Choosing the Right Asics Metaspeed for you 

Hands down, this is the best video to explain the edge/sky dichotomy. Categorizing other super shoes was incredibly helpful as well. Thank you.

Not even Asics themselves did this. Absolutely mind-blowing. Thank you!

Amazing, enjoyed the breakdown towards the end of the high plate / low plate shoes, thats really darn useful to so many

Can this channel just blow up already? Literally the best running content on RU-vid

The matrix at the end was awesome, amazing and appreciate the effort you took to make it and put it together! Congratulations!!

Your videos are unique. I like all this technical nerdy breakdowns.

I dont necessarily totally agree. I got both and the Metaspeed Edge Paris feels both natural for my stride and I perceive it as softer. I think the closeness of the plate to your foot (just as it can close to the ground) can impact your perception of softness/comfort. I tend to agree that if you have a big powerful bounding stride and are really putting a lot of force into the forefoot to load it, the the Sky Paris is for you. If you tend to not have as big and powerful of a strife or roll over more (including midfoot or rear landings) then the Metaspeed Edge Paris is for you. Furthermore, the Alphafly 3 is more Vaporfly than ever with more roll, higher drop, etc. As someone who wasn't a big Alphafly v1 person for similar reasons to the Metaspeed Sky+ (although Alpha v1 worked better because it was softer), the Alphafly V3 is better for me than ever. Similarly, the Endorphin Elite also works well just like the Pro 3. These shoes don't absolutely destroy my quads by forcing a big powerful stride that changes my gate like the Metaspeed Sky+ did (and to a lesser extent Alphafly v1). Similarly, if you listen to how Puma talks about the "powerful propulsion" vs "lightweight propulsion" of the Fast-R 2 vs the Deviate Elite 3, it appears they are trying something similar and trying to have the Fast-R 2 be that big powerful stride type of shoe. I will say that on the run the Metaspeed Sky/Edge Paris are closer than ever and the difference feels more nuanced. I can run in the Sky Paris without totally trashing my legs now because of the foam improvement, though the Edge Paris does still seem to work better. Both versions are much better than the + versions because of the new foam and lower weight. They still aren't the softest and are kinda on the Pwrrun HG side of things. They are no longer harsh, but are still one of the firmer super foams.

The BEST review…. All questions asked in one video…. Thanks!!

Dude this was incredible. By FAR the best explanation. You should teach (if you don’t already).

I don't think I've ever heard a simpler, more complete explanation of the carbon plate shoe configurations. I would consider myself a stride runner who likes to feel the ground. That probably comes from getting my start as a sprinter. What would you consider the Adidas Takumi Sen or the Puma Fast-Fwd Nitro?

Best shoe review I’ve come across, clear, develops a higher level perspective and offers meaningful comparisons using the perspective . Thank you. 🙏

The BEST video explaining these shoes. Thank you!

Stellar explanation! 👏

Amazing detailed analysis. Thank you!

Amazing review!! Very detailed

Fantastic explanation! Thanks you!

Awesome video. Perfectly explained. Thank you so much.

Top tier content. Love your comparisons of the top super shoes

Gosh this is an absolutely fantastic explanation. Thank you!

Great summary- very easy to follow

Excellent break down, very helpful and informative. Thanks

Hello. First time I come across your channel. I enjoyed this video! Very informative and exactly the information we all needed! Please keep on posting videos!

Best comparison video out there for these two shoes. Thank you so much for making this!

Thanks! That was the best explanation I saw on them

What a brilliantly researched and delivered review!

By far best explanation of the difference on RU-vid.

Absolutely stellar explanation of the two types of super shoe. Thank you thank you thank you!

Spectacularly informative and helpful video, the best I have seen on this topic. Just outstanding. Thank you!

The best video on Paris series!!!

Great comparisions!

I appreciate your very clear explanation of the differences between the two shoes - the best I have watched so far. Thanks!

