Ranking of the best Chinese running shoes for 2022

There is a lot of controversy about specialized running shoes. Someone argues that sports shoes are nothing more than a marketing ploy. As an argument, citing the fact that African tribes generally run barefoot (yes, over rough terrain), while they are injured much less often than professional athletes in full gear. The second argue that running shoes really help keep joints healthy, save tendons and bones from damage.

In general, disputes are disputes, but running in special shoes with shock-absorbing soles is at least more convenient, plus the legs do not get so tired. Another question is whether it is worth overpaying for brands or you can find high-quality Chinese shoes at an adequate price.

A bit of history

The first running shoes appeared in the 19th century (circa 1850). In appearance, they were ordinary leather shoes (they are usually worn with a suit) with lacing, low heels and spikes on the sole. They were intended for cross-country running. The approximate price for a pair is about 6 dollars. The amount is impressive, considering that the income of a non-poor family was only $ 44 a month.

The current Reebok - one of the most famous manufacturers of professional sportswear, shoes, was founded in 1890. The company was called J. W. Foster and Sons and was first known for designing spikes for Harold Abrahams, who won gold in the 100-meter dash at the 1924 Olympics.

By the 1960s, brands were bringing increasingly sophisticated running shoes to the market for professional athletes and amateurs alike. At the same time, a nylon fabric appeared, which made it possible to create a fundamentally new sports shoe - lighter, more resistant to wear.

How to choose

When choosing a pair of running shoes, you should pay attention to:

materials

Running shoes are not made of leather, nubuck or leatherette, only textiles. From dense, non-breathable materials, only inserts (heel part, lacing) can be. This is necessary mainly to protect the sneakers from deformation.

Sole - for each type of coating is different. For the hall, asphalt - soft, flexible, with cushioning zones to dampen the impact on the floor while running and rubber inserts in the toe and heel to protect against abrasion.Material - polyurethane, ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA marking) or thermoplastic elastomers, produced under the patented Pebax brand.

For dirt tracks - more rigid, with an average tread depth. For off-road running - tough, possibly with spikes and a deep tread pattern. Plus dense, protecting from dislocations, inserts in the side of the shoe.

The upper material is textile, with perforation for moisture wicking. Durable, dense, but at the same time elastic, holding the foot well. If the fabric stretches in different directions, and the leg inside the sneaker “walks”, it is better not to take such a pair - there is a risk of twisting the leg, pulling the muscles higher.

The insole is ideally removable. Firstly, it is hygienic - they can be dried or washed separately. Secondly, factory insoles, if necessary, can be replaced with orthopedic ones.

Width, size

Shoes should fit snugly to the foot, but not press or squeeze. In terms of size, the thumb should not rest on the toe - there should be some free space. Simply because the foot increases in size while running. Well, it’s better to try on shoes in the evening, on a toe (after all, no one runs in nylon insoles, which are usually given for trying on in a store).

Brand

It is better to take shoes from well-known Chinese brands (there are a lot of them, including those producing professional sports equipment). Their tailoring quality is better, and they are more convenient, after all, such companies have their own developments.

Plus, safe materials are used for production - at least there will be no sharp chemical smell, and skin allergies to dyes too.

Where is the best place to buy

If you order on Aliexpress, read reviews about the seller, delivery speed, product quality. Also worth paying attention to:

• matching shoes to the size grid - Chinese sneakers are often small for a couple of sizes, so information from the reviews will be useful;
• care rules - is it machine washable or only dry cleaning is allowed;
• wear time - it happens that there are no complaints about the quality, but the shoes begin to unravel after a couple of runs.

As for the price, the times when Chinese goods cost a penny are long gone. Budget sneakers that will not fall apart in a couple of weeks cost from 2500 rubles (without discount). Anything cheaper is a lottery. You're lucky, and shoes for 1000 will quietly last a couple of seasons, no - just waste your money.

Ranking of the best Chinese running shoes for 2022

Women's

Li-Ning RABBIT

Breathable upper with shock absorbing sole. Suitable for running, fitness. Designed for the average width of the foot (for a very wide they will be narrow). Judging by the reviews, the size grid matches the description. Comes with a storage bag - a cute change bag with the brand logo.

