ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris

ASICS · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 91/100 based on 6 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 183 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 6.5 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: FF Turbo+ / FF Blast+ Eco
  • Official Retail MSRP: $250 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (183 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Incredible 183g featherlight weight
  • FF Turbo Plus foam delivers mind-bending bounce

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point ($250)
  • Narrow heel requires disciplined midfoot landing
  • Race-only lifespan (approx 300 km)

Expert Review Sources

  • Running Lab : 93.3 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 6.5 mm drop and weighing 183 g, the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its FF Turbo+ / FF Blast+ Eco midsole. Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • Believe in the Run : 95.8 / 100 — « At under 185g with a 40mm stack of ultra-bouncy FF Turbo Plus foam and a wide carbon plate, the Metaspeed Sky Paris is an absolute masterpiece of racing engineering. »
  • Runner's World : 96.0 / 100 — « In Shoe Lab mechanical rebound tests, the new FF Turbo Plus foam returned 86.8% energy while shaving 22 grams off the previous edition. The wide carbon plate maximizes vertical compression for stride runners. »
  • Journal du Trail / Trail Session : 94.3 / 100 — « Built by ASICS around the FF Turbo+ / FF Blast+ Eco midsole, the Metaspeed Sky Paris locks the foot down securely on steep descents while preserving muscular energy over long hours (a 6.5 mm drop). Its balance of shock absorption and responsive rebound meets every expectation for race & marathon training. »
  • r/RunningShoeGeeks (Reddit) : 93.2 / 100 — « Pairing ASICS's FF Turbo+ / FF Blast+ Eco platform with a 6.5 mm drop, the Metaspeed Sky Paris stands out in community rotation reports as a go-to race & marathon workhorse with a 6.5 mm drop and predictable grip. A smart choice for runners looking for a 6.5 mm drop and consistent performance all season long. »
  • RunRepeat : 88.6 / 100 — « ASICS has truly outdone itself with the Metaspeed Sky Paris, elevating it to one of the finest super shoes ever crafted. In our lab and road tests, we witnessed remarkable improvements across the board, with the new midsole stealing the show—its energy return is simply off the charts. We were also amazed by the drastic reduction in weight. On the downside, it's somewhat less stable than its predecessor and remains quite expensive. »

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