Last updated at 08/25/2025 03:51:01
originally posted on asics.com
I was lucky to get last two pairs at the end of this model. It’s obviously better quality then the also been replaced plus models. Because it’s a balance build, it land softly, safe energy, and made me run with not much injury after run. I tried few brands but none of them gave this excellent performance.
originally posted on roadrunnersports.com
I hardly ever write reviews, I always mean to but usually get too busy and forget to go back to offer my thoughts. However my experience with these shoes has been total satisfaction, to the point that I think I will be an addicted buyer! I have been a competitive runner for 50 years and have tried every type of new shoe, but none has transformed my running like these. On the first run, I reduced my mile pace more than 15 seconds. I've only had them for about 10 days, but I love the see the progress with these shoes. Yesterday I ran the Carlsbad 5000 and beat my pre-race goal by almost 1 minute. I even had enough energy reserved at the end that I kicked hard in final stretch and with nearly 4:30 mile speed...something I had not seen in quite some time:)
originally posted on asics.com
The Metaspeed Sky is an amazing shoe. The shoe has a carbon plate thatpropels you forward, and let me tell you something.it works like magic. TheMetaspeed Sky is ultra-lightweight and this is great for any running shoes.It feels very secure, no stability issues to report. When I first tried themon they were a little tight but after the first run they felt amazing. Ialready put some miles in it and every time I take them on a run they feeleven better. The only bad thing about this shoe is that the outsole foam isexposed so maybe they will not last a while but these shoes are meant forracing not for a daily trainer. When you wear the Metaspeed Sky you willfeel a rocker movement or that you lean forward, just go for it and you willsee great results on your ... MoreThe Metaspeed Sky is an amazing shoe. The shoe has a carbon plate thatpropels you forward, and let me tell you something.it works like magic. TheMetaspeed Sky is ultra-lightweight and this is great for any running shoes.It feels very secure, no stability issues to report. When I first tried themon they were a little tight but after the first run they felt amazing. Ialready put some miles in it and every time I take them on a run they feeleven better. The only bad thing about this shoe is that the outsole foam isexposed so maybe they will not last a while but these shoes are meant forracing not for a daily trainer. When you wear the Metaspeed Sky you willfeel a rocker movement or that you lean forward, just go for it and you willsee great results on your runs. I own other "super shoes" from another brandand let me tell you the Metaspeed Sky is an excellent shoe when compare withthem. They Metaspeed Sky has a nice and great energy return and with theFlyte Foam Turbo you have a lot cushioning for longer runs. I highlyrecommend these shoes for any runner out there that wants to go fast andhave a fun run. I'll say it again.the Metaspeed Sky is a great shoe!
I was lucky to get last two pairs at the end of this model. It’s obviously better quality then the also been replaced plus models. Because it’s a balance build, it land softly, safe energy, and made me run with not much injury after run. I tried few brands but none of them gave this excellent performance.
I hardly ever write reviews, I always mean to but usually get too busy and forget to go back to offer my thoughts. However my experience with these shoes has been total satisfaction, to the point that I think I will be an addicted buyer! I have been a competitive runner for 50 years and have tried every type of new shoe, but none has transformed my running like these. On the first run, I reduced my mile pace more than 15 seconds. I've only had them for about 10 days, but I love the see the progress with these shoes. Yesterday I ran the Carlsbad 5000 and beat my pre-race goal by almost 1 minute. I even had enough energy reserved at the end that I kicked hard in final stretch and with nearly 4:30 mile speed...something I had not seen in quite some time:)
The Metaspeed Sky is an amazing shoe. The shoe has a carbon plate thatpropels you forward, and let me tell you something.it works like magic. TheMetaspeed Sky is ultra-lightweight and this is great for any running shoes.It feels very secure, no stability issues to report. When I first tried themon they were a little tight but after the first run they felt amazing. Ialready put some miles in it and every time I take them on a run they feeleven better. The only bad thing about this shoe is that the outsole foam isexposed so maybe they will not last a while but these shoes are meant forracing not for a daily trainer. When you wear the Metaspeed Sky you willfeel a rocker movement or that you lean forward, just go for it and you willsee great results on your ... MoreThe Metaspeed Sky is an amazing shoe. The shoe has a carbon plate thatpropels you forward, and let me tell you something.it works like magic. TheMetaspeed Sky is ultra-lightweight and this is great for any running shoes.It feels very secure, no stability issues to report. When I first tried themon they were a little tight but after the first run they felt amazing. Ialready put some miles in it and every time I take them on a run they feeleven better. The only bad thing about this shoe is that the outsole foam isexposed so maybe they will not last a while but these shoes are meant forracing not for a daily trainer. When you wear the Metaspeed Sky you willfeel a rocker movement or that you lean forward, just go for it and you willsee great results on your runs. I own other "super shoes" from another brandand let me tell you the Metaspeed Sky is an excellent shoe when compare withthem. They Metaspeed Sky has a nice and great energy return and with theFlyte Foam Turbo you have a lot cushioning for longer runs. I highlyrecommend these shoes for any runner out there that wants to go fast andhave a fun run. I'll say it again.the Metaspeed Sky is a great shoe!
