Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 vs ANTA C202 7: Which Running Shoe Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v0.16

Updated Oct 16, 2026 02:46 PM

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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 40.4 mm

Weight 196.4 g (6.93 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 7.9 mm

Plate Carbon Fiber

Our Verdict

ANTA C202 7

Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0

The Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 is the better long-distance racer than the ANTA C202 7, offering a lighter build, more cushioning, and stronger energy return, making it more efficient overall. Its softer ride also maintains its cushioning better over extended efforts, making it more appealing for longer races and fast long runs. The ANTA trades some of that protection and rebound for a firmer, more direct feel and better stability, which can suit runners who prefer a more controlled ride during shorter races.

Variants

C202 7 (Black/Silver - (Men - US 9))
C202 7 (Black/Silver - (Women - US 7))

Feiying Plaid 3.0 (Pulse - (Men - US 9))

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Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our running shoes test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing

7.9

8.3

Weight

7.7

8.3

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

7.4

8.5

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

7.3

8.9

Full Comparison

Half/Full Marathon Racing

7.9

8.3

5K/10K Racing

7.9

7.6

Long Run

7.5

7.3

Daily Training

6.2

5.8

Design

Energy Return

7.5

8.5

Stability

6.3

4.9

Cushioning

8.0

8.6

Wet & Warm Weather

8.8

Bounciness

6.9

7.7

Snappiness

7.8

7.4

Roll

8.5

7.7

True To Size

7.2

8.9

Design

Weight

7.7

8.3

Right Shoe Weight Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo

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Weight

212.9 g (7.51 oz)

196.4 g (6.93 oz)

Stack Heights

Stack Height Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height

37.8 mm

40.4 mm

Forefoot Stack Height

30.3 mm

32.5 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop

7.5 mm

7.9 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop

8.0 mm

7.0 mm

External Shape

3D Model Full Shoe

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width

84 mm (3.3")

74 mm (2.9")

Outsole Arch Width

64 mm (2.5")

65 mm (2.6")

Outsole Forefoot Width

108 mm (4.3")

103 mm (4.1")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio

2.22

1.83

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio

3.56

3.17

Internal Shape

3D Model Internal

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 3D Model Internal

Internal Length

272 mm (10.7")

275 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width

64 mm (2.5")

65 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width

91 mm (3.6")

90 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available

Forefoot Fit: Width

9.1

9.3

Forefoot Width Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation

4.1 mm (0.163")

-2.1 mm (-0.082")

Toe TTS Deviation

1.3 mm (0.049")

-0.7 mm (-0.029")

Forefoot Fit: Height

7.9

6.0

Forefoot Height Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation

-2.6 mm (-0.100")

-4.8 mm (-0.187")

Arch Fit: Width

4.7

6.3

Arch Fit Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation

-7.3 mm (-0.285")

-5.5 mm (-0.215")

Length Fit

7.0

Toe Clearance Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry

8.1

4.5

Heel Rocker Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring

27 mm (1.1")

10 mm (0.4")

Heel Apex Position

17.4%

15.1%

Heel Rocker Angle

28.4°

14.0°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry

7.9

8.0

Forefoot Rocker Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring

56 mm (2.2")

55 mm (2.2")

Toe Apex Position

63.4%

58.5%

Forefoot Rocker Angle

28.1°

26.6°

Foam

Primary Foam Picture

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name

Not Advertised

Q-ULTRA KUNGFU

Primary Foam Type

Unknown

PEBA

Secondary Foam Name

No Secondary Foam

Secondary Foam Type

No Secondary Foam

Laces

Laces Picture

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Lace Type

Flat

Width

4.0 mm (0.2")

6.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness

1.9 mm (0.1")

1.3 mm (0.1")

Stretch

7.0%

7.5%

Breathability

9.0

Breathability Video

Upper Breathability

Upper Microscope Photo

Time-To-Dry

8.0

Time-To-Dry Timelapse

Time-To-Dry Graph

Preview Graph

Time To 30% Dry

6.4 hrs

Time To 70% Dry

15.1 hrs

Time To Dry

21.1 hrs

Water Absorption

9.2

Dry Weight Photo

Wet Weight Photo

Water Absorbed

28.9%

Other Features

Other Features Photo

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type

Non-gusseted

Plate

Carbon Fiber

Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return

7.2

8.4

Heel Compression Video

Heel Energy Return

Preview Graph

Heel Energy Return

76.7%

83.1%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return

7.6

8.5

Forefoot Compression Video

Forefoot Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Energy Return

78.6%

84.3%

Heel Cushioning

8.2

8.4

Heel Cushioning Picture

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Heel Cushioning

Preview Graph

Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N

4.21 J

4.22 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N

9.90 J

10.13 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N

15.90 J

16.44 J

Forefoot Cushioning

7.9

8.8

Forefoot Cushioning Picture

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Forefoot Cushioning

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N

4.94 J

5.71 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N

8.46 J

9.67 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N

12.50 J

14.23 J

Heel Firmness

6.7

6.1

Heel Firmness Graph

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Heel Firmness Graph

Firmness At 550N

36.3 N/mm

34.5 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N

49.0 N/mm

46.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N

71.4 N/mm

68.2 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness

7.6

5.2

Forefoot Firmness Graph

Preview Graph

Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N

54.0 N/mm

46.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N

71.2 N/mm

61.3 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N

99 N/mm

85 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

7.4

8.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km

8.03 J

9.47 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km

7.89 J

9.36 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km

7.79 J

9.28 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km

7.71 J

9.22 J

Rocker Stiffness

8.7

7.2

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Preview Graph

Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker

151 N

90 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

7.3

8.9

Forefoot Bending Video

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

66.6%

79.8%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

8.8

8.0

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

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Forefoot Bending Resistance

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Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

29.3 N/mm

21.0 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force

392 N

286 N

Heel Compression Depth

6.7

7.1

Heel Compression Graph

Preview Graph

Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Heel Compression Graph

Heel Compression At 550N

15.2 mm

15.9 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N

22.5 mm

23.5 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N

26.6 mm

27.9 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth

6.3

7.2

Forefoot Compression Graph

Preview Graph

Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0 Forefoot Compression Graph

Forefoot Compression At 800N

14.8 mm

17.3 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N

18.2 mm

21.2 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N

20.7 mm

24.0 mm

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