The ASICS METASPEED Edge+ takes the learnings from the original version and applies them to deliver a shoe that's designed to excel at anything from shorter, faster road races to marathon distances. The shoe's energetic FLYTEFOAM Turbo midsole, propulsive carbon fiber plate, and streamlined upper make it a fantastic marathon racing option for runners with a faster cadence. What You’ll LoveLight and bouncy FLYTEFOAM Turbo Efficient rocker geometrySupportive and breathable MOTIONWRAP upper The METASPEED Edge+ is an elite racing shoe that benefits runners with a faster cadence thanks to a unique midsole geometry that encourages a quick and smooth turnover. The Edge+ has an increased heel stack to 40mm and features a new shape to the carbon fiber plate. The plate is raised in the heel and lowered in the forefoot to promote a quick turnover with more energy return. Meanwhile, the rocker geometry aids in increasing efficiency and conserving energy.The shoe's outsole is composed of a durable ASICSGRIP rubber that ensures traction through all road conditions, and a new MOTIONWRAP upper finishes off the Edge+ by providing strategic support in key areas while allowing the mesh to be open and lightweight through the forefoot. Overall, the ASICS METASPEED Edge+ is an amazing race day option that helps runners with quick cadences propel themselves towards faster times out on the road.
The ASICS METASPEED Edge+ takes the learnings from the original version and applies them to deliver a shoe that's designed to excel at anything from shorter, faster road races to marathon distances. The shoe's energetic FLYTEFOAM Turbo midsole, propulsive carbon fiber plate, and streamlined upper make it a fantastic marathon racing option for runners with a faster cadence. What You’ll LoveLight and bouncy FLYTEFOAM Turbo Efficient rocker geometrySupportive and breathable MOTIONWRAP upper The METASPEED Edge+ is an elite racing shoe that benefits runners with a faster cadence thanks to a unique midsole geometry that encourages a quick and smooth turnover. The Edge+ has an increased heel stack to 40mm and features a new shape to the carbon fiber plate. The plate is raised in the heel and lowered in the forefoot to promote a quick turnover with more energy return. Meanwhile, the rocker geometry aids in increasing efficiency and conserving energy.The shoe's outsole is composed of a durable ASICSGRIP rubber that ensures traction through all road conditions, and a new MOTIONWRAP upper finishes off the Edge+ by providing strategic support in key areas while allowing the mesh to be open and lightweight through the forefoot. Overall, the ASICS METASPEED Edge+ is an amazing race day option that helps runners with quick cadences propel themselves towards faster times out on the road.
The ASICS METASPEED Edge+ takes the learnings from the original version and applies them to deliver a shoe that's designed to excel at anything from shorter, faster road races to marathon distances. The shoe's energetic FLYTEFOAM Turbo midsole, propulsive carbon fiber plate, and streamlined upper make it a fantastic marathon racing option for runners with a faster cadence. What You’ll LoveLight and bouncy FLYTEFOAM Turbo Efficient rocker geometrySupportive and breathable MOTIONWRAP upper The METASPEED Edge+ is an elite racing shoe that benefits runners with a faster cadence thanks to a unique midsole geometry that encourages a quick and smooth turnover. The Edge+ has an increased heel stack to 40mm and features a new shape to the carbon fiber plate. The plate is raised in the heel and lowered in the forefoot to promote a quick turnover with more energy return. Meanwhile, the rocker geometry aids in increasing efficiency and conserving energy.The shoe's outsole is composed of a durable ASICSGRIP rubber that ensures traction through all road conditions, and a new MOTIONWRAP upper finishes off the Edge+ by providing strategic support in key areas while allowing the mesh to be open and lightweight through the forefoot. Overall, the ASICS METASPEED Edge+ is an amazing race day option that helps runners with quick cadences propel themselves towards faster times out on the road.