Most informative comparison video I've ever watched about shoes. Absolutely brilliant! Thank you for helping me to decide on my London Marathon shoe, looks like the Edge is for me 🙌🏽

Great video as always, the best video about the differences of these two shoes and the categoization of racing shoes in general

Thankyou for a brilliant video. Much appreciated sir.

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

Great work ! Thank you

This has been one of the most useful running shoe tech videos ever. Thank you!

Best review of these shoes 👏

Superb job on video!!!!

Great insights .. thank you!

Thank you for this simple and direct comparison. Subbed!

Excellent video.

Very good informational video! You're awesome!

Great video...thank you. Just bought the Edge Paris. Looking forward to trying it out as I loved the Edge +

Very insightful! The Superblast has turned out to be my favorite workhorse marathon trainer after watching your thoughts on them. Would you say the Edge Paris would be closer as a racing companion to the Superblast?

Brilliant Review. Only review that covers form fit and function with essential explanatory information to make an informed purchasing decision.

Best breakdown to date on differentiating the low/high plate super shoes! Now I see why the AF and Adios Pro 3’s are my favorites for race day.

One of the best videos on the Metaspeed series. But the best in categorizing the shoes based on industry similarities. It answered my own questions based on my best marathon performances and the shoes I’ve worn those days.

Finally found a video to know the difference between sky and edge, great work ! Thank you

Thank you for the breakdown and information! I kept thinking how Invincible gets complaints from both sides and plate configuration change ZoomX trainer into supershoe for specific runner who likes the foam but can't overcome specific things about it. I loved the video, keep them coming!

Subed for such detailed high quality content!

Great explanation, low plate gang!

Great video. Thanks

Just watched again; great and interesting video

This deserved more views! Amazing breakdown. Thanks a lot. Sky Paris will be my choice.

Jees. You totally nailed it. You’ve articulated what I felt but couldn’t express when I made my first foray into carbon plated shoes last year - I hated that feeling of sinking through the foam when I tried on the Hoka Rockets, Nike Vaporflys and Saucony Endorphin Pros. Now you’ve explained it’s because the carbon plate runs along the floor of the shoe! I ended up buying the Alphafly 2s, and loved them, so I guess it is the Metaspeed Sky Paris for me! Thanks man.

This is by far the best video I have ever watched with regards to running shoes. Great explanation and I can now go away feeling much more informed. As someone who has hypermobility, I have never loved the Alphas and maybe this is why...they are too unstable. Thank you.

I got both shoes today and is just back after trying both. I did 2x2k with both and 5k pace and preferred the Edge. Then I did 2x2k with both at my marathon pace and very much preferred the Sky. One noticeable difference between the shoes you didn’t mentioned is that the rubber on the outsole extends further back on Edge. I think that implies that Asics think Edge will be preferred by heel strikers. I’m a heel striker, but after this quick test my preference will be Sky anyway. When you pick up the pace they feel softer and more enjoyable - but I was faster in Edge because they keep pushing me forward in a different way. Sky is just great feeling and squishy, but it feels like I need to work a little harder to keep the tempo. I will keep both just for fun. And BTW, Sky felt quite more accommodating than Edge but both shoes were actually shorter in length than I anticipated. I think they are closer to original series in length (still little longer) but not longer than + series.

This was so useful, thank you very much. I love the Alphafly1 and the Adios Pro3, both for their bouncier/firmer characteristics. Using your info suggests the Sky should be a far safer bet than the Edge. Great video!

So this is fascinating. Having tried so many of these shoes and been Goldilocks (too firm, too soft) with them all, i recently became very attached to my Adios Pro 3 and Cielo X 1 shoes. To see them called out the way you did is validating in a way.

