ASICS Magic Speed 4

ASICS

ASICS Magic Speed 4

RoadTempoRacingActive
85

$170

MSRP

Weight242g
Drop8mm
Stack43.5mm / 35.5mm

Key Specs

Weight242g
Drop8mm
Stack Height43.5mm / 35.5mm
Cushioning7/10
Responsiveness8/10
Flexibility4/10

Performance Radar

Performance

Pace Range3:30/km5:30/km
Ideal Distances
5k10khalf_marathonmarathon
Terrain
Road
Energy Return8%
Lifespan600 km
Ride Feel
FirmRocker

Construction

Midsole FoamFF Turbo, FF Blast Plus
PlateFull-length carbon plate (carbon)
Upper Materialengineered_mesh
Outsole RubberASICS Grip
Lacing SystemTraditional

Fit & Feel

PronationNeutral
Width OptionsD
Arch TypeNeutral
SizingTrue To Size
Toe BoxStandard
Heel CounterSemi Rigid

Expert Reviews

Doctors of Running

85

Maximal stack carbon plated shoe excellent for uptempo runs at a much cheaper price than super shoes.

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Runner Sentiment

What runners love

Great for tempo runs
Durable carbon shoe
Good price point

Common concerns

Too firm for easy runs
Not as responsive as Metaspeed
Narrow base

Best For

Ideal for

Tempo runsThreshold workLong race preparationBudget carbon shoe

Not ideal for

Easy runsRecoveryRunners wanting plush ride

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