The ASICS METASPEED Edge+ takes the learnings from the original version and applies them to deliver a shoe that's designed to excel at anything from shorter, faster road races to marathon distances. The shoe's energetic FLYTEFOAM Turbo midsole, propulsive carbon fiber plate, and streamlined upper make it a fantastic marathon racing option for runners with a faster cadence. What You’ll LoveLight and bouncy FLYTEFOAM Turbo Efficient rocker geometrySupportive and breathable MOTIONWRAP upper The METASPEED Edge+ is an elite racing shoe that benefits runners with a faster cadence thanks to a unique midsole geometry that encourages a quick and smooth turnover. The Edge+ has an increased heel stack to 40mm and features a new shape to the carbon fiber plate. The plate is raised in the heel and lowered in the forefoot to promote a quick turnover with more energy return. Meanwhile, the rocker geometry aids in increasing efficiency and conserving energy.The shoe's outsole is composed of a durable ASICSGRIP rubber that ensures traction through all road conditions, and a new MOTIONWRAP upper finishes off the Edge+ by providing strategic support in key areas while allowing the mesh to be open and lightweight through the forefoot. Overall, the ASICS METASPEED Edge+ is an amazing race day option that helps runners with quick cadences propel themselves towards faster times out on the road.
Last updated at 09/03/2025 05:08:13
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These definitely make it easy to get great toe-off and turnover when you really pick up the pace—you’ll feel fast—but it won’t fight you if you run slower. You may not quite feel like you’re getting an assist at a slower pace, but you are. The Sky+ may give that feeling more for slower or lower cadence runners: I’m going to find out by getting a pair because of how much I liked the Edge+. Gonna find out if I prefer turnover vs bounciness, cadence vs stride.I’d say these run true to size. I wear men’s 7 shoes, 7.5 for running, but bought 8s because of various reviews saying they run a bit small. The 8s are a tad big, but workable with runner’s loop lacing. 7.5s would’ve been perfect.
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As a runner with more of a stride speed style (Metaspeed Sky+ recommended for that), I like the edge because the curvature feels like it forces me into smaller, more frequent strides. This is helping me develop a faster pace. If I try to long-stride take off, it's harder to do in these shoes because of that curvature so I really focus on pace vs. longer strides when I run faster. Currently using these as a practice shoe twice a week and will consider using this or the Sky+ in future half marathon or marathon.For comfort and lightweight feel, these shoes are definitely impressive as a 200lb runner. Color pattern and tangibles are solid thus far.
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I have been looking into purchasing carbon plated shoes and it seems ASICS were the best to go for, I previously ran and currently train in Brooks. I was unsure what size I would be and couldn’t try the shoe on at any store locally to me so used the TrueFit option on the ASICS website. I am a UK10 in Brooks but the Truefit said I would be a UK9.5 however when the shoes came there were too small and I am indeed a UK10 in Brooks so I wouldn’t use the Truefit system again. However, I ordered my new pair of shoes with the OneAsics new member discount that I later received and sent back my 9.5’s and was refunded quickly and efficiently, using the free returns label. Overall good customer service and good shoes, I wouldn’t however trust the Truefit system and it made the ... MoreI have been looking into purchasing carbon plated shoes and it seems ASICS were the best to go for, I previously ran and currently train in Brooks. I was unsure what size I would be and couldn’t try the shoe on at any store locally to me so used the TrueFit option on the ASICS website. I am a UK10 in Brooks but the Truefit said I would be a UK9.5 however when the shoes came there were too small and I am indeed a UK10 in Brooks so I wouldn’t use the Truefit system again. However, I ordered my new pair of shoes with the OneAsics new member discount that I later received and sent back my 9.5’s and was refunded quickly and efficiently, using the free returns label. Overall good customer service and good shoes, I wouldn’t however trust the Truefit system and it made the process more confusing.
| Heel Stack | 37 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 32 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 5 mm |
These definitely make it easy to get great toe-off and turnover when you really pick up the pace—you’ll feel fast—but it won’t fight you if you run slower. You may not quite feel like you’re getting an assist at a slower pace, but you are. The Sky+ may give that feeling more for slower or lower cadence runners: I’m going to find out by getting a pair because of how much I liked the Edge+. Gonna find out if I prefer turnover vs bounciness, cadence vs stride.I’d say these run true to size. I wear men’s 7 shoes, 7.5 for running, but bought 8s because of various reviews saying they run a bit small. The 8s are a tad big, but workable with runner’s loop lacing. 7.5s would’ve been perfect.