Love the deep dive technical videos. They’re always so interesting to watch. I’m definitely more of a cadence runner and tend to gravitate toward the rolling category of super shoes (mainly Vaporfly). But after trying the new Sky Paris, I could definitely see myself picking it over the Vaporfly for Marathon specifically. 5K - 15K, I think Vaporfly is still better. HM is a toss up, but still leaning Vaporfly. I feel that the bouncier, less aggressive plate configuration is more sustainable for races that last 2+ hours. It’s hard to ride a Vaporfly with good biomechanics for that long. I think foot strike is irrelevant tho. It’s more about how much you’re engaging the ride. I still need to get my hands on an alphafly 3! Trying to dial down my marathon show for Chicago this fall. 😅

This is one of the better review as compare to others reviewer

Great review, thanks 🙏

I have watched tens of videos about super shoes and ALL the shoess mentioned. I have owned almost all of them too!! hands down best simple in depth breakdown of the carbon plate tech as a whole. thank you. I am now more confused which to buy though. I love saucony pro and the speed but found them too aggressive for marathon. love the alphafly for bounce but the Nike heel arch was a killer. thank you again

Very handy reference 👍

Great video. Your explaination made a lot of sense. Based on this and other reviews, I went with the Edge (love VF1, 2, and 3; rear foot striker). Unfortunately, it just didn't seem to transition easily for me at my marathon paces. Reminded me of the Alphafly v1. If I focus on my form, I can get the shoe to pick up the pace. I also don't notice the transition issue at faster than marathon pace. On top of that, I had a quality issue with my pair where the right shoe heel bowed in more than the left heel and caused irritation afer 8+ miles. I returned the shoes and I don't have the energy to try the Sky. I will stick with the Vaporflys for now.

Great video! I actually wear 3/4 length orthotic inserts and tried last years Metaspeed Edge+ and found that the ride was too stiff and loaded my calves more than I wanted (I sold them shortly after purchase). Your above video (and the other new video on the Metaspeed Paris) really illustrates the changes Asics made to the foam geometry and I commend you for that... great graphics! The Paris models are similar now with differing plate locations in the forefoot. I now see that last years model for the Edge+ had very little heel stack/foam which I certainly felt in the few runs I did (pace approx 4:30/km) and they seemed very "slappy" with the low plate configuration. I thought my orthotics were the issue but now I'm considering getting the new Metaspeed Paris Sky (based on your video!) as I really like the bouncey feel even though I'm a cadence runner primarily (plus I train in the Novablast 3 and 4 currently). I think the thicker softer foam in the Paris (softer than last year's model) up front and along the entire shoe for this model, will help soften the overall feel when wearing orthotics. Any thoughts on my reasoning? My race distance is typically half marathon as I focus on IM 70.3 triathlons. Thanks for doing these technical videos!

Great info. My favorite race day shoe is the alphafly 2, hoping the sky paris is close

this should be watched by anyone before getting any shoes, man, you explained it very well,

thanks appreciate this info as a beginner runner.

Very nice video, I have the SKY TOKYO and was in doubt which one to pick but it looks like that for the PARIS generation I should move on to the EDGE version.

Easily the best video on this shoe

That’s brilliant. Thanks. I’ve had 2 low plate shoes but don’t feel like I get a lot of benefit. Might try high plate and see if that makes a difference

Thanks a lot for this great video. When looking at my data, it seems that I am more a stride runner than a cadence runner (comparing the percentage of increase for both). However, I am more used to low plate shoes like the Endorphin Pro/Speed which I appreciate a lot. I have always thought that low plate shoes were softer and more comfortable for half-marathons/marathons and this was a reason I have made this choice in the past. But the new Paris version seems the opposite, with the Sky being a bit softer and still very comfortable. So I am a bit lost now to decide between the Edge/Sky. Also, I am still waiting for some durability reviews about these two shoes (the Endorphin Pro had a great durability)

Great explanation of the differences between Edge and Sky's design.

best scientific review of running shoes

Excellent review man! Instant subscriber here. 😊

Great video and explanation. I’ve loved vapourflys, but I’ve never tried a super shoe with a high plate / late rocker from the left of your matrix so I still don’t know which camp I sit

im might not watched all your videos and don't know do you covers Saucony at all, but interesting to see you mentioned here. Would like to hear your take on Endorphin series, especially their versatile super trainer which is speed series (latest is speed 4). I find myself confuse with Asics stride vs cadence things hence I stay away but you are like the first reviewer to explain this in such manner. I wonder why people cant be like you, I even hear the Asics presentation and marketing, nothing explain like this. You are one hell of a product designer.

