160X 6.0 Pro Inkweto zo Kwiruka by Xtep (China) Co., Ltd.

160X 6.0 Pro Inkweto zo Kwiruka by Xtep (China) Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Platini in Igishushanyo cy'Inkweto Competition Category.

PlatiniInkweto· 2025

160X 6.0 Pro Inkweto zo Kwiruka

by Xtep (China) Co., Ltd.

Client: Xtep (China) Co., Ltd.

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Platini Winner in Inkweto Category

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The Design

About 160X 6.0 Pro Inkweto zo Kwiruka

160X 6.0 Pro ni inkweto zo kwiruka zakozwe ku birori bya marato. Izi nkweto zipima garama 171, bikagabanya uburemere abirukanzi bikorera mu ntera ndende. Akabaho ka karubone koroheje gahuza imigozi ya polyimide n'ibice umunani by'imigozi ya karubone. Igishushanyo cy'ino zigabanyijemo kabiri hamwe n'umurongo w'ikirenge uzamuye byongera ubushobozi bwo kunama no gusunika imbere y'ikirenge, mu gihe uruhande rugoramye rwerekeza imbere rwongera ituze igihe cyo kugwa hasi. Igice cyo hagati cy'ikirenge cyakozwe hakoreshejwe ikoranabuhanga rya Xtep Ace n'uburyo bwo gushiramo ifuro, naho igice cyo hasi gikoresha ibikoresho bya CPU. Igice cyo hejuru cy'inkweto cya jacquard cyinjiza umwuka kandi gipfuka neza ikirenge.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Platini

160X 6.0 Pro Inkweto zo Kwiruka ni igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Platini cyegukanywe, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo bidasanzwe by'ukuri, byiza kandi bitangaje. Ibihembo bya Platini ni ibitangaza byo guhanga, ni ubuhamya bw'aho ubwenge n'ubuhanzi bigarukira, kandi bigaragaza ubunyamwuga n'ubuhanga butagereranywa bw'ababihanze. Biteganyijwe ko ibi bishushanyo ari byo bizwi cyane, bishyiraho ikibaranga ubwiza bw'igihe, bigatanga umusanzu mu mibereho myiza y'abaturage kandi bigura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. 160X 6.0 Pro Inkweto zo Kwiruka igaragaza urwego rw'indashyikirwa, igatuma isi iba nziza kubera ibiranga byayo bifitiye akamaro abantu. 160X 6.0 Pro Inkweto zo Kwiruka ni igihangano cyegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Platini, gikangura ibyifuzo, giha imbaraga, gishimisha kandi gitera ibyishimo bikomeye.

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