ANTA C202 HP 2 PRO Carbon Plate Running Shoes

The ANTA C202 HP 2 PRO (Horse Power 2 PRO / 马力 2代 PRO) inherits the racing bloodline of ANTA's C202 series — the same family that has powered sub-3:30 marathoners on courses worldwide — and reengineers it for a runner profile that most carbon plate shoes overlook: the 80kg+ athlete training for their first marathon, the runner whose legs start feeling the distance after kilometre 25, the person who wants carbon plate technology without the unforgiving snap of a pure race shoe. HP stands for Horsepower. The 2 PRO is the most complete version of ANTA's accessible carbon platform to date. Where most carbon shoes push you toward a specific gait, the HP 2 PRO is designed to work with the runner you already are. The 4mm heel-to-toe drop (29mm forefoot / 32mm heel) encourages efficient mid-foot landing without forcing a dramatic posture change. The wide-last toe box gives the foot room to spread naturally at landing. The full-length rolling spoon carbon plate, extended at the lateral side, provides smooth, progressive propulsion — never aggressive, always in control.

Brand: ANTA
Model: C202 HP 2 PRO (马力 2代 PRO)
Also Known As: ANTA HP 2 PRO / ANTA Horse Power 2 Pro / ANTA C202 HP2 Pro / 安踏马力2代PRO
Series: ANTA C202 Family — HP Line (Horse Power)
Style Code: 912615566 (unisex — men's and women's)
Release: December 2025 (China) / Q1 2026 (international)
Retail Price: ¥999 RMB / $140 USD
Category: Carbon Plate Training Running Shoe
Target Runner: 80kg+ runners / First-time carbon plate users / LSD and long aerobic training / Half & full marathon
Target Pace: 4:30–5:30 min/km

Midsole: Dual-density Nitroedge — diagonal asymmetric stack
— Upper layer: PG7 Ultra (Nitroedge 85 / Nitrogen 85) — soft, high-rebound, plush step-in feel
— Lower layer: Nitroedge 80 (Nitrogen 80) — firm, structural, prevents bottoming out
— Asymmetric layout: lateral side softer / medial side firmer
Carbon Plate: Full-length gentle spoon-shaped carbon plate — lateral extension, smooth rolling transition, beginner-friendly propulsion
Heel-to-Toe Drop: 4mm (forefoot 29mm / heel 32mm)
Upper: Zonal engineered mesh — medial horizontal-weave breathable / lateral structured supportive
Tongue: Elastic with integrated lace keeper
Heel Counter: Independent LTRP (Liquid Thermoplastic Rubber Polyurethane) — flexible, Achilles-friendly
Outsole: A-GRIP PRO liquid anti-slip rubber — full-foot coverage
Weight: ~224–230g per shoe (EU 42 / US 8)
Last / Width: Wide fit last — anatomically widened forefoot
Ankle Height: Low-top
Closure: Lace-up

Best For: Long-distance training / LSD runs / Half & full marathon / Wide feet / 80kg+ runners / First-time carbon plate users
Not Recommended For: Elite racing pace / Minimum weight priority / Frequent wet-condition running
Sizing Note: Wide last — true to size for most; narrow feet may prefer half size down
Condition: 100% Authentic & Brand New