Founded in China and now one of the world’s fastest-growing sportswear brands, ANTA has officially introduced its elite performance running collection, the C-Series, to the South African market – a market renowned for its endurance, resilience, and deeply rooted running culture.

Developed in collaboration with long-distance running legend Kenenisa Bekele*, the C-Series represents ANTA’s highest expression of running innovation. Designed through extensive athlete testing and advanced sports science research, the collection is built to deliver speed, propulsion, comfort, and efficiency across every distance.

Built for everything from daily training to race day…

ANTA’s C-Series is the brand’s premium performance-running range, featuring lightweight designs, responsive cushioning and carbon-plated technology aimed at improving speed and efficiency. Built for everything from daily training to race day, the collection reflects ANTA’s growing investment in high-performance running as it expands its presence in the global market. The C-Series offers runners a complete performance ecosystem tailored for training, racing, and long-distance endurance.

ENGINEERED FOR SOUTH AFRICAN RUNNERS
South Africa is home to some of the most iconic endurance races in the world, events that demand physical resilience, mental strength, and uncompromising equipment.

The C-Series was designed to meet those demands: cushioning and carbon-assisted efficiency for the Comrades Marathon, lightweight propulsion for the climbs and descents of Two Oceans, and fast, responsive transitions for competitive city marathons and PB attempts. Whether preparing for ultras, training with a local running club, or chasing faster race times, the C-Series offers a model designed to support every stride.

BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE
At the core of the C-Series is ANTA’s latest generation of race-focused technology, combining lightweight construction with responsive cushioning and propulsion-driven geometry. Key innovations across the range include:

• Nitrogen-infused NITROEDGE™ and NITROEDGE PRO™ midsoles for maximum energy return and lightweight responsiveness
• Carbon-fibre plate systems engineered to improve transition efficiency and propulsion
• A-WEB upper construction with XIAN fibre for lightweight lockdown and breathability
• A-GRIP PRO outsoles delivering confident traction in both wet and dry conditions
• Lightweight race-ready builds starting from just 165g

Designed for speed without compromising stability or durability, the C-Series offers runners a complete performance ecosystem tailored for training, racing, and long-distance endurance.

THE C-SERIES LINE-UP

C202
The C202 is built for runners seeking a responsive daily performance trainer with race-day capability. Featuring a full-length NITROEDGE midsole and an updated scooped carbon-fibre plate, the shoe promotes smooth heel-to-toe transitions while reducing ground contact time for a more efficient stride. At just 205g with a 6mm drop, the C202 balances cushioning, propulsion, and durability for high-mileage performance.

C202 PRO
The C202 PRO elevates performance further with a dual-layer NITROEDGE PRO cushioning system and a full-length carbon plate designed for explosive toe-off and smoother transitions. Engineered for faster efforts and race environments, the shoe delivers enhanced responsiveness while maintaining stability across longer distances. Its lightweight construction and rugged A-GRIP PRO outsole make it equally capable in demanding race conditions.

C202 G9
Built for elite marathon performance, the G9 is the lightest shoe in the collection at just 165g. A highly curved full-length carbon plate works alongside dual-layer NITROEDGE PRO cushioning to maximise forward propulsion and maintain pace efficiency over long distances. Reduced outsole weight further enhances speed without sacrificing grip or control.

C10 PRO
The C10 PRO combines propulsion, cushioning, and stability through ANTA’s advanced dual-density nitrogen-infused foam system. With energy return rates reaching up to 89%, the shoe delivers a highly responsive underfoot experience while maintaining structural support for endurance racing. A full carbon-fibre plate enhances toe-off efficiency and stride stability, making the C10 PRO ideal for runners chasing peak performance.

ANTA IN SOUTH AFRICA
Since launching in South Africa in 2024, ANTA has continued expanding its footprint across the country, bringing world-class performance innovation to South African athletes and consumers.

Runners can explore the C-Series collection at ANTA stores located in:

• Melrose Arch, Johannesburg
• Galleria Mall, Durban
• Somerset Mall, Cape Town
• Canal Walk, Cape Town
• Fourways, Johannesburg

The collection is also available online via www.bash.com.

*Kenenisa Bekele. 5 000m world record: 12:37.35. 10,000m world record: 26:17.53. Berlin Marathon: 2:01:41. He shaped this shoe. Every foam layer, every plate curve, every gram saved carries his input.

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