160X8.0 Series Launch 21st August -- Breakthrough GT1200 Carbon Plate Powers Xtep's 160X 8.0 Ultra
XIAMEN, China , Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xtep, China's leading professional sportswear brand, will globally launch its all-new flagship marathon running shoe series, the 160X 8.0, on August 21. The top-tier 160X 8.0 Ultra will feature the brand-new GT1200 premium carbon plate. This first-ever application of high-grade carbon fiber technology in performance footwear underscores Xtep's unwavering commitment to advancing core running shoe innovation and continuously elevating racing equipment standards, showcasing the brand's world-class materials research and autonomous innovation capabilities to the global market.This technological breakthrough stems from Xtep's in-depth strategic partnership with Zhongfu Shenying, a leading China carbon fiber manufacturer. The two parties entered a joint R&D collaboration in October 2025, focusing on adapting GT1200-grade high-end carbon fiber for athletic applications — successfully transferring aerospace-grade specialty materials, previously reserved for deep-space exploration, aviation manufacturing, and high-end medical devices, into the marathon racing shoe arena.The GT1200 utilizes 12K carbon fiber filaments finer than a human hair, yet delivering 10 times the strength of steel at just one-quarter of the weight. This dual advantage of ultra-lightweight construction and exceptional rigidity delivers explosive propulsion and highly efficient energy return. An outer layer of PI fiber gold protective coating cushions the intense impact of long-distance running, effectively preventing fiber breakage and significantly enhancing the carbon plate's overall stability and durability.
