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Heel Stack Height
40.6 mm
Weight
192.5 g (6.79 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
37.1 mm
Weight
246.0 g (8.68 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
Dynafish Xiaonian
XTEP 360X 2.0
The Dynafish Xiaonian is a better running shoe than the XTEP 360X 2.0. It's significantly more cushioned, with a more energetic ride that makes it suitable for a much wider range of runs, from daily training to marathon racing. It's also lighter, more stable, and doesn't rely on a carbon plate. That said, the XTEP is the bouncier shoe. For most runners, however, the Dynafish is the better choice.
Variants
- Xiaonian (Black - (Men - US 9))
- Xiaonian (Burning Sun - (Women - US 7))
- 360X 2.0 (Speed Blue - (Men - US 9))
- 360X 2.0 (Speed Blue - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.4
6.8
Weight
8.4
6.6
Forefoot Stack Height
31.2 mm
27.1 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.5
6.0
Heel Stack Height
40.6 mm
37.1 mm
Outsole Arch Width
80 mm (3.1")
54 mm (2.1")
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.9
8.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.4
6.6
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
192.5 g (6.79 oz)
246.0 g (8.68 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.6 mm
37.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
31.2 mm
27.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
10.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
9.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
97 mm (3.8")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
80 mm (3.1")
54 mm (2.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.7")
110 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.39
2.18
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.78
4.05
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
58 mm (2.3")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
8.9
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
4.1 mm (0.160")
2.6 mm (0.102")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.4 mm (-0.056")
3.4 mm (0.133")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.2
3.8
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.3 mm (-0.092")
-7.2 mm (-0.283")
Arch Fit: Width
9.8
8.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-0.6 mm (-0.023")
-2.0 mm (-0.079")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.6
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
32 mm (1.3")
Heel Apex Position
29.8%
16.6%
Heel Rocker Angle
13.7°
33.7°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
8.3
6.7
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
62 mm (2.4")
46 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
58.5%
62.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
27.3°
22.7°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Not Advertised
Xtep Ace
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.5 mm (0.1")
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
12.5%
17.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.0
7.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
80.8%
79.6%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.6
7.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
84.3%
79.4%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
7.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.08 J
3.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.05 J
9.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.34 J
15.02 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.1
6.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.83 J
3.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.36 J
7.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.20 J
10.60 J
Heel Firmness
5.9
8.4
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
36.7 N/mm
47.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
46.1 N/mm
57.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
65.6 N/mm
81.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.8
9.1
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
49.6 N/mm
69.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
63.2 N/mm
89.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
87 N/mm
123 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.5
6.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.52 J
6.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.29 J
6.44 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.15 J
6.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.04 J
6.24 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.5
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
101 N
109 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.9
8.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
70.5%
73.5%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.9
8.7
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.9 N/mm
24.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
243 N
401 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.1
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
15.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
23.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
28.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
16.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
20.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
23.6 mm
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