It is better to order only on the official page of the seller on Aliexpress - discounts are more frequent, plus almost the entire range is always in stock. There may be problems with delivery - many users noted that the product comes in a very shabby, sometimes torn box. To be fair, the shoes themselves come without damage.

Price - 2800 rubles (with a discount)

Seller's website: https://lining.aliexpress.ru/

• quality;
• tangible depreciation;
• glow-in-the-dark inserts on the sole;
• light weight;
• adjustable (not just for beauty) lacing.

• no.

EASY RUN

From the major sports brand ANTA, founded in 1994. Sold in white and black, great for training and as casual shoes. Due to the shock-absorbing insole, they protect the foot from injuries, and thanks to the textile upper, they are perfectly breathable.
They cost quite a bit, though. But neither in quality nor in technology are they inferior to analogues of sports giants, like Nike or Adidas.

Price - 5900 rubles

The store address is https://anta-sport.ru/ (although there is almost no information about the product, so it’s better to look for reviews on a specific model)

• design - concise, without bright inserts;
• fixation of the foot;
• Thick foam midsole that absorbs shock and reduces stress on the foot while running.

• no.

Xtep

A good basic option for running and long walks. Upper - a combination of leatherette with perforations for additional ventilation and textile mesh. The heel is moderately rigid - it fixes well and at the same time does not cause discomfort.

The lacing is adjustable, the laces themselves are with reflective stripes (an option, not to say that it is very necessary, but it looks nice). The sole is soft, flexible, of decent thickness, softens the blows when running on asphalt.
The dimensional grid for the Russian Federation is not adapted - when ordering, it is better to strictly follow the seller's recommendations. By the way, you can only buy on Aliexpress. On the Russian version of the official site, only “urban” leather models are presented.

Price - 2600-5000 rubles

You can order here https://aliexpress.ru/store/1243696

• fixation of the foot;
• simple care;
• flexible yet dense sole material.

• non-removable, glued insole - it will not work to get it out and dry it.

BONA

From Quanzhou Bona Footwear Co., Ltd founded in 1995, is a sportswear shoe brand that develops and manufactures sportswear. Models with removable insoles (including orthopedic insoles) are made of textiles, genuine leather, nubuck.

Running classic sneakers are unlikely to be suitable for professional athletes, but for lovers of morning runs, it is. The shoes look great on the foot, due to the compacted heel part, it fixes the foot well
Another plus is easy maintenance. Shoes will easily survive washing (both hand and machine) without deformation, color change. In general, if you are looking for a budget basic option for both training and walking, then this is it.

Price - 2700 rubles

You can order in the official MI at https://bonaland.ru/ or Aliexpress

• tailoring quality - no protruding threads, no traces of glue;
• removable insole;
• simple care;
• flexible, shock-absorbing sole.

• no - the best value for money.

Try Jade

The name of the store on the well-known Chinese marketplace. Running shoe with durable rubber outsoles and cushioning zones. With additional fixation in the heel area, adjustable lacing.

They look unusual, due to large reflective inserts in the lower part, above the sole. Due to the universal shoe, the elastic material of the upper will fit a narrow, wide foot, with a high and standard rise.
The tailoring is not bad, the dimensional grid seems to match the description (judging by the reviews), the price is also pleasing. So you can safely take for morning runs, fitness classes.When choosing a pair, it is worth considering that all costs for the return (there are no problems with this) are borne by the buyer.

Price - 1700 rubles (with a discount)

You can order at: https://aliexpress.ru/store/5379013 (section sports shoes).

• design - it seems to be classic, but with unusual details;
• minimum weight - almost not felt on the leg;
• price.

• a strong smell of glue - it disappears, however, after a couple of days.

Men's

361º Stratomic

From the brand 361 Degrees. Model for long training sessions, suitable for professional athletes. Of the features:

• Pressure Free Tongue tongue with an anatomical pattern that relieves pressure as the foot flexes;
• perforated textile upper;
• wide toe;
• Flex 4Foot Engineering outsole provides excellent cushioning and improves ground contact.