As a runner with more of a stride speed style (Metaspeed Sky+ recommended for that), I like the edge because the curvature feels like it forces me into smaller, more frequent strides. This is helping me develop a faster pace. If I try to long-stride take off, it's harder to do in these shoes because of that curvature so I really focus on pace vs. longer strides when I run faster. Currently using these as a practice shoe twice a week and will consider using this or the Sky+ in future half marathon or marathon.For comfort and lightweight feel, these shoes are definitely impressive as a 200lb runner. Color pattern and tangibles are solid thus far.
I have been looking into purchasing carbon plated shoes and it seems ASICS were the best to go for, I previously ran and currently train in Brooks. I was unsure what size I would be and couldn’t try the shoe on at any store locally to me so used the TrueFit option on the ASICS website. I am a UK10 in Brooks but the Truefit said I would be a UK9.5 however when the shoes came there were too small and I am indeed a UK10 in Brooks so I wouldn’t use the Truefit system again. However, I ordered my new pair of shoes with the OneAsics new member discount that I later received and sent back my 9.5’s and was refunded quickly and efficiently, using the free returns label. Overall good customer service and good shoes, I wouldn’t however trust the Truefit system and it made the ... MoreI have been looking into purchasing carbon plated shoes and it seems ASICS were the best to go for, I previously ran and currently train in Brooks. I was unsure what size I would be and couldn’t try the shoe on at any store locally to me so used the TrueFit option on the ASICS website. I am a UK10 in Brooks but the Truefit said I would be a UK9.5 however when the shoes came there were too small and I am indeed a UK10 in Brooks so I wouldn’t use the Truefit system again. However, I ordered my new pair of shoes with the OneAsics new member discount that I later received and sent back my 9.5’s and was refunded quickly and efficiently, using the free returns label. Overall good customer service and good shoes, I wouldn’t however trust the Truefit system and it made the process more confusing.
I bought this shoe two weeks ago but didn’t have time to open it till 2 days ago. I had been using meta speed sky for couple months. So I am very excited to try this one. First, the arch support filling is missing from package. It doesn’t looks like brand new. Then I noticed wrinkles all over the midsole. I mistaken it as a sign of being worn and used. So I returned immediately. Later I went to ASICS direct store and examined few pair and found out each one has many small wrinkles all over the shoe. So this is a manufacturing issue. I never find any official review talks about this. Thus I am pointing out here. I am afraid it will affect product lifespan and balancing. I do not want to take any risk so I bought the original sky instead. With the limited time I have ... MoreI bought this shoe two weeks ago but didn’t have time to open it till 2 days ago. I had been using meta speed sky for couple months. So I am very excited to try this one. First, the arch support filling is missing from package. It doesn’t looks like brand new. Then I noticed wrinkles all over the midsole. I mistaken it as a sign of being worn and used. So I returned immediately. Later I went to ASICS direct store and examined few pair and found out each one has many small wrinkles all over the shoe. So this is a manufacturing issue. I never find any official review talks about this. Thus I am pointing out here. I am afraid it will affect product lifespan and balancing. I do not want to take any risk so I bought the original sky instead. With the limited time I have with this pair, I can only say it’s completely different from original sky. Maybe more cushioning but not as soft and bouncy.
If you’re on the fence as to whether you should buy these then I’d highly recommend going for it! I’ve recently managed a half marathon PB in these and have even noticed my training pace is noticeably quicker both when pushing and taking things easier. This will be down to my training too, but feel like this shoe maximises my performance. You really notice the ‘pop’ when your running takes you up some steps; popping up 2 steps at a time feels so easy.If you’re running on an uneven surface then I’d take care as you can get quite a bit of ankle roll due to the height, although you do get a wide surface contact area with your foot planted - perfect for the road/ pavement but I wouldn’t wear these on mixed runs where you encounter uneven grassy/ gravel tracks. Quite ... MoreIf you’re on the fence as to whether you should buy these then I’d highly recommend going for it! I’ve recently managed a half marathon PB in these and have even noticed my training pace is noticeably quicker both when pushing and taking things easier. This will be down to my training too, but feel like this shoe maximises my performance. You really notice the ‘pop’ when your running takes you up some steps; popping up 2 steps at a time feels so easy.If you’re running on an uneven surface then I’d take care as you can get quite a bit of ankle roll due to the height, although you do get a wide surface contact area with your foot planted - perfect for the road/ pavement but I wouldn’t wear these on mixed runs where you encounter uneven grassy/ gravel tracks. Quite wide in the toe box but that’s why I buy Asics!
