ASICS
Metaspeed Ray
ASICS' lightest super shoe, built on full-length FF Leap foam and a minimal three-quarter carbon plate. Remarkably light and lively, but the narrow midfoot asks for a steady, efficient stride.
Racing5K to half marathon

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RRP around £265. Tap through for today's price.
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What it feels like
lightbouncypropulsive
FirmCushionPlush
MutedBounceSpringy
LowStackTowering
Fit
True to size
True to size with a snug race heel and midfoot and a slightly roomier forefoot.
standard
What the critics say
- Astonishingly light, close to a track spike
- Soft, bouncy, well-rockered ride
- Comfortable upper with good forefoot room
- Narrow midfoot feels unstable on tight turns
- Durability likely below average
Paraphrased from published reviews. Read them: Doctors of Running, Marathon Handbook.
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- Type
- Race day
- Weight
- 129 g
- Heel stack
- 39.5 mm
- Drop
- 5 mm
- Plate
- Carbon plate
- Support
- Neutral
Men's sample size.
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