160X 6.0 Pro Hardloopschoenen by Xtep (China) Co., Ltd.

160X 6.0 Pro Hardloopschoenen by Xtep (China) Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Platina in Schoeisel, Schoenen en Laarzen Ontwerp Competition Category.

PlatinaSchoeisel· 2025

160X 6.0 Pro Hardloopschoenen

by Xtep (China) Co., Ltd.

Client: Xtep (China) Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award in Platina Winner in Schoeisel Category

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The Design

About 160X 6.0 Pro Hardloopschoenen

De 160X 6.0 Pro is een hardloopschoen ontwikkeld voor marathonwedstrijden. De schoen weegt 171 gram, wat de belasting voor hardlopers over lange afstanden vermindert. Een lichtgewicht carbonplaat combineert polyimidevezels met acht lagen koolstofvezel. Een gespleten teenontwerp en een verhoogde voetboogcontour zorgen voor extra flexibiliteit en stuwkracht in de voorvoet, terwijl een naar binnen gebogen zijwand de stabiliteit bij de landing verbetert. De tussenzool is vervaardigd met Xtep Ace-technologie en schuiminjectiegieten, en de buitenzool is gemaakt van CPU-materiaal. Het jacquard bovenwerk is ademend en omsluit de voet.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Platina

160X 6.0 Pro Hardloopschoenen is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Platina, een uiterst prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan werkelijk uitzonderlijke, elegante en magnifieke ontwerpen. De winnaars in Platina zijn wonderen van creatie, getuigenissen van de grenzen van intellectuele creativiteit en tonen het ongeëvenaarde professionalisme en genie van hun ontwerpers. Van deze ontwerpen wordt verwacht dat zij de meest vermaarde werken zijn die de esthetiek van een tijdperk bepalen, bijdragen aan het welzijn van de samenleving en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verleggen. 160X 6.0 Pro Hardloopschoenen toont een transcendent niveau van uitmuntendheid en maakt de wereld ongetwijfeld een betere plek met zijn voordelige en waardevolle kenmerken. 160X 6.0 Pro Hardloopschoenen is een werk dat de A' Design Award in Platina heeft gewonnen en dat verlangens oproept, inspireert, verrukt en grote vreugde doet ontvlammen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Dimensions & Packaging: 250*120*110
Tags: 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.
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 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.
Team Members: Long Zhang