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Heel Stack Height
36.8 mm
Weight
216.0 g (7.62 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.4 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
XTEP 260X 3.0
XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO
The XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO and XTEP 260X 3.0 are both carbon-plated XTEP shoes that excel at different distances. The 260X 3.0 is a short-distance workout and racing shoe that works best for lighter runners who want a responsive shoe for faster efforts. The 160X 7.0 PRO is more suited to endurance races, thanks to its deeper cushioning and better energy return. If you're racing a 5k or 10k, and you're doing shorter speed workouts, get the 260X 3.0. If you're doing a half or full marathon, get the 160X 7.0 PRO.
Variants
- 260X 3.0 (Blue - (Women - US 7))
- 260X 3.0 (Orange - (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
7.1
8.2
Forefoot Stack Height
26.4 mm
34.2 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.1
8.4
Heel Stack Height
36.8 mm
38.2 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.6
7.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
216.0 g (7.62 oz)
226.8 g (8.00 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
36.8 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
26.4 mm
34.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.4 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
80 mm (3.1")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Arch Width
63 mm (2.5")
67 mm (2.6")
Outsole Forefoot Width
113 mm (4.4")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.17
2.04
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.28
3.36
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
9.8
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.9 mm (0.113")
1.5 mm (0.058")
Toe TTS Deviation
2.7 mm (0.106")
1.0 mm (0.039")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.1
9.3
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.3 mm (-0.092")
-1.3 mm (-0.051")
Arch Fit: Width
8.7
8.3
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-2.3 mm (-0.092")
-2.9 mm (-0.112")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.0
7.5
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
19 mm (0.7")
21 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
20.1%
20.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
17.9°
19.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.6
8.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
53 mm (2.1")
61 mm (2.4")
Toe Apex Position
62.6%
62.8%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
25.7°
30.2°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
XTEP ACE+
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
XTEP POWER
Secondary Foam Type
ETPU
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Sawtooth
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.1 mm (0.0")
Stretch
8.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted (medial)
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.9
8.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
80.3%
81.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
82.3%
83.3%
Heel Cushioning
7.2
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.30 J
3.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.06 J
9.73 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.11 J
17.04 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.5
8.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.20 J
5.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.98 J
9.72 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.95 J
15.16 J
Heel Firmness
8.1
8.2
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
44.2 N/mm
48.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
55.7 N/mm
56.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
79.4 N/mm
76.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
7.1
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
61.5 N/mm
55.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
82.6 N/mm
68.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
117 N/mm
92 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.1
8.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.62 J
9.27 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.49 J
9.14 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.41 J
9.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.35 J
8.97 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.8
8.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
110 N
162 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.3
8.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
74.1%
73.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.5
9.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
25.1 N/mm
29.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
357 N
418 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
12.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
19.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
23.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.4
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
13.0 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
15.7 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
17.6 mm
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