In this video I give you my initial review of the LI-NING Feidian 6 Elite and, honestly, I went into it wondering if it could be a real alternative to the usual carbon-plated race shoe suspects. I bought this pair with my own cash (LI-NING haven’t sent it and they’re not vetting anything), and a big thanks to Ian for sorting me out a great price. I break the review down properly: specs first, then the upper, midsole, outsole, value, and finally my overall score. The headline here is the ride: a maximal stack of super soft foam with a carbon plate, and it feels wildly bouncy and properly squashy underfoot. I talk through how the upper fits and holds, what the midsole is doing on the run, and how confidence-inspiring (or not) the outsole feels after my first outings. I also spend time on the big question with shoes like this—value—because it’s no good being interesting if it doesn’t stack up against what else you can buy. Let me know what you think down in the comments, and keep it nice… unpleasant is just… unpleasant.