Codoon Nickname: Speedy Marathon Runner
The most important gear for running is shoes because they directly contact the ground. The quality of the shoes directly affects a runner's mood and performance. For frequent runners, having a good pair of running shoes is like adding wings to a tiger; not only can they run faster, but they also run more comfortably. Whether it's a medium-speed run or a jog, one should carefully choose the right running shoes. Without specialized shoes, issues like foot pain, heel pain, blisters, and even injuries to nails and other joints can occur, making it hard to achieve the purpose of exercise. Strictly speaking, this shoe is a middle-to-long-distance PB shoe, a lightweight running shoe with a youthful feel, making it an excellent choice for runners looking to improve their performance.
The appearance of the Xtep Speed 160 is bright, giving an overall simple and energetic feel. The upper, sole, weight, and foot feel are all good. The upper integrates a lightweight and breathable mesh, providing a refined wrap and good breathability. The midsole uses softened materials to provide lightweight and efficient stable support for runners, helping them unleash their acceleration instinct and explore faster limits. The toe cap is reinforced to protect the toes, preventing abrasions and bumps during long runs. The heel has a stable support system to prevent twisting and enhance stability.
Combining nearly half a month's real evaluation, let's review fromperformanceandroad runningaspects:
1. Cushioning:As a speed shoe, the midsole of the shoe provides good cushioning to some extent, with good rebound and guaranteed comfort. The lightweight high-elastic material gives the shoe both shock absorption and stability, absorbing impact well and protecting the runner's ankles and knees, preventing injuries.
2. Comfort:This shoe is basically the same size as regular sports shoes, with some looseness in the toe area to reduce the possibility of nail abrasions, blisters, or foot injuries during running. The shoe design is compact, with an added layer of softened material on the inside, making the shoe not only aesthetically pleasing but also reducing friction between the foot and the shoe. The thickened heel provides good fixation, ensuring a snug fit and enhancing comfort and practicality, making it a great choice for lightweight shoes.
3. Breathability:The lightweight mesh structure ensures the shoe's comfort, breathability, and sweat-wicking. The runner's feet can breathe freely during running, making it a pair of 'breathable shoes.'
4. Lightness:The Xtep Speed 160 achieves lightweight, reducing the burden for long-distance exercise. The lightweight shoe body reduces upper support, ensuring that even after long periods of running and sweating, the foot does not feel loose or slide inside the shoe.
5. Stability:The sole is made of a wear-resistant material with a rough pattern, providing excellent ground grip, enhancing stability and control during exercise, preventing arch inward tilt and falls, and adapting to various ground environments. The heel is firm, providing rigidity to the midfoot, which is prone to sprains during exercise, preventing arch deformation from long periods of exercise, effectively relieving foot fatigue, and performing satisfactorily in real tests.
Rubber Track: Speed lightweight shoes are most suitable for rubber tracks, excelling in speed, acceleration, and sprinting. The 1KM acceleration PB was 2'32".
Road Track: The front of the running shoe is upturned, and the root is soft and elastic.
Trail Track: It has sufficient grip, strong stability, and control.
Cement Track: Not recommended for long-distance running, as cushioning is hard to guarantee, suitable for runners with certain abilities.
This shoe is very suitable for PB and as a competition shoe. As a speed shoe, it enhances lightness but cannot guarantee cushioning. It is recommended to alternate running shoes to protect yourself while continuously improving performance.