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Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite vs XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryFoamOther 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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Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite
XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO 
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Updated Jul 07, 2026 08:12 PM

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Track

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Track

Weight
205.1 g (7.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
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Our Verdict

Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite

XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO

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  • Feidian 6 Elite (Neon Lime - (Men - US 9))
  • Feidian 6 Elite (Standard White - (Men - US 9))
  • 160X 7.0 PRO (Blue/White - (Men - US 9))

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Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing 
 

8.4
0.0

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked

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Design

Weight  

8.0
N/A

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

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Left Shoe Weight Photo  

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Weight 
 

205.1 g (7.23 oz)
Lock g (Lock oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

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Heel Stack Height 
 

39.7 mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

34.3 mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.4 mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
Lock mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

84 mm (3.3")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

74 mm (2.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

115 mm (4.5")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.16
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.35
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

278 mm (10.9")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Heel Width 
 

60 mm (2.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.8
N/A

Forefoot Width Photo  

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

1.5 mm (0.057")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.2 mm (-0.009")
Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

10
N/A

Forefoot Height Photo  

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-0.1 mm (-0.006")
Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

4.4
N/A

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-7.5 mm (-0.295")
Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

10
N/A

Toe Clearance Photo  

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Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.0
N/A

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Heel Spring 
 

25 mm (1.0")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Apex Position 
 

18.1%
Lock%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

26.6°
Lock°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

8.3
N/A

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Toe Spring 
 

60 mm (2.4")
Lock mm (Lock")

Toe Apex Position 
 

63.8%
Lock%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

31.0°
Lock°

Foam 
 

Primary Foam Picture  

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Primary Foam Name 
 

Super Boom

Primary Foam Type 
 

PEBA

Secondary Foam Name 
 

N/A

Secondary Foam Type 
 

N/A

Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Locked

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Locked
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

8.9
N/A

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

86.8%
Lock%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

8.9
N/A

Forefoot Compression Video  

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

87.4%
Lock%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.9
N/A

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

4.68 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.86 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.57 J
Lock J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.1
N/A

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.99 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

10.35 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

15.29 J
Lock J

Heel Firmness 
 

5.1
N/A

Heel Firmness  

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Heel Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

30.9 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

42.8 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

62.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

4.9
N/A

Forefoot Firmness  

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Forefoot Firmness Graph  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

45.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

59.6 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

82 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.7
N/A

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.74 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.60 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

9.52 J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

9.46 J
Lock J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

8.1
N/A

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Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

124 N
Lock N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

8.9
N/A

Forefoot Bending Video  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

80.5%
Lock%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

7.9
N/A

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

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Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

21.4 N/mm
Lock N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

275 N
Lock N

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