What's changed in the 6th generation of ANTA's racing shoes?

ANTA's C series of shoes push the pace. Designed for the half marathon and up—but specifically, to bring marathoners to PBs and podium finishes. The 6th generation of our race-day family streamlines the offerings and gives you a finely tuned quiver of performance-driven shoes to match your goals and preferences.

C202 6: The Versatile Racer

Dropping the GT from its name, the C202 6 is designed to be the primary model of the C Family of shoes. The most accessible and versatile of the line-up. Aggressive enough so you have an edge but still easy enough to wield underfoot.

And while performance is the name of the game, the C202 6 keeps durability in mind—a generous coverage of our A-GRIP PRO rubber outsole to give runners a shoe that they can count on through a packed season of racing, and micro-textured for added traction even in wet weather.

In the Pipeline

The C Family of shoes has undergone significant streamlining in its 6th generation. This new collection now includes four distinct models, down from the five offered in the previous 5th generation. Each model has been meticulously crafted to cater to the specific needs of different types of runners.

The C202 6 stands out for its versatility—balancing performance, comfort and stability. Additionally, this generation introduces three other models: one designed for high propulsion to enhance speed during races, another that emphasizes ultra-lightweight materials for a barely-there feel, and a high-performance option that combines our most advanced technologies for athletes who want the best. Together, these shoes are poised to meet the diverse requirements of runners at various levels and running styles.

In it for the Long Run

2023 marked the beginning of our partnership with Ethiopia’s King of Distance Running, Kenenisa Bekele. One of the sport’s greats not only for the breadth of distances he’s competed in but also for his achievements in every new distance he’s taken on.

Together with Bekele, we’ve launched the Challenge Highland Program to make high-performance training grounds in Addis Ababa accessible to more athletes across the world. These facilities now play host to the Tibetan distance running team and in September 2024, both Chinese and Southeast Asian media were invited to meet, train and live amongst the best distance runners in the world.

Our collaboration with Bekele and elite distance runners has refined our C Family of race-day shoes, pushing the limits of what performance footwear can offer runners—our commitment to runners worldwide.