I've only used this shoe for a few 10K races, and I must say... WOW! This is an amazing shoe! The upper is light and breathable, with an excellent lockdown, and surprisingly comfortable. The midsole is where the magic is. The FlyteFoam Blast Turbo is soft and responsive. The amount of energy return is unreal, and when you load that carbon fiber plate, the spring back is noticeable. At slower paces, the ride is like that of the Glideride. It rolls through your gait cycle effortlessly, and because the weight is so low, it turns over quickly and easily. The outsole has plenty of grip, although when I had to pass some people on the damp grass, there was a little bit of slip, though not as much as I thought. On pavement (which is what its made for) was fantastic. My only ... MoreI've only used this shoe for a few 10K races, and I must say... WOW! This is an amazing shoe! The upper is light and breathable, with an excellent lockdown, and surprisingly comfortable. The midsole is where the magic is. The FlyteFoam Blast Turbo is soft and responsive. The amount of energy return is unreal, and when you load that carbon fiber plate, the spring back is noticeable. At slower paces, the ride is like that of the Glideride. It rolls through your gait cycle effortlessly, and because the weight is so low, it turns over quickly and easily. The outsole has plenty of grip, although when I had to pass some people on the damp grass, there was a little bit of slip, though not as much as I thought. On pavement (which is what its made for) was fantastic. My only complaint was the back heel area. The rubber doesnt go far back enough for those heel strikes, especially closer to the end of the run when your body is breaking down and becoming sloppy. Thus, the exposed foam is taking a beating. Its not too bad so far, but im saving these for race days only. I'm not taking a full star off for that, so lets say its a 4.5/5. Not that any of these super shoes are good for stability, but if you overpronate, you may have some problems. Its not the most stabile, but more than other super shoes. Overall, this is a fun shoe to run in. A great training companion to go with this is the Novablast 2.
This is my second pair of MetaSpeeds (I also ran in the Tokyo version). Both are for marathon trading/racing. I love the shoe. I have found my avg training pace to be 15-30 seconds faster per mile with same level of effort just from the shoes!However, both pairs I’ve owned caused blisters on my Achilles/heel. After breaking them in, they were fine. I do choose my socks carefully, especially for the first 5ish times wearing.I also found the show runs small. I have worn ASICS GT2000 for many many years and always a size 9. For this show, I had to move to a 9.5 and it’s still a little snug on the top of my toes.
