160X3.0
160X3.0 is a marathon racing shoe designed for long distance runners. The shoe is shaped around the running habits and foot form of Chinese athletes. A full-length carbon plate is built into a double-layer sole, where the plate stores and releases energy as the runner steps down and pushes off. The double arc sole spreads body weight over a larger contact area under load. Materials include a foam insole, a nylon foam midsole, a lightweight yarn upper and a wear resistant, non slip sole. The aim is to keep runners comfortable and stable while saving effort over long distances.
160X3.0 Sneaker by Long Zhang was recognized as an innovative example of industrial design by the A' Design Awards. 160X3.0 Sneaker received the Silver A' Design Award in Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design in 2022. The A' Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design competition which rewards outstanding design of basketballs, tennis rackets, yoga mats, running shoes, dumbbells, bicycles, boxing gloves, swim goggles and more.
