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Heel Stack Height
37.8 mm
Weight
212.9 g (7.51 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.5 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
38.1 mm
Weight
202.2 g (7.13 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Our Verdict
ANTA C202 7
ANTA Zone 2 90
The ANTA Zone 2 90 and ANTA C202 7 are both lightweight performance shoes, but they fill very different roles in ANTA's lineup. The Zone 2 90 is the unplated all-rounder, pairing excellent energy return with deep cushioning and a soft, bouncy ride. The C202 7, meanwhile, is a carbon-plated super trainer designed for faster training and race-day efforts. Its stiffer platform and aggressive rocker make it more propulsive and efficient when picking up the pace.
Variants
- C202 7 (Black/Silver - (Men - US 9))
- C202 7 (Black/Silver - (Women - US 7))
- Zone 2 90 (Galsang Flower - (Men - US 9))
- Zone 2 90 (White/Red/Silver - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.9
8.0
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.8
6.5
Weight
7.7
8.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.4
8.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.7
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
212.9 g (7.51 oz)
202.2 g (7.13 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
37.8 mm
38.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.3 mm
29.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.5 mm
8.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
64 mm (2.5")
66 mm (2.6")
Outsole Forefoot Width
108 mm (4.3")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.22
2.20
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.56
3.87
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
272 mm (10.7")
270 mm (10.6")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
58 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.1
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
4.1 mm (0.163")
3.6 mm (0.141")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.3 mm (0.049")
-0.2 mm (-0.009")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.9
7.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.6 mm (-0.100")
-3.4 mm (-0.132")
Arch Fit: Width
4.7
5.4
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-7.3 mm (-0.285")
-6.5 mm (-0.254")
Length Fit
7.0
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.1
7.7
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
27 mm (1.1")
24 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
17.4%
15.4%
Heel Rocker Angle
28.4°
28.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.9
7.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
56 mm (2.2")
52 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
63.4%
65.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.1°
27.5°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Nitro 90
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
22.5%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Plastic Shank
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.2
8.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
76.7%
83.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.6
8.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
78.6%
85.0%
Heel Cushioning
8.2
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.21 J
4.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.90 J
10.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.90 J
17.45 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
8.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.94 J
5.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.46 J
9.27 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.50 J
13.38 J
Heel Firmness
6.7
6.0
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
36.3 N/mm
35.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
49.0 N/mm
46.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
71.4 N/mm
66.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.6
5.8
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
54.0 N/mm
48.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
71.2 N/mm
63.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
99 N/mm
89 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.4
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.03 J
8.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.89 J
8.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.79 J
8.74 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.71 J
8.67 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.7
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
151 N
67 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.3
8.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
66.6%
73.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.8
6.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
29.3 N/mm
9.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
392 N
256 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
23.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
28.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.9
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
16.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
20.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
22.9 mm
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