This is the first time I’ve used ASICS running shoes I was impressed, I felt this shoe is up there very much so with the Vaporfly. I set a new PB in a HM and have also used it for a 10km race and was able to compare it to the Vaporfly as I’d done the course the month before.The shoe provides great heel support unlike the Vaporfly and has great cushioning and you feel the carbon plate propel you forward, more so the faster you run.There are a few things that could be improved, which are the laces, but not major, but the tongue could be a little longer. But the big thing I found was the narrow toe box and I don’t have wide feet, I also have the magic speed and they are fine, but these squeeze my toes and I’m not sure I could run a marathon in them unfortunately ... MoreThis is the first time I’ve used ASICS running shoes I was impressed, I felt this shoe is up there very much so with the Vaporfly. I set a new PB in a HM and have also used it for a 10km race and was able to compare it to the Vaporfly as I’d done the course the month before.The shoe provides great heel support unlike the Vaporfly and has great cushioning and you feel the carbon plate propel you forward, more so the faster you run.There are a few things that could be improved, which are the laces, but not major, but the tongue could be a little longer. But the big thing I found was the narrow toe box and I don’t have wide feet, I also have the magic speed and they are fine, but these squeeze my toes and I’m not sure I could run a marathon in them unfortunately and that’s the reason I bought them. The toes should not be tight in a shoe as this could cause injuries. A shame as I’ve come to like the ASICS range, Novablast, magic speed and these. At least they look like a proper running shoe….Not sure if ASICS has the policy as Nike of trying the shoe and if its no right you can change it?
Wow.Phenomenal.These bad boys are absolute rockets. The rocker/drops/carbon plate in combination, with notable energy return of the flyte foam has decreased my 5k time from 22:01 to 20:28 after a couple of sessions getting used to them.They are light and comfortable, but fit snug (except for the toe box). Glad I went for a half size up.My only criticism would be that they feel fragile.The foam on the base is wearing very quickly; after about 20k, there is substantial visible full loss of grip on the soul. One area has lost all grip. My running form isn't to blame as this does not apply to my other shoes.Buy these. Keep them for race days/ personal best attempts. Run like a beast.
First, this is the most I've spent on a running shoe, so my expectations were high. I've previously run in a number of lower drop, 5 to 6-oz running shoes but my calves were starting to complain. After a few good to great experiments with other brands, the Asics have stood out on just about every front, and my legs feel great - almost rested - at the end of most of my runs, with the calf injuries a thing of the past. Speedwise these are everything people say - I'm 57 and not super fast. but these make an 8-minute mile a breeze for me and faster if I'm running on consistently level ground (a rarity with the hills I tackle). Grip is terrific and it's hard for me to don any of my other shoes. Sadly it looks like these are just about sold out everywhere, but hopefully ... MoreFirst, this is the most I've spent on a running shoe, so my expectations were high. I've previously run in a number of lower drop, 5 to 6-oz running shoes but my calves were starting to complain. After a few good to great experiments with other brands, the Asics have stood out on just about every front, and my legs feel great - almost rested - at the end of most of my runs, with the calf injuries a thing of the past. Speedwise these are everything people say - I'm 57 and not super fast. but these make an 8-minute mile a breeze for me and faster if I'm running on consistently level ground (a rarity with the hills I tackle). Grip is terrific and it's hard for me to don any of my other shoes. Sadly it looks like these are just about sold out everywhere, but hopefully we haven't seen the last of these.I normally run in a 10-sized (M) running shoe, but based on review feedback, I chose a 10.5 and they fit perfectly. Incredibly comfortable the first time I tried them on, and they just keep getting better.
When the Edges came to market, I purchased a pair from this ASICS website. Before I made the purchase, I used the website size check and compared against 3 other brands. In all cases, ASICS recommended I buy a pair 1-1.5 sizes smaller than normal. I ended up purchasing a pair sized 0.5 less than normal just in case. When they arrived, they were completely snug. I would have sent them back for a bigger size but they are now all sold out. Therefore, I gave them a run out for 6 miles and now have blisters for the first time in a long time. Really unimpressed.It’s a shame because the shoes themselves are lovely…more stable than a number of the supershoes …and so was really excited to see what difference they could make to a cadence runner like me.
I run in many top tier running shoes from many brands. Alphas, vapor’s, endorphin’s etc.. and I have to admit that the meta sky is in my top 2 favorite shoes to run in. The perfect degree of softness , comfort and weight. It just works perfect with my running mechanics. Lightweight , breathable, and the awesome color. Albeit its more of a neon orange in person as opposed to the more reddish hue in photos. But I still love the color. And one awesome thing about ASICS, is how much they support military members. I mean the discount for military is the best I’ve seen of any brand anywhere. If you’re on the fence, hop off and buy with the comfort of knowing your getting a top of the line product. Can’t recommend this shoe or this brand enough.
