Yannick Khong

The Li-Ning Chaoying Pro, also known as the "Super Shadow", is a lightweight, high-stack daily trainer built for runners who want deep cushioning and a very stable ride. It marks the debut of a new line from Li-Ning, a brand better known for some of the most inventive super-shoes coming out of the Chinese running market.

The XTEP 160X 7.0 PRO is the Chinese brand's flagship carbon-plated marathon racer, a shoe they claim is "engineered for record breakers." It uses an injection-molded dual-density midsole with a slotted carbon plate to deliver a snappy ride that thrives at faster paces. Its impressive cushioning holds up well over longer efforts, proving the marketing claim holds weight, with Feng Peiyou breaking the Chinese marathon national record in the shoe at the 2026 Tokyo Marathon.

The Li-Ning Feidian 6 Ultra is a carbon-plated super shoe built for marathon racing and long-distance speed. It sits above the Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite as the brand's more extreme flagship racer, with a taller, more aggressive platform designed to deliver lots of protection and bounce over long efforts.