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WESTERN VS CHINESE RUNNING SHOES! Which Are Actually Better?!

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WESTERN VS CHINESE RUNNING SHOES! Which Are Actually Better?! Welcome back to another video and today I am sharing with you my western running shoes vs chinese running shoes thoughts having now tested a few different chinese running shoe models. It's been great to have a whole new world open up of running shoes and of course, more importantly, saving a load of money! But how do they stack up against western running shoes? ------------------------------------------------------------- SAYSKY - 15FOD = 15% OFF - https://saysky.co.uk/ COROS - FREE BAND - https://coros.avln.me/c/lwrNsUfYNeUL KAIZEN - EXTENDED FREE TRIAL USING CODE FODRUNNER - https://kaizen.app.link/FODrunner ------------------------------------------------------------- * Coaching - https://www.fodrunner.com/monthly-coaching/ * EXTRA CHANNEL - @fodrunnerextra * FOD Runner MERCH - https://www.fodrunner.com/shop/ * You can support the channel by purchasing shoes via sportsshoes.com using the affiliate link below! Full disclosure, affiliate links earn me a small commission on each sale generated: https://sportsshoes.prf.hn/l/Vx8qNpy * 10% OFF AT XMILES - https://xmiles.avln.me/c/vNqpsTamgKUJ * 4% OFF AT NOBLE PRO - https://www.noble-pro.com/ref/Andy+Raynor/?coupon-code=fodrunner_boom * You can also DONATE to support the channel - https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=PH3KSZHT6AY7A&source=url Email Me - enquiries@fodrunner.com Join The Strava Group - https://www.strava.com/clubs/fodrunner Follow Me On Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/8606123 Follow Me On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fodrunner/ Follow Me On TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fodrunner Follow My Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/fodrunner/ Follow Me On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/andrew.raynor.336 #running #runningshoes #fodrunner 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Shoe 1 02:56 - Shoe 2 05:10 - Shoe 3 07:20 - Shoe 4 09:28 - Shoe 5 11:51 - Top 2 Recommendations 13:11 - Final Thoughts

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In this video I get properly stuck into the whole “Western vs Chinese running shoes” debate, because I’ve now tested a handful of Chinese models and I keep getting asked the same thing: are they actually any good, or are they just cheap? I go shoe-by-shoe through five different options, talking about what I’ve noticed with ride feel, comfort, and that all-important value for money. The big headline is simple: it’s been a whole new world opening up for me—especially when you realise how much money you can save—but it’s not a straight win across the board. What I try to do here is keep it honest and practical for marathon training. I’m looking at what I’d genuinely want on my feet for weekly mileage, long runs, and the faster stuff, and where some of the cheaper options still feel a step behind the big Western brands. I finish by giving my top two recommendations from what I’ve tested so far, plus a few final thoughts on how I’d personally choose between them depending on your budget and what you want the shoe to do.

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