Our verdict
- Top pick in best low drop running shoes (2024)
- Top pick in best competition running shoes (2023)
Pros
- Fast as hell
- ASICS GEL-PTG MT ATMOS MISMATCH 28.5cm
- Protective cushion
- Asics Lightweight Running Γυναικείο Καπέλο
- Stable when cornering
- asics gel sonoma 5 gore tex chaussures running RSCAS
- ASICS Gel shoes-Kayano Trainer 21 1201A067 001
- No more heel rubs
- Asics Løbe Skoe Roadhawk FF 2!
- Grippy on wet roads
Cons
- Кросівки кросівки asics 39 р asics gel-venture 8
- Outsole lacks durability
- Expensive
Audience verdict
- Top 8% in road running shoes
- Top 22% in Footwear ASICS Gel-Challenger 13 Clay 1041A221 White Light Indigo 102
- asics men gel lyte v gray soft grey hyacinth violet ash
Comparison
The most similar running shoes compared
+ + Asics Gel Kayano 28 4E Wide Black Graphite Grey 1011B191-001 | |||||
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Audience score | 91 Superb! | 89 Great! | 92 Superb! | 92 Superb! | |
Price | $250 | $260 | $250 | $250 | |
Pace | Competition | CompetitionTempo | Competition | Competition | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 7.2 oz / 205g 7.2 oz / 205g | 7.4 oz / 210g 8.1 obuv asics japan | 7.3 La Asics Gel Saga Kill Bill 7.4 oz / 210g | 6.7 Asics Gel-court Hunter 2 Azure Deep Ocean Navy Men Badminto 7 oz / 198g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 2.7 mm 5.0 mm | 3.7 mm 0.0 mm | 8.1 mm 8.0 mm | 2.5 mm 5.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
Size | True to size | Slightly small | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | - | Balanced | Firm | - | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | - | Small | Small | - | |
Toebox durability | - | Bad | - | - | |
The Asics Gel Odyssey WR is a Miami between a | Good | Good | - | - | |
Outsole durability | - | Decent | - | - | |
Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | Breathable | Breathable | |
Skarpety amortyzujące asics | Narrow | Medium | Narrow | Medium | |
coca cola asics gel quantum 90 tyo coke red white | - | Wide | - | - | |
Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | - | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Small | Small | Normal | - | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | - | |
Plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | |
Rocker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 33.5 mm 39.0 mm | 33.1 mm 36.0 mm | 33.3 mm 39.0 mm | 33.7 mm 33.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 30.8 mm 34.0 mm | 29.4 mm 36.0 mm | 25.2 mm 31.0 mm | 31.2 mm 28.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | Normal | NormalWide | NormalWide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
Season | SummerAll seasons | SummerAll seasons | SummerAll seasons | SummerAll seasons | |
Removable insole | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
Ranking | #18 Top 6% | #74 Top 24% | #16 Top 6% | #14 Top 5% | |
Popularity | #63 Top 21% | #189 Bottom 39% | #170 Bottom 45% | #43 Top 14% |
Size and fit
Size
Awake NYs ASICS GEL-Lyte III Colab Has Leaked divergent to size (112 votes).
Who should buy the ASICS Metaspeed Sky+
We suggest adding the Metaspeed Sky+ to your buy list if you're craving a:
- fast and fun carbon-plated running shoe for half to full-marathon distances
- racing flat that can also double as a tempo-day trainer
Who should NOT buy it
Since the carbon-fiber plate of the shoe has been calm higher up to be closer to the runner's foot, the ASICS Sky+ can feel a tad stiffer. This said, you can opt for the first version instead—ASICS Metaspeed Sky. Alternatively, we highly recommend the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 2. Even better, it's more durable.
ASICS Metaspeed Sky+ vs. Metaspeed Sky
Asics 3 Pack Quarter Mens Socks ASICS Metaspeed Sky, then you're in for a treat in the ASICS Metaspeed Sky+. This time around, minor touch-ups done on the original make it an even better marathon shoe:
- Чоловічі кросівки asics gel lyte v
- a new softer mesh upper amps up comfort
- more accommodating toebox
- ASICS Slam Jam x Gel Mai Angle Black Black H74NQ-9090
- redesigned heel cap supports the foot better
A speed expert
Overall, the Metaspeed Sky+ is designed to help you feel your fastest. Its now-repositioned carbon-fiber plate creates a snappier toe-off.
Checking the heel stack (33.5 mm with the insole included), we don't see any difference from the original Metaspeed Sky (33.7 mm). It is still a considerable amount of cushioning, which puts the Sky+ into the max-cushioned range.
On top of this, the shoe has a very smooth heel-to-toe transition, and picking up the pace in it is a real blast!
As light as light can be
Although it's heavier than the original Metaspeed Sky by 38 grams/1.3 ounces we still find it very light. That's because the shoe is still lighter than the average racer (205 grams/7.2 ounces vs. 215 grams/7.6 ounces in US men's 9).
Compared to other plated shoes (227 grams/8 ounces, on average), it's even lighter.
Long distances: Where it performs best
The ASICS Metaspeed Sky+ feels most at home at half-marathon and full-marathon distances. The shoe's forefoot bounce is felt more at these distances. And the added foam truly amps up the comfort and protection for the miles ahead.
Run with confidence in the ASICS Metaspeed Sky+
When it comes to support, lockdown, and stability, the Metaspeed Sky+ has fulfilled all of our expectations.
We never felt tippy nor did we have to worry about missteps in winding sections and cobblestones. We attribute that to the shoe's wider base and redesigned heel cap.
Looking at the base of the Metaspeed Sky+, the shoe's forefoot width (112.6 mm) proves to be within the average of road running shoes (113 mm).
The heel deserves a thumbs-up
Speaking of the heel cap, it's made more supportive this time. It has more structure, thus creating a better lockdown in the rear. But that's not the only thing about it that's great. It also has a liner that feels smoother.
It's a small change but a very welcome one, especially if you had blister issues with the original Sky.
Experience pure goodness from the upper
The upper material creates a very comfortable wrap around the foot as far as a race shoe goes.
And it is also mind-blowingly breathable! See how quickly and easily the smoke passes through the shoe's mesh in our breathability test below:
Race fit that's not harsh
The MetaSpeed Sky+ has a pretty snug, one-to-one fit.
Measuring the shoe's upper at its widest area (92.2 mm), we can confirm that this ASICS shoe is not wide enough to impress 1021a282 with wider feet given that the average among our lab-tested shoes is 98.5 mm.
But there is a silver lining in the form of more space in front and on top of the toes. It is noticeably less restricting than the first MetaSpeed Sky.
The outsole has to be better for this price
It's darn expensive at $250! That's for sure. On average, carbon-fiber plated running shoes cost $204 a pair while racing flats, on average, cost $145 per pair. You have to be willing to pay that much for a shoe that's only good for a race day due to its lack of outsole durability.
There's just not a lot of rubber coverage for it to last a long time. The rubber layer covering the shoe's forefoot and part of the lateral side is indeed thin. We measured it at 2.0 mm which is less than the average 3.5 mm.