Plus, light weight, laconic design and a special design of the lacing bar - it is not rigid here, which allows you to adjust the tension of the laces under your foot.

Price - 5000 rubles

You can buy at https://361degrees.aliexpress.ru/

• modern technologies;
• specially designed block;
• reliable fixation of the foot;
• convenient adjustment.

• no.

QIAODAN

From the eponymous brand that produces shoes for basketball players. The company was even sued by Michael Jordan for a series of sneakers and athletic T-shirts that accurately imitated his equipment. Otherwise, there were no scandals related to the brand. The quality of the goods is not bad, the range in prices is decent. There are models for 1500-2000 rubles, there are for 8000-9000 rubles.
Model made of combined materials (leather, mesh) with an embroidered figure of a basketball player on the outer side.With a wide toe box, reinforced toe and foot-locking inserts on the sides and a removable insole.

The sole is soft, with a shallow tread pattern, single-layer. The heel is rigid, with a loop for easy putting on and taking off. The design is classic, without bright inserts and extra fittings.

Price - 1900 rubles

You can buy on QIAODAN Official Store (Aliexpress)

• price-quality ratio;
• versatility - it will fit both as sports and walking shoes;
• removable insoles;
• comfortable lacing.

• only for beginners and for soft surfaces.

BONA

Basic model with orthopedic insoles, perforated faux leather upper. Ethylene vinyl acetate sole, soft (according to some users, even too much) with a small tread, non-slip, keeps its shape well. Depreciation is moderate - not suitable for professionals, quite for amateurs.

Declared by the seller as all-weather shoes, but in rainy weather it is better not to wear them, they get wet. Water-repellent sprays don't do much either. The quality of tailoring is good, without glue drips, crooked stitching and diverging seams. Supplied with a pair of spare insoles

Price - 1685 rubles

You can see reviews and order at https://bona.aliexpress.ru/store/

• availability;
• convenience;
• quality.

• no.

ARHR125

From Li-Ning, with an unusual anatomical shape of the sole. Suitable for long workouts or sprint runs. They give good stabilization, relieve the load from the foot. They are heavy, but they perfectly absorb shocks - you can run on asphalt in them, small bumps, stones are not felt.As an option, it is not suitable for walking - due to the large roll, the foot will fall on the outer part. In the rest - excellent sports sneakers, with a universal block.

The workmanship is solid 5. No glue, protruding threads, even with a strong desire, can not be found. Care is as simple as possible - you can wash it in the machine, nothing will come off.

Price - 6400 rubles

You can buy on https://lining.aliexpress.ru/store/

• design;
• quality;
• compliance with the size table - it is not worth taking with a margin.

• the weight;
• weak heel fixation combined with a soft, high sole - beginners in such shoes can get injured;
• it is better to run only on asphalt, again due to insufficiently rigid fixation of the foot.

ONEMIX

With shock-absorbing inserts on the sole, moderate fixation. That is, they are more suitable for running on a relatively flat surface. Due to the features of the pads, they easily adapt to any shape of the foot - wide, narrow, with a high or low instep.

Of the features:

• multi-layered sole with a perforated insert - suitable only for dry coverage, in the rain water gets into the sneakers;
• insole with antibacterial coating;
• Durable yet stretchy textile upper
• Removable carbon plate (on the inside of the sole).

Comes with a pair of extra insoles and sports socks. As for the size - the table does not particularly correspond. If the foot is wide, it is better to take a size larger and vice versa.

Price - 5800 rubles

You can order on https://onemix.aliexpress.ru/

• sewing;
• softness and minimum weight;
• design;
• comfort during sports.

• price - it makes sense to buy only at discounts, for a full price of almost 10,000 rubles it is better to look for another option.

To summarize, it turns out that China is not only cheap consumer goods with terrible quality. But it’s also quite reliable sports sneakers at an adequate price, among which both amateurs and advanced athletes can find their model.