Great explanation and love the chart with all the shoes. Wondering where would you place the Puma Fast R v1 same spot as the Fast R v2?

Really enjoyed the video. Do either of these options / super shoes affect heel strikers?

Asics crushed it with these. Thorough engineering concerning addressing the unique force characteristics of stride vs cadence running. Combined with the incredibly light weight and ultra high performance critical foam, these shoes are exhilarating

I may have decided to buy both so I can try them out. I thought at first I was a cadence runner, but then I realized I might be a stride runner, and then I just didn’t know because I think it changes depending on the workout or the race goal since I’m still learning and developing my running style. Luckily I found one pair on a BIG discount, so I could justify the splurge to experiment and see which is better for my needs.

Superb video on the comparisons, the best so far. If you had to compare one to the ride of the Superblast ( which I love ) which would it be, I’m guessing the “Sky” ?

Thanks and once again reviewed this excellent video - took out the edge for a 10k first time and worked great and look forward to breaking it in even a bit more, however will this get me through a 1/2 to full marathon distance as I have done in the Ap3's?

Thank you for your great review. When you say that the edge would be “stable” can you compare its relative stability to the Endorphin Pro 3/4 and the Vaporfly? Currently I've been racing in the endorphin pro but the Edge/Sky look very interesting for fall marathon season

I've subscribed you beacose I lern Eanglish and your pronansiasion ist emazing. Ofcourse I like running to.

That’s such a great informative review.

What an explanation!!!😊 claps

As a heavy forefoot striker, I think the Sky Paris is for me. I loved the v1 (600km) so with the Paris with a softer and more responsive midsole and the significant weight reduction overall, this is a sure buy for me. Asics are onto something.

Great video. Did you size up for the pair of edge that you bought? Thanks

Brilliant!!! Thank you! What category would the New Balance Supercomp Trainer fit into?

Which pair for just walking around in? Quite liked the adidas, great video, now I know all about the runners

Super video

Really interesting thoughts. I'm wondering if the plate design and configuration can tell us anything about the plated trainers, knowing that some use a plate to stabilize the shoe while some seem to use it more to provide propulsion.

Great video I have run multiple marathons in the adios pro 3 I can’t really tell what / why it works so well for me Probably a combination of the firmness / bounce you get even late in a marathon and I also seem to be able to get into a rhythm with it - If you had to choose one that’s closer to the adios pro 3 overall - what would you choose? Thanks !

Best supershoe video ever. Endorphin Elite is ❤.

Was perplexed on the weekend ... Everything about my running is edge paris: A) high cadence runner i average easy runs and well paced runs at 180, on tempo would be 190+ ..170 and under can get very awkward for me (not genetically gifted, got short legs) B) got vaporfly and endorphin pro, shoes of which i love/run the most in.. they're the only carbon plate shoes i ever own C) My stride length doesn't go beyond 1.00 m, it usually stays steady at 0.92 D) reasearched long enough, to decide the edge is for me, incl. this video Went to the Asics store, to find i preferred the Sky.. though, ran only like 10 meters for both of them, not long enough to determine anything.. by definitely Sky over Edge, for me, not even close, by a long way.. Btw never had any intention in owning a pair, just wanted to understand,... But now im confused! But actually, walked in the store as an exclusive saucony runner, walked out knowing asics is gonna one day join the family... Damn, that shoe felt amazing.. its like the vaporly 2 (esp. the upper) but made with my idea of comfort in mind

Wtf is this insanely good video.

This video was awesome! how would you categorise the NB SC Elite v3? I know you mention the v4, however, the v4 feels very different to me. The v3 is one of my favourite ever shoes, especially as a heavier runner.