Dynafish Xiaonian Review — £97 Alternative to the ASICS Megablast

The £97 Super Trainer That Might Actually Be Worth the Hype The Dynafish Xiaonian is one of the most talked-about running shoes in the online shoe-nerd world — but strangely, you never see it out on the roads. Not at running clubs. Not on long runs. Not anywhere. So is this £97 “super trainer” a hidden gem… or just another overhyped internet shoe? In this video, I put the Dynafish Xiaonian through proper training miles to find out whether it actually deserves the hype. No influencer freebies, no first-run impressions — just honest feedback from a fifty-something runner still chasing personal bests. 💡 What this review covers: What makes a super trainer (and where this one fits) High-stack foam without a carbon plate — does it work? Long-run performance vs easy miles vs faster efforts Foam feel, durability, and energy return Stability, fit, and upper compromises How it compares to premium super trainers that cost twice as much Who should buy it — and who should skip it I paid £97 for this shoe on AliExpress and ran enough miles to form a real opinion. The result surprised me. This isn’t a race shoe. But as a long-run and marathon-training tool? It might be one of the most interesting budget shoes I’ve tried.