We explore why Chinese sneakers in 2026 are no longer a compromise, but a genuine alternative to big brands, and what's happening with the certification of original Adidas and Nike sneakers in Russia. We discuss Anta, XTP, 361 Degrees, and Peak, and why their top-end models are no cheaper than the "brand-name" ones. Plus a detailed analysis of the White Nights Expo, marathon results, and the unexpected story of the Skryvlyane team

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Timecodes

0:00 - The story with the running book
5:05 - What caught my eye at the marathon: Adidas, Alphafly, and a fresh perspective
6:01 - Chinese sneakers: why they're not "cheap and bad"
7:37 - Recalling ASICS Gel and the evolution of foam over 10 years
12:04 - Thick soles and carbon: why do amateurs need them
12:51 - The Adidas certificate scandal and parallel imports
17:10 - Review of available brands: Spine, Ray, Demix, Sigma
21:00 - Anta: Price hike and new line
25:48 - XTep: An unexpectedly huge company
29:07 - 361 Degrees and Peak: Not So Cheap
37:00 - Nike vs. Adidas: How Brand Slogans and Values ​​Have Changed
41:00 - The Trend of Minimalism and Flexible Soles
45:00 - White Nights Results: Who Finished and What
49:00 - Nike Pegasus and the Mysterious Alphafly 4 Prototype Under a Band-Aid
54:47 - Reviewers, Dynafish
57:00 - The Plus Size Problem with Chinese Brands
1:03:00 - Release Culture, Paris Fashion Week, and the Mizuno Collaboration
1:07:43 - White Nights Expo: Booths, Merch, and a Leak from Normativ
1:15:00 - An Unexpected Booth at the Abu Dhabi Marathon
1:20:00 - How to Identify a Fake by Smell
1:22:28 - Unboxing the New Mizuno Wave Rider Colorway 30
1:27:00 - Student Running League and the History of the Skryvlyane Team