Reviewer: Codoon Nickname: Xiaofeng Wuhen

Introduction to the running shoes being reviewed:

Product Name: Xtep Speed 160 Chongqing Marathon Commemorative Edition

Color Classification: Blue and Red

Release Date: Spring 2017

Tag Price: 499

Shoe Size: Size 43

Shoe Material: Synthetic Leather + Textiles

Outsole Material: Non-slip Rubber, Ultra-lightweight Shoes

Shoe Type: Men's Professional Speed Marathon Shoes

Upon receiving the package and unboxing it, I was amazed by the stunning mystery of the Xtep Speed 160 Chongqing Marathon Commemorative Edition running shoes:

The Xtep Speed 160 Chongqing Marathon Commemorative Edition running shoes are suitable for experienced runners and professional athletes who have a strong demand for speed and lightness. They are especially suitable for midfoot and forefoot strikers, for both training and competition. The sole uses lightweight cushioning materials, providing good shock absorption. The thin mesh combined with the X-shaped upper support offers good breathability and wrapping. The tongue features a unique Chongqing International Marathon commemorative logo, and the heel has a Chongqing city pattern design with reflective materials to enhance safety during night runs.

(The heel of the running shoes features a unique Chongqing city pattern design)

Toe: The Speed 160 has a relatively slim and long shoe design, with extremely lightweight control and excellent shoe materials. Including the inner support packaging, it weighs 400 grams, and without the packaging support paper, it weighs 320 grams. The toe uses a TPU film anti-collision adhesive, enhancing protection for the toe area and effectively resisting external impacts.

Heel: It adopts a city building pattern woven style, with a softer layer of padding on the inside, mainly to support the upper. The design of the shoe pull makes it easier to wear, and the shoe pull has a night vision reflective strip and four night vision reflective strips embedded in the city pattern, improving safety for night runs.

Sole: The anti-collision patch provides friction and grip while enhancing durability. The lightweight support outsole has good cushioning and rebound performance, and the sole material is elastic and comfortable.

Ultra-thin tongue design and unique Chongqing International Marathon logo:

On-foot Effect: I tested the blue and red version. From the appearance, the color scheme is very outstanding, very suitable for my skin tone and body shape.

I received the running shoes on the 20th and tried them on for the first time. They felt very comfortable, three words 'very light'. Overall, they fit well with good wrapping. The only issue with size 43 is that it's slightly big. On the 22nd, I wore the new running shoes to test them during the Shenzhen Mo Fang 100km race. The Mo Fang 100km course combines city cement roads, red brick greenways, dirt and gravel roads, and stone roads. On race day, I only ran a segment from Longgang Universiade Center to Yantian Dameisha, 44.17 kilometers. From asphalt roads to red brick greenways, then to wild gravel roads and stone roads, it started raining lightly at the 20km mark and then heavily. I ran nearly 11 kilometers in the rain, testing the marathon shoes from all aspects.

New shoes ran 44.17 kilometers. Paired with lazy housekeeper running socks, they felt quite comfortable for my midfoot strike habit. Running felt comfortable. For paces under 5 minutes per kilometer, the Speed 160 shoes felt very good. They are not very suitable for slow running, especially on gravel and stone roads where forefoot striking can cause slight pain. At the 21km mark, the weather changed, and it started raining lightly, then heavily. The rainproof effect is much better than other mesh uppers. Additionally, the shoes dry quickly after getting wet. After the rain stopped, I ran 7 kilometers, and the shoes felt dry. After running 42 kilometers, I was quite satisfied. For such long-distance running, the ultra-lightweight feel brought ease and joy to my legs. The breathability is commendable, with no discomfort on my feet. The sole showed no damage, indicating the material is quite good. Note that speed running shoes are recommended for urban cement and other road surfaces, not for wild gravel or stone roads, and should not be too wet. On slippery surfaces or in the rain on stone roads, there can be slipping. Overall, the experience was good.

Without further ado, here are some pictures for your enjoyment:

Summary: These running shoes take 'lightweight' to the extreme, and can be said to be born for true runners!