160 grams, extremely light, helps me run faster and more effortlessly! First of all, thanks to Codoon Equipment Party for giving me this precious opportunity to review the Xtep Speed 160 running shoes.

Xtep 2017 Spring New Speed 160 Men's and Women's Running Shoes Professional Marathon Running Shoes Men's Blue Green

¥499.00

Xtep 2017 Spring New Speed 160 Men's and Women's Running Shoes Professional Marathon Running Shoes Women's Blue Green

¥499.00

The moment I opened the packaging, I was immediately attracted by it. The blue and green combination looks very striking. It perfectly matches the personality style that marathon runners like me pursue.

The name Speed 160 comes from the weight of the shoe itself. A single shoe in size 41 weighs 160 grams. My size 44 pair of shoes (with insoles) weighs 430 grams. A single shoe weighs 215 grams, which is outstanding among lightweight running shoes!

The upper uses Xtep's unique thin and lightweight mesh fabric with X upper support. This makes the upper breathable while also providing good wrapping.

The toe cap uses a TPU film to strengthen toe protection, preventing toe abrasions during medium and long-distance runs.

The tongue is printed with the Xiamen Marathon logo. It is particularly worth mentioning that Xtep has specially customized special edition running shoes for the Xiamen Marathon and Chongqing Marathon for us marathon runners. This also aligns with Xtep's corporate culture of being dedicated to real runners.

After putting on the shoes, I could clearly feel their lightness, with no burden. Although they are light, the wrapping is still excellent. For the first time, I chose to run 10 kilometers on an asphalt road. During the initial test run, there was no break-in feeling. I could feel that the shoes fit my feet very well. The lightweight design made my running more powerful.

The second time, I chose to do a speed run on a rubber track, testing with my forefoot landing. During the run, I could clearly feel the shoes' weightlessness. The grip on the ground was full of power. The quick shock absorption and rebound made every step smooth. The pace for the first kilometer reached 3 minutes and 39 seconds. The first five kilometers took only 20 minutes and 15 seconds. I still had the strength to sprint in the 10th kilometer! It was the first time I ran so fast and comfortably.

1. Stability: 8 points

The use of the TPU stable support system in the heel, combined with the dual-density midsole and dynamic nest structure, allows these running shoes to provide effective stable support while being lightweight.

2. Cushioning: 8 points

The foot feel is very comfortable. The quick shock absorption and rebound help me release my acceleration instinct, helping me run faster and more effortlessly.

3. Breathability: 9 points

With summer here, I don't feel any stuffiness in my feet after running. While running, I can clearly feel the airflow quickly passing through the fabric to my feet. The breathability is really good.

4. Durability: 7 points

The lightweight design somewhat affects the durability of the shoes, but you can't have your cake and eat it too.

5. Grip: 8 points

The sole pattern resembles small suction cups. Tested on a tiled floor, the anti-slip performance is very good.

In summary, I feel that this is a very light pair of running shoes that is very suitable for speed runs and high-intensity interval training!