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160X 6.0 Pro

Shoes for Xtep (China) Co., Ltd.

The 160X6.0 Pro revolutionizes marathon footwear with its maximum efficiency and minimal weight through material innovation. At merely 171g, this lightweight shoe design minimizes the burden on runners for effortless strides. As for performance enhancements, it boasts a revolutionary T700 carbon plate that meets stringent aerospace standards, and incorporates optimizations like a split toe design and a raised arch. These features are further enhanced by the groundbreaking Xtep Ace midsole technology to boost propulsion, empowering marathoners to push their limits.

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Unique Properties

The 160X6.0 Pro redefines marathon shoes with its maximum efficiency and minimal weight. It pioneers the use of an aerospace grade carbon plate, crafted from globally unprecedented materials. It is further enhanced with an innovative structure and groundbreaking Xtep ace midsole technology to deliver stronger propulsion. Weighing just 171g, it significantly reduces the burden on runners, allowing them to achieve peak performance.

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Marathon shoes, Strong propulsion, Lightweight design, Safe cushioning, Durable

Production Technology

1.A lightweight, cushioned, and durable midsole: crafted using Xtep Ace technology and foam injection molding. 2.A lightweight carbon plate of high strength: combining polyimide fibers with eight layers of carbon fiber. 3.A lightweight and durable outsole: made from Cpu material. 4.A breathable and lightweight upper that comfortably wraps around the foot: featuring a custom Jacquard design.

Design Challenge

The main challenge in this design was to strike a balance between comfort and high performance during prolonged running. To this end, the design team worked closely with numerous professional marathoners, meticulously refining the shoe design based on detailed analyses of their morphology and running patterns. Additionally, they optimized the midsole, carbon plate, and manufacturing techniques, all aimed at optimal comfort and race performance.

Project Duration

The design and development of the 160X6.0 Pro started in May, 2023, in Xiamen, with an anticipated market launch set for August 2024.

Operation Flow

The carbon plate incorporates a split toe design and a raised arch contour, enhancing forefoot flexibility while also offering stronger propulsion. This synergy empowers marathoner to achieve their peak performance. Moreover, the carbon plate utilizes an inwardly up curved sidewall design to improve stability upon landing, and the heel to toe drop at the midsole is increased from 3mm to 5mm to boost rebound and shock absorption, assuring secure strides as marathoners as they push their limits.

Research

As global marathon events gain popularity and competitive levels rise, professional marathoners are demanding more from their gear, seeking to minimize equipment weight without compromising their race performance, all in pursuit of enhanced athletic efficiency. In response, the 160X6.0 Pro has been innovated in materials, craftsmanship, and structure, ultimately reducing the shoe weigh to merely 171g while delivering strong propulsion to help runners improve their performance.

Inspiration

In the realm of marathons, where physical strength, stamina, and willpower are put to the test, a right pair of running shoes can make all the difference. The 160X6.0 Pro rises to this challenge. Meticulously enhancing every aspect through material and structural innovations, it is lighter, propels with greater efficiency, provides steadfast stability, and envelops feet in unparalleled comfort, pushing marathoners beyond their limits and reaching a new height of achievement.

Project Overview

160X 6.0 Pro Shoes has been a Platinum winner in the Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.

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160X 6.0 Pro by Long Zhang Wins Platinum A' Design Award for Revolutionary Marathon Footwear Innovation

The 160X 6.0 Pro, designed by Long Zhang in Xiamen, China, has been awarded the prestigious Platinum A' Design Award 2025 for its groundbreaking advancements in marathon shoe technology, combining aerospace-grade materials, innovative structure, and ultra-lightweight design to empower runners with maximum efficiency, comfort, and performance.


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