After a long wait, I finally got a pair because it was out of stock on the ASICS website.Before purchasing, I watched some videos on Youtube to get to know METASPEED EDGE+ better. I purchased a pair of Kayano 24 years ago and loved the pair a lot. It's just about time to replace the Kayano 24.I don't go for a run often, but running is part of my job description, and I wouldn't say I like running with heavy running shoes. I tried it out earlier this afternoon when I went to do the beep test. When I got this pair, it surprised me how light they weighed. The support and stability were good during the warm-ups when I just ran slowly, and it got better when I got into the beep test. I ran on a concrete surface and felt better about my knees and feet, as it caused ... MoreAfter a long wait, I finally got a pair because it was out of stock on the ASICS website.Before purchasing, I watched some videos on Youtube to get to know METASPEED EDGE+ better. I purchased a pair of Kayano 24 years ago and loved the pair a lot. It's just about time to replace the Kayano 24.I don't go for a run often, but running is part of my job description, and I wouldn't say I like running with heavy running shoes. I tried it out earlier this afternoon when I went to do the beep test. When I got this pair, it surprised me how light they weighed. The support and stability were good during the warm-ups when I just ran slowly, and it got better when I got into the beep test. I ran on a concrete surface and felt better about my knees and feet, as it caused less pain and fatigue after running. I also felt like it helped me conserve more energy and could go further (a few more laps) with my training, which was excellent, and I absolutely loved that. I cannot wait to wear the pair for my weekly 5K run, and I believe the experience will be as great as, if not better, than the beep test experience.Regarding sizing and fit, I got US Men's size 9/42.5 for Kayano 24 and based on the True Fit recommendation. I went with US Men's size 9.5/43.5. I'm glad I followed the recommendation as the pair fitted me brilliantly.I only regret that I didn't buy one more pair while it was in stock.
I received my Metaspeed with great excitement. I am not a great runner averaging about 9 min/miling, and I do have an issue which is Hallux Rigidus (stiffening of the big toe), which means I run in Carbon plated shoes for medical reasons not to be an elite. So finding comfy shoes is an absolute nightmare.I have loved Asics since I don't know when, so when the Metaspeed came out I was super excited, however, I owned a pair of Nike VaporFlies, and New Balance FuelCell. So I didnt really need the first model of Metaspeed.Now both my shoes are old, I was able to get a pair of Metaspeed, only to find out there was a + version.I put them on, and within minutes my big toes were being forced up causing pain and discomfort. Sadly there was no way I could run in these. ... MoreI received my Metaspeed with great excitement. I am not a great runner averaging about 9 min/miling, and I do have an issue which is Hallux Rigidus (stiffening of the big toe), which means I run in Carbon plated shoes for medical reasons not to be an elite. So finding comfy shoes is an absolute nightmare.I have loved Asics since I don't know when, so when the Metaspeed came out I was super excited, however, I owned a pair of Nike VaporFlies, and New Balance FuelCell. So I didnt really need the first model of Metaspeed.Now both my shoes are old, I was able to get a pair of Metaspeed, only to find out there was a + version.I put them on, and within minutes my big toes were being forced up causing pain and discomfort. Sadly there was no way I could run in these. However, I so wish I could. The upper felt amazing, the bounce amazing, no high arches, stable, and I imagine great for triathlon transition. It just felt a great shoe.So my advice if you are keen to run in the metaspeed and you have HR like me, then go for the original Metaspeed. Which I did, and I absolutely love them. To me they have all the same as the new shoe, but just not the extreme curve at the end forcing your big toe up.
