ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo

ASICS · Road · Race & Marathon

Overall Score: 91/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 163 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 6 mm
  • Carbon Plate: Yes
  • Midsole Foam: FF Turbo+ / FF Blast+ Eco
  • Official Retail MSRP: $270 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Ultra-competitive featherweight build (163 g)
  • Dynamic carbon-fiber plate propulsion
  • Propulsive leverage from the carbon fiber plate
  • Remarkable featherweight build (163 g) for effortless accelerations

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Requires an active stride to fully load the plate
  • Premium retail price point ($270)
  • Demanding longitudinal stiffness at easy paces

Expert Review Sources

  • The Running Collective : 99.3 / 100 — « Built by ASICS around the FF Turbo+ / FF Blast+ Eco midsole, the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo impresses in real-world road testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $270. »
  • Solereview : 93.9 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 6 mm drop and weighing 163 g, the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo delivers progressive forefoot flex and evenly distributed FF Turbo+ / FF Blast+ Eco compression on the mechanical test bench. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at $270. »
  • RunRepeat : 92.6 / 100 — « The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo delivers everything a modern super shoe should: super-light construction, airy ventilation, plush cushioning for marathons, and fantastic energy return. Still, the narrow toebox, higher cost, and shaky heel stability won’t suit everyone. And yes, we believe this beast is proof enough that ASICS has climbed right back to the peak. »

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