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Dynafish Xiaonian vs ANTA Zone 2 90

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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Dynafish Xiaonian
ANTA Zone 2 90

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Updated Jun 24, 2026 02:22 PM

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Track

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Track

Weight
192.5 g (6.79 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Weight
202.2 g (7.13 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank

Our Verdict

Dynafish Xiaonian

ANTA Zone 2 90

The Dynafish Xiaonian and ANTA Zone 2 90 belong to the same breed of lightweight, unplated performance trainers, though the Dynafish pushes the concept further. It's lighter, more cushioned, and more stable, making it the more complete shoe overall. The ANTA offers a bouncier ride, but its narrow midfoot and sub-par stability make it the less confidence-inspiring option over longer distances.

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Variants

  • Xiaonian (Black - (Men - US 9))
  • Xiaonian (Burning Sun - (Women - US 7))
  • Zone 2 90 (Galsang Flower‌ - (Men - US 9))
  • Zone 2 90 (White/Red/Silver - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

8.4
8.0
No major differences between these running shoes for half/full marathon racing. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

8.4
8.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Right Shoe Weight Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Left Shoe Weight Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

192.5 g (6.79 oz)
202.2 g (7.13 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Stack Height Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

40.6 mm
38.1 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

31.2 mm
29.7 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.4 mm
8.4 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

7.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Dynafish Xiaonian 3D Model Full Shoe
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ANTA Zone 2 90 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

97 mm (3.8")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

80 mm (3.1")
66 mm (2.6")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.7")
115 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.39
2.20

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.78
3.87

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Dynafish Xiaonian 3D Model Internal
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ANTA Zone 2 90 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

275 mm (10.8")
270 mm (10.6")

Internal Heel Width 
 

58 mm (2.3")
58 mm (2.3")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

8.9
9.3

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Width Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

4.1 mm (0.160")
3.6 mm (0.141")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.4 mm (-0.056")
-0.2 mm (-0.009")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.2
7.2

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Height Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.3 mm (-0.092")
-3.4 mm (-0.132")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.8
5.4

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Arch Fit Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-0.6 mm (-0.023")
-6.5 mm (-0.254")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Toe Clearance Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

6.6
7.7

Heel Rocker Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Rocker Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

21 mm (0.8")
24 mm (0.9")

Heel Apex Position 
 

29.8%
15.4%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

13.7°
28.6°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

8.3
7.6

Forefoot Rocker Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Rocker Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

62 mm (2.4")
52 mm (2.0")

Toe Apex Position 
 

58.5%
65.0%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

27.3°
27.5°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Other Features Photo
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic Shank
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.0
8.4

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Energy Return
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

80.8%
83.5%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.6
8.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Energy Return
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

84.3%
85.0%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.8
8.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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ANTA Zone 2 90 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Cushioning
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.08 J
4.20 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.05 J
10.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

18.34 J
17.45 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.1
8.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Cushioning
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.83 J
5.38 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

10.36 J
9.27 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

15.20 J
13.38 J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.9
6.0

Heel Firmness Graph  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Firmness Graph
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N 
 

36.7 N/mm
35.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

46.1 N/mm
46.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

65.6 N/mm
66.8 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

5.8
5.8

Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Firmness Graph
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 800N 
 

49.6 N/mm
48.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

63.2 N/mm
63.8 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

87 N/mm
89 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.5
8.2

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.52 J
8.95 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.29 J
8.82 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

9.15 J
8.74 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

9.04 J
8.67 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.5
6.3

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

101 N
67 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.9
8.2

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Bending Energy Return
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

70.5%
73.3%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

5.9
6.5

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture 
 

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Bending Resistance
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ANTA Zone 2 90 Forefoot Bending Resistance
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.9 N/mm
9.7 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

243 N
256 N

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