ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 4

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 5 replaced it

Very good

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Very good (89/100)

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Scores better than 82% of shoes

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89/100
Overall

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Very good (89/100)

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Scores better than 82% of shoes

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89
Value

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 95% of shoes

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97
Comfort

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Very good (89/100)

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Scores better than 83% of shoes

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89
Cushioning

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Good (79/100)

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Scores better than 55% of shoes

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79
Durability

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 52% of shoes

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77
Appearance

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Average (62/100)

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Scores better than 13% of shoes

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62

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coopenn · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

light, durable, fast, simple. good outer sole. fits me well. the upper does not blow out (as is common on Nike's)
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

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ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 7
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GEL-Hyper Speed 4
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SUPERBLAST 2
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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6 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
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6mm
7mm
Release
2016
2017 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
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$85 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Very good (90%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (83%)
Excellent (90%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (55%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (52%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%) Best value
Very good (87%)
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