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Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 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
XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO
Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0
The XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO is the better all-round choice for racing and fast long runs than the Qiaodan Feiying Plaid 3.0, primarily because it offers greater stability, along with strong cushioning and energy return. That said, the Qiaodan makes a compelling case for race day, as it's noticeably lighter and feels softer under the heel without sacrificing much cushioning overall. Its main compromise is a much less stable platform.
Variants
- 160X 7.0 PRO (Blue/White - (Men - US 9))
- 160X 7.0 PRO (Blue/White - (Women - US 7))
- Feiying Plaid 3.0 (Pulse - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.2
8.3
Weight
7.3
8.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.3
8.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
226.8 g (8.00 oz)
196.4 g (6.93 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
40.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.2 mm
32.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
7.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
7.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
78 mm (3.1")
74 mm (2.9")
Outsole Arch Width
67 mm (2.6")
65 mm (2.6")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
103 mm (4.1")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.04
1.83
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.36
3.17
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
90 mm (3.5")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.8
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.5 mm (0.058")
-2.1 mm (-0.082")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.0 mm (0.039")
-0.7 mm (-0.029")
Forefoot Fit: Height
9.3
6.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-1.3 mm (-0.051")
-4.8 mm (-0.187")
Arch Fit: Width
8.3
6.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-2.9 mm (-0.112")
-5.5 mm (-0.215")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.5
4.5
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
10 mm (0.4")
Heel Apex Position
20.9%
15.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
19.6°
14.0°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.3
8.0
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
61 mm (2.4")
55 mm (2.2")
Toe Apex Position
62.8%
58.5%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
30.2°
26.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
Q-ULTRA KUNGFU
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.3 mm (0.1")
Stretch
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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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted (medial)
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.2
8.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
81.9%
83.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.4
8.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
83.3%
84.3%
Heel Cushioning
7.7
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.11 J
4.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.73 J
10.13 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.04 J
16.44 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.8
8.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.20 J
5.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.72 J
9.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.16 J
14.23 J
Heel Firmness
8.2
6.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
48.8 N/mm
34.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
56.0 N/mm
46.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
76.9 N/mm
68.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.1
5.2
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
55.1 N/mm
46.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
68.6 N/mm
61.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
92 N/mm
85 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.4
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.27 J
9.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.14 J
9.36 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.04 J
9.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.97 J
9.22 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.9
7.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
162 N
90 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.2
8.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
73.3%
79.8%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
9.0
8.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
29.7 N/mm
21.0 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
418 N
286 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
23.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.2
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
17.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
21.2 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
24.0 mm
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