ASICS Magic Speed 5

ASICS · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 86/100 based on 4 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 201 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8.7 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: FF Blast+ Eco
  • Official Retail MSRP: €290 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (201 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Remarkable featherweight build (201 g) for effortless accelerations

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces
  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point (€250)

Expert Review Sources

  • Running Lab : 90.3 / 100 — « Designed for road runners seeking a dependable race & marathon option, the ASICS Magic Speed 5 impresses in real-world road testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • RunRepeat : 86.6 / 100 — « ASICS brings the Magic Speed 5 back to its roots, and we found that the lighter, more agile setup feels much closer to the older versions we enjoyed. We really liked the FF Leap top layer for its energetic touch, even if the FF Blast+ base keeps the ride from feeling truly top-tier. From our perspective, this shoe hits a sweet spot for beginners and value hunters who want a carbon-plated trainer for tempo days and occasional racing, without paying premium super shoe money. »
  • Solereview : 86.0 / 100 — « Designed for road runners seeking a dependable race & marathon option, the ASICS Magic Speed 5 delivers progressive forefoot flex and evenly distributed FF Blast+ Eco compression on the mechanical test bench. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • Runnea : 85.5 / 100 — « In ASICS's race & marathon lineup, the Magic Speed 5 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its FF Blast+ Eco midsole. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €290. »

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