ASICS Metaspeed Ray
ASICS' radical 129 g carbon-plate marathon racer with FF Leap foam, a teardrop forefoot carbon plate, and a stripped Matryx upper, one of the lightest legal supershoes ever sold. Built for efficient, lighter racers chasing PRs from 10K to the marathon. Heavier runners and heel strikers should choose the Sky/Edge Tokyo instead: the minimal upper and firm-snappy ride trade comfort and durability for weight.
Reach for the ASICS Metaspeed Ray for race day. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Absurdly light (129 g)
- Aggressive race-day propulsion
- High-grip ASICSGRIP outsole
- $300 and fragile
- Minimal upper suits narrow feet best
- Not for heavier heel strikers
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Alphafly 3 | Maximum | Neutral | $285 | Analyze |
| ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo | Maximum | Neutral | $275 | Analyze |
| Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3 | Maximum | Neutral | $300 | Analyze |
| On Cloudboom Strike | Maximum | Neutral | $280 | Analyze |
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