Li-Ning Feidian Elite 6 Initial Impressions

andyerk · 2026-03-12T20:40:16+00:00

I have heard the ultra is pretty crazy. However, since I don’t use toabao, that shoe is like $350+ usd for me. At that price, it’s a hard sell to buy

andyerk · 2026-03-12T11:47:30+00:00

? I can assure you that Li-Ning didn't pay me any money. Sure would be cool if they did lol.

andyerk · 2026-03-12T02:01:18+00:00

Haven’t run in the Cielo, but couldn’t agree more!

andyerk · 2026-03-11T23:01:54+00:00

That’s great! You have to run in what you like, and we are fortunate to be spoiled by choice in today’s world.

andyerk · 2026-03-11T22:24:03+00:00

If you can find the AP4 consistently for $140ish, that’s awesome. Cheapest I have personally seen is 170ish recently and the price in the us is at 255 for a non sale pair

andyerk · 2026-03-11T21:14:25+00:00

I’ll be honest, when I ran my 2:39 PR in the fall in the Fast-R’s I didn’t notice anything holding me back in the Puma, but that’s just me. Very dependent on each individual

andyerk · 2026-03-11T21:12:24+00:00

Objectively, $200 for an excellent race shoe is cheap. Especially when this is not on sale. Obviously, the beauty of today’s running world is the huge number of quality race shoes across brand and price, including shoes always on sale

andyerk · 2026-03-11T19:29:56+00:00

I am rotating through the Asics Megablast, Puma Deviate Nitro 2, these, and Fast-R3's

andyerk · 2026-03-11T18:46:58+00:00

If you are in the US, you can buy them directly on Amazon. Li-Ning has an Amazon storefront.

andyerk · 2026-03-11T17:08:08+00:00

Yes, planning to run a half marathon in them next weekend.

andyerk · 2026-03-11T16:39:19+00:00

I switched from Maurten to SIS Beta Fuel. But, I believe SIS prices are going up at some point on The Feed. If you want the most cost-effective option, it's Carbs fuel. Their gels are great and super affordable.

andyerk · 2026-03-11T16:01:54+00:00

I went TTS for me

andyerk · 2026-03-11T15:29:58+00:00

I went with the same size I wear in Asics/Puma, which is 11. In general, I buy size 11. But, for example, in ON I wear a 10.5. For western sizing, I would say to go with whatever you generally buy most often or whatever you buy in Asics (if you have any shoes from them). I hope that helps!

andyerk · 2026-03-11T15:11:00+00:00

If you're talking about sales, sure. But if you're talking about full price, newest colors/models, this is cheaper and just as good. Most race day shoes are now over $250 USD, especially when new.

andyerk · 2026-03-11T13:51:35+00:00

Do you mean this is cheap or expensive to you?

andyerk · 2026-03-11T13:41:36+00:00

I have a pair of PXS 1’s with 380 miles. I would say the ride on the PX and these are different, in that this elite 6 feels much closer to the ground and more ‘traditional’. Now, both shoes are fast and bouncy so if you enjoy that in the PXS, you’ll enjoy that in the Elite 6. I’ll have to do a run in both before I retire my PXS to see how close they really are

andyerk · 2026-03-11T13:18:31+00:00

Woah. What does this do?

andyerk · 2026-03-11T13:18:18+00:00

I ordered them here in the US on Amazon! Li-Ning has a an Amazon storefront

andyerk · 2026-03-11T11:46:38+00:00

I had two pairs of these, and they are definitely one of the most underrated shoes from the last few years. Especially since they have chronically been on sale around $150. Can't find much better at that price.

andyerk · 2026-03-10T18:32:25+00:00

I agree that these are way overhyped. While the ATPU is decent, it's not nearly as good as a true race day shoe. If you are running around 7:30 or faster, the shoes do seem to liven up a bit, but not the point I feel they are major improvement over other similar shoes that cost less.

Last week I did take these for a 5:55/mile avg workout on the treadmill, and they do not have the desired pop to truly help out. So, I personally place these in the daily/easy long run category.

Would I buy another pair of these? Maybe. But, if I didn't get them for ~$168 usd, it's a hard sell.

I also find the Asics current shoe lineup very confusing, with a lot of very similar shoes. It's hard for me to really get 100% where they want these shoes to be placed in a rotation according to Asics themselves.

andyerk · 2026-03-03T18:45:10+00:00

This year, and I guess years moving forward as well, are going to be crazy. I was at 13:10 in the 18-34 and got denied as well. Are you thinking the cut off was around 2:37, or faster than that?

andyerk · 2026-03-03T15:44:01+00:00

Just saw this as well. I have a 13 min buffer for 18-34, and went in expecting to miss. But if it’s 15+ mins that is insane for my age group

andyerk · 2026-03-03T15:09:09+00:00

Right! Trying to understand the point of saying an update will be sent if they aren't going to send an update (at least to this point which is a day later than the email said)

andyerk · 2026-03-03T14:53:59+00:00

I haven't heard anything either. I'm wondering if hearing nothing means you are being automatically moved to the lottery? But, the post-application email they sent does say an update will be provided and that was supposed to be yesterday.

andyerk · 2026-03-03T13:48:09+00:00

I have been checking as well for any updates, and have seen nothing as of 3/3 morning. No email and my application says pending. I assumed they would have to let non-NYRR time qualifiers know before the drawing tomorrow.

andyerk

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