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ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris

ASICS's 2024 flagship marathon racer for stride-style runners, with a full-length carbon plate in ultralight FF Turbo Plus foam. It is exceptionally light, aggressively bouncy, and built for runners who lengthen their stride as they speed up. One of the most decorated super shoes of its generation.

Quick specs
CushionMaximum
SupportNeutral
Drop5 mm
Heel stack39 mm
Toe boxNarrow
Foot strikeMidfoot, Forefoot
Who it's for

Reach for the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris for race day and tempo days and intervals. 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 — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.

Race daySpeed work
Pros
  • Among the lightest full-stack racers
  • Big compliant bounce for bounding strides
  • Proven at elite marathon level
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Narrow racing fit
  • Less suited to pronounced heel strikers
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Skill profile
Support42
Cushion90
Durability32
Popularity86
Price50
Versatility52
Lightness95

Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.

Key stats
$250Price (MSRP)
39 mmStack height
5 mmDrop
6.5 ozMen's weight
5.5 ozWomen's weight
2024Release year
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