PG7 or NITROEDGE: which Anta running shoe fits your pace?

Many Anta running shoe descriptions name the foam inside, but what the model is built for matters more than the foam name. PG7 is Anta's comfort foam. Anta describes it as soft shock absorption on shoes for beginners and easy runs, such as the Mach V SE and the Walk 1.5.

NITROEDGE is a nitrogen-infused foam. Anta puts it in its speed shoes, the Mach 4.0 for speed training and the Mach 3.0 for 5 to 10 km runs, but also in beginner shoes such as the Yutu 2.0. Compare them with other running shoes in the store.

The quick rule: for speed sessions, pick the Mach 3.0 or Mach 4.0. For easy days, pick a PG7 shoe.

Do you have wide feet? Look for 2E

Several Anta running shoes come in a 2E wide fit, which gives wider feet more room. The Walk 1.5 for men and the Journey Walker 1.5 for women both have a 2E fit and a 2% wider outsole. The Walk 2.0 and the PG7 shoe are 2E as well.

The Yutu 2.0 pairs a 2E fit with a NITROEDGE midsole, so wide feet can still get a lively ride. Anta pitches these 2E models at walking, light jogging and easy daily runs.

Anta for the court, the gym and the trail

Anta makes much more than running shoes. For basketball, the KTX is inspired by Anta's partnership with Klay Thompson, and the Splash 7 is made for training sessions and street games. The Aurora is an indoor court shoe for volleyball, tennis and badminton, with a non-marking rubber outsole.

In the gym, the A-FORM training shoe has a triangle-shaped design, and Anta says it uses the same technology found in Olympic weightlifting shoes. More options are in training shoes. For rocky trails, the Summit Stride and Venture Trail have outsoles made to grip on rocks. For everyday wear, browse Anta lifestyle shoes.

New to running? Start with a PG7 shoe such as the Mach V SE, or pick the Walk 1.5 if your feet are wide.