometers or even longer runs. Third, the smart chip, the core secret weapon, helps collect running data, which is very beneficial for improving running posture and ensuring body safety.