I was really happy with the Metaspeed Sky last year, but reviews I read indicated that I might be interested in the Edge+ for this iteration so I gave them a shot. They fit true to size.I've only got about 20 miles in them so far over 2 different workouts, the first 4-5 miles they felt pretty stiff and not super responsive but by the end of the first workout and for the entirety of the second workout they felt great. Turnover felt smooth, transitions were silky with a nice responsive feel, and the cushion came alive. My biggest grievance has been I've been unable to keep the laces tied without double knotting. Obviously not the biggest problem in the world, and I can certainly double knot easy enough, but I've had these come untied 4 times in ~20 miles while I ... MoreI was really happy with the Metaspeed Sky last year, but reviews I read indicated that I might be interested in the Edge+ for this iteration so I gave them a shot. They fit true to size.I've only got about 20 miles in them so far over 2 different workouts, the first 4-5 miles they felt pretty stiff and not super responsive but by the end of the first workout and for the entirety of the second workout they felt great. Turnover felt smooth, transitions were silky with a nice responsive feel, and the cushion came alive. My biggest grievance has been I've been unable to keep the laces tied without double knotting. Obviously not the biggest problem in the world, and I can certainly double knot easy enough, but I've had these come untied 4 times in ~20 miles while I have other shoes with 400+ that have never come untied once.All in all, I am happy with the shoe and looking forward to some more workouts and races to really put it through its paces.
I started running again just over 8 months ago, I was running on another brands shoes, I was happy enough with them, however I kept hitting a speed wall. So like anyone who wants to know answers, Idid some research into why I was not getting faster, I soon realised that my running mechanics & body structure where a limiting factor. Being under 6ft and not having a long stride length meant I reached my limit & the only thing I could do is turn over faster. When I turned up to 184 SPM I soon realised that my speed increased a lot, that I needed to look into shoes that catered for this. I saw a Asics Youtube video about series Meta Speed Edge (v1). Then earlier this year Asics had their Time Trial event where the Metaspeed Sky+ where the show. I studied everything ... MoreI started running again just over 8 months ago, I was running on another brands shoes, I was happy enough with them, however I kept hitting a speed wall. So like anyone who wants to know answers, Idid some research into why I was not getting faster, I soon realised that my running mechanics & body structure where a limiting factor. Being under 6ft and not having a long stride length meant I reached my limit & the only thing I could do is turn over faster. When I turned up to 184 SPM I soon realised that my speed increased a lot, that I needed to look into shoes that catered for this. I saw a Asics Youtube video about series Meta Speed Edge (v1). Then earlier this year Asics had their Time Trial event where the Metaspeed Sky+ where the show. I studied everything about the Sky+ & Edge+ & I mean everything & knew that the Edge+ where for me. I tried to purchase these before launch to no avail, on the day the launched I bought & I have not looked back since. I have PB'd my 5k, 10k & improved my average pace by around 1-1.30 miles / Per Min, which is crazy. I have done 3 runs so far, First was a 9 Miler Threshold, that I simply could not get to, it was too easy, hence 1.30 miles / per min faster, 2nd was meant to be easy that ended up being a random fartlek & my 3rd run was my first race with my Athletics Club & I ran faster and easier than I have ever run before. I cannot recommend these enough to someone who is a runner that simply cannot stride out & is looking for a long distance or fast shoe.
I was on a trip in Malaga along with many other AsicsFrontRunners from all over the world. I tested the shoe for 5 km Meta : Time : Trials. :-)During our 5 km race in Malaga, I had the experience that the extra Turbo Blast Foam in the forefoot had a good impact on the start. In addition, the position of the carbon plate in the shoe has been moved slightly compared to the first edition. I feel that the carbon plate in this shoe is just as responsive as the previous version of the shoe and thus the new placement of the carbon plate has not had any major impact on me yet.The shoe is great for competition, as it helps to increase the stride length and thereby it can save you energy for the longer distances. After a half marathon in the shoe, I can still feel excess ... MoreI was on a trip in Malaga along with many other AsicsFrontRunners from all over the world. I tested the shoe for 5 km Meta : Time : Trials. :-)During our 5 km race in Malaga, I had the experience that the extra Turbo Blast Foam in the forefoot had a good impact on the start. In addition, the position of the carbon plate in the shoe has been moved slightly compared to the first edition. I feel that the carbon plate in this shoe is just as responsive as the previous version of the shoe and thus the new placement of the carbon plate has not had any major impact on me yet.The shoe is great for competition, as it helps to increase the stride length and thereby it can save you energy for the longer distances. After a half marathon in the shoe, I can still feel excess in the legs, due to the amazing shock absorption that the shoe has.The shoe is definitely meant to go out and beat your personal bests! :-)
| Heel Stack | 37 mm |
| Forefoot Stack | 32 mm |
| Heel-Toe Offset | 5 mm |
