QIAODAN
Leili TG 2.0
Daily / tempo trainer
On my radar.
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Independent · Made in China · Tracked
THE 172 PROJECT
CHINESE RUNNING SHOES. TRACKED. EXPLAINED.
New releases, translated specs, and official-store links for China's running brands. Reviews go up only after I put miles in a shoe.
- Li-Ning
- Xtep
- QIAODAN
- 361°
- ANTA
- PEAK
- Dowin
- BMAI
- Erke
- Dynafish
Shop
SHOP THE SHOES
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ON MY RADAR
Shoes I’m tracking. Not a review.
QIAODAN
Leili GT 2.0
Daily / tempo trainer
On my radar.
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361°
Mega Pro 3
Racing / tempo
High-stack CQTEXTREM3 ride. Plated speed shoe.
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XTEP
2000KM 5 Pro
Daily / high-mileage
Workhorse trainer. Built for volume.
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AliExpress buying notes
I try to link official brand storefronts when they’re available. Prices move. Coupons stack. Check the final total before you buy.
- Open the official brand store when the listing shows it.
- Confirm the exact model name (Pro vs Ultra vs 5.0 vs 5.5).
- Stack store coupons, coins, and site codes if checkout allows.
- Use the size chart. Don’t assume Western sizing.
- Factor in shipping, taxes, and possible duties unless explicitly states shipping included.
Brands
EXPLORE BY BRAND
Coverage
WHAT I COVER
New Releases
Early looks at newly launched Chinese running shoes.
Reviews (coming)
Published after I log miles. Nothing here is a review until then.
Store Visits
What's actually on the shelves in China.
China Running Culture
Races, run clubs, and the scene behind the shoes.
About
WHY PROJECT 172?
Project 172 started as a personal goal: 185 → 172 lbs, becoming a better runner along the way.
Running in China opened the door to a huge world of performance shoes and brands many Western runners rarely see.
Today I track new Chinese running shoes, translate specs, and link official storefronts when they're available. Reviews publish only after I run the shoe.
SHANGHAI → VEGAS