鴻星爾克芷境4

Beginner

The Zhijing 4 is ERKE's full-carbon marathon racer: the strong carbon propulsion demands a solid running base and leg strength, and the high drop and racing character are hardcore for beginners — better to build a foundation on daily trainers first and step up as your fitness allows.

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Basic Information

Brand	鴻星爾克
Model	芷境4
Year	2026
Gender Version	Unisex
Category	Full Marathon Advanced Runner Speed Training
Terrain	Asphalt

Technical Specifications

Midsole Technology	Double-layer Chi-tech supercritical foam midsole with a full-length heel-spring carbon plate (bio-mimetic curled shape)
Carbon Plate Structure	Full-length heel-spring structure carbon plate (bio-mimetic curled shape)
Upper Material	Strong Jacquard lightweight upper with a double-layer thin tongue
Outsole Configuration	Race-grade GPU rubber outsole with non-ground-contact supercritical beading on the medial side
Forefoot Thickness	29.0mm
Heel Thickness	39.0mm
Drop	10mm
Weight	215g

Wearing Experience

Fit	Loose
Breathability	(4/5)
Stability	High
Cushion Distribution	Even
Feel Attribute	Firm, responsive with dense rebound; propulsion up 3.3% vs the previous generation
Bounce	(5/5)

Runner Matching

Running Style Recommendation	Neutral
Runner Level	Advanced
Weight Range	Light
Width	Standard
Arch Type	Medium
Landing Type	Midfoot

Practical Information

Price

$102.95

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Durability

400 km

User Review Summary

The ERKE Zhijing 4 (2026 spring) is ERKE's full-carbon professional marathon racing shoe, a 'national racing' value play built to redefine what a racing shoe offers at its price. The midsole uses double-layer Chi-tech supercritical foam that blends extreme lightness with high bounce for a full, firm feedback and sustained energy return on every step. The centrepiece is the full-length heel-spring structure carbon plate with a bio-mimetic curled shape, working through a three-stage 'release-transition-spring' force mechanism to lift propulsion by 3.3% over the previous generation and help runners break the wall in the second half of a marathon for a second acceleration. The shoe uses an all-region stability design: a 3mm-wider forefoot and 7.3mm-wider heel, optimised landing and push-off zones, reinforced medial support and arch wrap, lifting stability 27.5% over the previous gen; the outer carbon is slightly softened for cornering agility. The strong Jacquard upper is featherlight, snug and breathable, and the race-grade GPU rubber outsole delivers outstanding wear resistance and wet grip, while non-contact supercritical beading on the medial side extends durability. It keeps ERKE's signature 10mm drop — for advanced and elite runners chasing PBs on marathon day.