Li-Ning
Feidian 6 Elite
A full-length carbon-plated racer with an all-Super Boom PEBA midsole and a spoon-shaped plate. RTINGS found it light, protective and full of energy return for marathon racing, though it can feel hard to control when tired and suits midfoot and forefoot strikers better than heel strikers.
About the Feidian 6 Elite
Positioned beneath the flagship Feidian 6 Ultra in Li-Ning's racing range, the Feidian 6 Elite is a carbon-plated road racer designed mainly for the marathon, with the ability to handle shorter races. RTINGS found it lighter and lower-stacked than the Ultra, with more cushioning under the forefoot, while the Feidian 6 Challenger is the more training-focused option in the family.
The midsole uses only Super Boom, Li-Ning's PEBA foam, which the brand presents as an ultra-lightweight compound with high energy return. Inside sits a spoon-shaped, full-length carbon plate, a simpler design than the Ultra's two-tier plate. The upper has a semi-gusseted tongue and flat laces, and no wide fitting is offered. It weighs 205 g in a men's UK 8.5 and has an advertised 6 mm drop.
Specs and features from rtings.com, vjsneaker.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
Watch Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite reviewsOpens YouTubeWhat the critics say
The reviews in briefRTINGS' David Marquez, Robin Bonneau Patry and Yannick Khong found the Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite light, protective and energetic over a marathon, though unsteady for heel strikers and when tired, with a narrow arch. Supwell's tester enjoyed its soft, floaty bounce at every pace but found the fit sloppy and hard to lock down.
- Positive: Cushioning protects the legs over marathon distance
- Positive: Strong energy return
- Positive: Light enough for PB attempts
- Mixed: Can feel hard to control when fatigued
- Mixed: Narrow arch under a roomy forefoot
- Negative: Not a good match for heel strikers
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The numbers
- Race day
- Type
- 205 g
- Weight
- 40 mm
- Heel stack
- 6 mm
- Drop
- Carbon plate
- Plate
- Neutral
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
RTINGS found it true to size with good length and a roomy forefoot, but a narrow arch that may press on wide feet.
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Feidian 6 Elite on TikTokShort reviews and wear tests from runnersWhere to buy the Feidian 6 Elite
Li-Ning running shoes aren't stocked by UK, US or European running shops and the brand's international site doesn't sell online, so most runners buy from the LINING Official Store on AliExpress or marketplace resellers; check the seller, size chart, delivery time and returns before you order.
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Li-Ning Feidian 6 Elite
In short
A strong pick if you want a light, cushioned carbon racer for a marathon or half for less than the big brands. Heel strikers and wide feet should look elsewhere, and expect to buy online.
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