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Heel Stack Height
39.7 mm
Weight
205.1 g (7.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.4 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite
XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO
The XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO and Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite are both Chinese carbon-plated marathon racers, but they take different approaches. The XTEP is the heavier, firmer shoe, with a stiffer rocker and a more rigid forefoot that gives it a very direct, propulsive ride. The Li-Ning is more cushioned and energetic, with deeper protection underfoot and more energy returned through the midsole, though it's also much less stable, meaning it's not as forgiving deep into races when form starts to break down.
Variants
- 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))
- 160X 7.0 PRO (Blue/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.4
8.2
Weight
8.0
7.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.0
7.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
205.1 g (7.23 oz)
226.8 g (8.00 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.7 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.3 mm
34.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.4 mm
4.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
5.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
74 mm (2.9")
67 mm (2.6")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.16
2.04
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.35
3.36
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.8
9.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.5 mm (0.057")
1.5 mm (0.058")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.009")
1.0 mm (0.039")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
9.3
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-0.1 mm (-0.006")
-1.3 mm (-0.051")
Arch Fit: Width
4.4
8.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-7.5 mm (-0.295")
-2.9 mm (-0.112")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.0
7.5
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
25 mm (1.0")
21 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
18.1%
20.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
26.6°
19.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.3
8.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
60 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
63.8%
62.8%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
31.0°
30.2°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Super Boom
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted (medial)
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.9
8.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
86.8%
81.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.9
8.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
87.4%
83.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.9
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.68 J
3.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.86 J
9.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.57 J
17.04 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.1
8.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.99 J
5.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.35 J
9.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.29 J
15.16 J
Heel Firmness
5.1
8.2
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
30.9 N/mm
48.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
42.8 N/mm
56.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
62.6 N/mm
76.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
4.9
7.1
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
45.6 N/mm
55.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
59.6 N/mm
68.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
82 N/mm
92 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.7
8.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.74 J
9.27 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.60 J
9.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.52 J
9.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.46 J
8.97 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.1
8.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
124 N
162 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.9
8.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
80.5%
73.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.9
9.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
21.4 N/mm
29.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
275 N
418 N
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