ASICS
Yogiri Speed
ASICS' carbon-plated racer for midpack marathoners, with FF LEAP foam on top of FF BLAST PLUS and a sculpted carbon plate. It takes over from the S4+ Yogiri. RTINGS found it springy at the forefoot and well cushioned over a marathon, but flat at the heel and unstable on its narrow outsole.
About the Yogiri Speed
Designed by ASICS to support racing goals, the Yogiri Speed is a carbon-plated shoe for tempo runs and races. It takes a different line from the lighter Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, with a taller stack than either, and joins them among the brand's racing shoes.
The midsole pairs FF Leap, which ASICS has added in its latest update, with FF Blast Plus and a sculpted carbon plate. ASICS says the plate adds stability through the stride and produces a smoother, more propulsive toe-off, while FF Leap is claimed to give a more energetic toe-off and a light feel for tempo running and racing. The shoe weighs 227 g in a men's US 9 (UK 8.5), and the drop is 5 mm. It is a unisex shoe offered in a standard fitting, and ASICS lists its goal simply as faster running.
Specs and features from asics.com and our own spec data. A factual overview, not a review.
Video reviews
Watch ASICS Yogiri Speed reviewsOpens YouTubeWhat the critics say
The reviews in briefRTINGS' David Marquez, David Kroeker-Maus and Yannick Khong rated the ASICS Yogiri Speed a strong marathon racer for midpack runners, with lasting cushioning, an efficient forefoot toe-off and quick drying in the wet. They found heel landings flat, the narrow outsole unstable for heel strikers and the toe box short on height.
- Positive: Springy forefoot that keeps toe-offs efficient
- Positive: Cushioning holds up over marathon distances
- Positive: Dries quickly and stays light in the wet
- Mixed: Stiff plate makes it a poor choice for easy runs
- Negative: Narrow outsole feels unstable, especially for heel strikers
- Negative: Heel landings feel flat
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The numbers
- Race day
- Type
- 227 g
- Weight
- 43 mm
- Heel stack
- 5 mm
- Drop
- Carbon plate
- Plate
- Neutral
- Support
Weight for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5.
What it feels like
Fit
True to size
RTINGS found it true to size with a snug fit and limited height over the toes, though the forefoot is reasonably wide for a racer; there is no wide option.
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In short
Worth a look if you're a forefoot striker aiming for a four-hour-plus marathon and want a gentler carbon racer. Heel strikers and anyone chasing fast times should look at steadier or faster super shoes.
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