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Heel Stack Height
46.2 mm
Weight
237.2 g (8.37 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
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
Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra
ANTA Zone 2 90
The Li-Ning Red Hare 9 Ultra is a better running shoe than the ANTA Zone 2 90. Despite being heavier, it's considerably more cushioned, protecting your legs much better across everything from daily miles to long runs and even the back end of a marathon. Neither shoe is particularly secure, but the Li-Ning is the more stable of the two. However, if you're looking for the faster shoe, the ANTA's lower stack and lighter build make it better suited to intervals and workouts.
Variants
- Red Hare 9 Ultra (Black - (Women - US 7))
- Red Hare 9 Ultra (Champagne White - (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
8.0
8.0
Weight
6.9
8.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.3
8.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.9
8.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
237.2 g (8.37 oz)
202.2 g (7.13 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
46.2 mm
38.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
37.1 mm
29.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
8.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
N/A
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
93 mm (3.7")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
81 mm (3.2")
66 mm (2.6")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.01
2.20
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.15
3.87
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
273 mm (10.7")
270 mm (10.6")
Internal Heel Width
56 mm (2.2")
58 mm (2.3")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.4 mm (0.133")
3.6 mm (0.141")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.9 mm (-0.037")
-0.2 mm (-0.009")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.0
7.2
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.8 mm (-0.189")
-3.4 mm (-0.132")
Arch Fit: Width
0.0
5.4
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-16.7 mm (-0.656")
-6.5 mm (-0.254")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.6
7.7
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
22 mm (0.9")
24 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
30.5%
15.4%
Heel Rocker Angle
13.7°
28.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.3
7.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
50 mm (2.0")
52 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
59.3%
65.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
22.6°
27.5°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Super BOOM Capsule
Nitro 90
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
Super BOOM
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
PEBA
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.3 mm (0.1")
1.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
8.5%
22.5%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
7.4
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
6.2 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
17.9 hrs
Time To Dry
26.6 hrs
Water Absorption
8.7
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
33.8%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic Shank
Plastic Shank
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.4
8.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
83.0%
83.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.5
8.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
83.9%
85.0%
Heel Cushioning
9.4
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.25 J
4.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
12.56 J
10.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
21.97 J
17.45 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.5
8.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.51 J
5.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
11.59 J
9.27 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
17.07 J
13.38 J
Heel Firmness
5.2
6.0
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
36.4 N/mm
35.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
43.0 N/mm
46.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
59.2 N/mm
66.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
4.1
5.8
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
42.5 N/mm
48.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
54.6 N/mm
63.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
75 N/mm
89 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.3
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
11.07 J
8.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
10.79 J
8.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
10.63 J
8.74 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
10.49 J
8.67 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.8
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
58 N
67 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.5
8.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
76.3%
73.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.0
6.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
14.2 N/mm
9.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
244 N
256 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.5
7.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.1 mm
15.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
25.6 mm
23.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
32.1 mm
28.4 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
8.0
6.9
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
18.8 mm
16.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
23.8 mm
20.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
27.2 mm
22.9 mm
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