Dynafish XiaoNian Reviews

Impressions after about 182 miles (292 km), calling the ride springy and suited to any pace from recovery to race effort. They found durability outstanding, with only light outsole wear and just a slight softening of the foam after roughly 140 miles. The upper has plenty of volume, not narrow, though one foot felt a little loose in the forefoot as it wore in, and the stock laces were swapped for better lockdown.

An ultra runner tested them over 200 km (124 miles), including more than 90 miles of a multi-day 100-mile event in hot weather. They liked the light weight, the bouncy but not squishy midsole, the early rocker, the breathable upper and good comfort even at slow paces and walking. Outsole wear was minimal and they expect it to last far longer. Their only complaint was the long, thin laces.

Retired at 1,000 km with almost no damage and still bouncier than many rivals; upper only average.

Feels almost new at 1,000 km; stable and versatile for long runs, tempos and easy days.

After three pairs of Novablast 5 they find the XiaoNian foam lasts much longer and is much firmer.

A 90–95 kg heel striker at 60–80 km/week: love at first run and still bouncy at 250 km, with a light, roomy upper.

Outstanding at 350 km and their favourite shoe ever.

At 85 kg and 100+ km, the XiaoNian has overtaken their EVO SL and Superblast 2 for paced long runs and still feels the same.

Hiếu calls it light, stable and durable: the lugs remained sharp and the foam had not bottomed out at 500 km. He swapped in a better insole and found it best at 4:00–7:00/km; he would not take it to a full marathon, and calves work harder below 4:00/km.