ANTA C202 5 GT vs C202 7

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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ANTA C202 5 GT
ANTA C202 7

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Our Verdict

ANTA C202 5 GT

ANTA C202 7

The ANTA C202 7 and ANTA C202 5 GT target different roles despite sharing a performance-oriented DNA. The ANTA C202 7 is a super trainer, offering more cushioning and a more balanced blend of comfort and efficiency that makes it more practical to use for workouts and general faster training sessions without feeling overly specialized. The C202 5 GT is the more race-focused super shoe, feeling lighter, bouncier, and a bit higher stacked, which gives it a more aggressive feel for when the goal is pure efficiency.

 

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Variants

  • C202 5 GT (L.Green/Blue/Green - (Men - US 9))
  • C202 5 GT (Orange/Black/Red - (Women - US 7))
  • C202 7 (Black/Silver - (Men - US 9))
  • C202 7 (Black/Silver - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.3
8.1

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.7
7.6

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.6
7.2

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

29.2 mm
30.3 mm

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

7.8
7.7

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ANTA C202 5 GT Right Shoe Weight Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ANTA C202 5 GT Left Shoe Weight Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

209.6 g (7.39 oz)
212.9 g (7.51 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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ANTA C202 5 GT Stack Height Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

39.4 mm
37.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

29.2 mm
30.3 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.2 mm
7.5 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Preview 3D
ANTA C202 5 GT 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
ANTA C202 7 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

85 mm (3.4")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

112 mm (4.4")
108 mm (4.3")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.16
2.22

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.84
3.56

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
ANTA C202 5 GT 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
ANTA C202 7 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.9")
272 mm (10.7")

Internal Heel Width 
 

58 mm (2.3")
64 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

90 mm (3.5")
91 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.1

Forefoot Width Photo  

ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

4.1 mm (0.163")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

1.3 mm (0.049")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

7.9

Forefoot Height Photo  

ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.6 mm (-0.100")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

4.7

Arch Fit Photo  

ANTA C202 7 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-7.3 mm (-0.285")

Length Fit 
 

7.0

Toe Clearance Photo  

ANTA C202 7 Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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ANTA C202 5 GT Other Features Photo
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ANTA C202 7 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.6
7.2

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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ANTA C202 5 GT Heel Energy Return
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

84.5%
76.7%

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.7
7.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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ANTA C202 5 GT Forefoot Energy Return
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

85.2%
78.6%

Heel Cushioning 
 

7.9
8.2

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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ANTA C202 5 GT Heel Cushioning Picture
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ANTA C202 7 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 5 GT Heel Cushioning
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.56 J
4.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

9.69 J
9.90 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

16.79 J
15.90 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.2
7.9

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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ANTA C202 5 GT Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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ANTA C202 5 GT Forefoot Cushioning
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ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.36 J
4.94 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

7.68 J
8.46 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

11.57 J
12.50 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.4
5.6

Heel Firmness  

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ANTA C202 5 GT Heel Firmness
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ANTA C202 7 Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

51.6 N/mm
47.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

103.6 N/mm
123.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

242.2 N/mm
270.4 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

8.2
8.0

Forefoot Firmness  

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ANTA C202 5 GT Forefoot Firmness
 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

112.5 N/mm
107.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

213.7 N/mm
211.6 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

432.3 N/mm
413.0 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
ANTA C202 7 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.03 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.89 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.79 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.71 J

ANTA C202 5 GT

ANTA C202 7

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