ANTA Zone 2 90

ANTA · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 89/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 196 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 7.2 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: Standard EVA
  • Official Retail MSRP: €120 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Remarkable featherweight build (196 g) for effortless accelerations
  • Smooth heel-to-toe transition and secure midfoot lockdown
  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (196 g)

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • RunMag : 91.6 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 7.2 mm drop and weighing 196 g, the ANTA Zone 2 90 strikes a convincing balance between impact protection and lively turnover (196 g, a 7.2 mm drop). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €120. »
  • RunRepeat : 91.6 / 100 — « The ANTA Zone 2 90 sounds like a shoe built only for easy or long Z2 runs, but it delivers far more than that. During our testing, it felt essentially like a plate-free super shoe, offering a thrilling ride, outstanding energy return, and a featherlight build that almost disappears on foot. We are genuinely amazed that such a fast and high-performing super trainer can retail at such a low price, and it shows why Chinese running shoes are creating so much hype! »
  • Doctors of Running : 89.7 / 100 — « In ANTA's race & marathon lineup, the Zone 2 90 reduces plantar flexor fatigue through progressive longitudinal stiffness (a 7.2 mm drop, 196 g). Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €120. »

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