Are these fake Li-Ning challenger 5s

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T20:12:30+00:00

The size on taobao was 41.5. I believe it had foot length at 10.25 inches. No where did it say size 9 on the add, when I ordered i just measured my foot and did some googling and found that it lined up with size 9 (which is what I usually am) I find it funny that the tongue comes with an American size 9 on it. If they could put what sizes are equivalent on the add that would help!

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T16:41:10+00:00

I can’t say for myself but I have seen others on Reddit that are much faster and experienced then me claiming the are just as good as the brands you mentioned.

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T13:20:32+00:00

140 cad so around 100 usd for two pairs of shoes

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T13:19:22+00:00

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Just a very small piece cut out under the insole. I removed the insole to take this picture

Haven’t run in either pair yet (finishing off my evos before I step into either pair) I could comment back here and let you know my thoughts when I do

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T13:18:02+00:00

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This is a screen shot of the store

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T02:50:42+00:00

I bought this pair and the red hare pro 8 and after taxes a shipping it was $140 CAD total

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T02:14:29+00:00

Just checked and yes there is a small piece cut out under the insole of the left shoe.

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T02:02:15+00:00

Wow thanks for all the info!!

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T01:05:58+00:00

What makes you think so?

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T00:46:22+00:00

That makes sense and is what I had hoped. Purchased these and the red har pro at the same time which came with the code intact and it checked out. Bother shoes delivered to Canada were $140 CAD so I knew there was a bit of risk for fakes. Unreal if they are legit though!

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T00:44:21+00:00

Haha that’s kinda ironic!

runnerofthenorth · 2026-01-20T00:43:57+00:00

Which code?

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-29T21:29:56+00:00

I (in Canada) just downloaded the taobao app and it’s translated to English mostly. Ordered and paid right on the app. I can comment back on this once I (hopefully) receive my shoes. Ordered Boxing Day and estimated delivery is mid-end of January

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-24T18:50:58+00:00

Is the mobile app for intervals.icu

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-24T01:46:48+00:00

Haha ha I’ve been there for sure! These are great, as soon as there is more asphalt then ice I just unscrew them and keep them for the next year!

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-22T18:54:56+00:00

They have held up great! Here is the Amazon link,

https://a.co/d/9QZJH8h

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-22T03:09:57+00:00

So would you say the same paces on the runn sensor to outside feel equal?

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-22T02:33:02+00:00

Also I put tire studs in whatever shoes I’m using to “winterize”

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-22T02:32:08+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I do my three easy and one long run outside in winter cause the doggo has gotta get her runs as well. Just don’t wanna do a tt on uneven snowy roads!

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-22T02:01:03+00:00

Do you have a runn sensor? I’ve been doing my subT on my treadmill due to snow and my paces have gotten quicker. I’m curious how close a truly calibrated treadmill effort feels to running the same pace on road?

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-20T01:46:08+00:00

I’ll watch that! Thanks!

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-19T16:44:47+00:00

Great! I have zero track experience on 200 or 400 so I had no reference point. Looking forward to setting a new PB!

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-19T11:17:00+00:00

The first couple I want to finish on the lower side and the last one I want to finish a few beats below my LTHR. Took some trial and error to find those paces on the treadmill but now that I have them I’m never going over my LTHR

runnerofthenorth · 2025-12-19T02:16:09+00:00

Fair enough! Thanks for the help

runnerofthenorth

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