ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 7

Neutral · Road · 6 oz · 6mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 7 rates in the 90th percentile overall among racing shoes. It rates highest on value.

Based on 5 runner reviews.

ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 7

/ 5

Excellent

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

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Scores better than 90% of shoes

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92/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

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Scores better than 90% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

92
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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99
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 90% of shoes

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94
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

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Scores better than 72% of shoes

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85
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

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Scores better than 20% of shoes

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66
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (60/100)

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Scores better than 11% of shoes

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60

What runners say

“I had to go up 1.5 sizes for my toes to fit right in them.”
slowmsrunner 5/5 Full review
“The outer material of the sole is hard enough to last reasonably long but soft enough not to slip on wet roads.”
coopenn 5/5 Full review
“Responsive with just enough cushion to not tear your calves up.”
5/5 Full review
“Exceedingly cheap, race 5k-marathon in them.”
5/5 Full review
“Stripped down, super light racing flat.”
5/5 Full review
“It breaks down pretty fast like many flats.”
slowmsrunner 5/5 Full review
“I have never had a problem with the uppers tearing.”
coopenn 5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

14% 1/7

Reader Ratings

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Hyperspeeds

coopenn · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

A great all-around shoe if you are more of a 'less is more' person. The outer material of the sole is hard enough to last reasonably long but soft enough not to slip on wet roads. I have never had a problem with the uppers tearing.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Good cushioned racing flats

slowmsrunner · Jul 2, 2018

5/5

Overall

The shoes were pretty comfortable to run in, though I had to go up 1.5 sizes for my toes to fit right in them. The shoe is lightweight but feels well-cushioned, though it breaks down pretty fast like many flats. The price is also pretty low, so that's a plus. 9/10 would recommend.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Go-to racing flat for every distance.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

5/5

Overall

A bit of rubber, a bit of foam and some laces. Nothing else needed. Responsive with just enough cushion to not tear your calves up. Stripped down, super light racing flat. Exceedingly cheap, race 5k-marathon in them. Love them to pieces. Bought 3 pairs. Yeah, they're ugly but so are most running shoes. Who cares.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

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Compared to other shoes

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ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 7
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Daily trainer
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6 oz M Lightest
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9.4 oz M
Stack
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Drop
6mm
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Release
2017 Q3
2016
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$85
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (90%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (90%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (72%)
Average (55%)
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (11%)
Average (52%)
Very good (84%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (20%)
Bottom tier (13%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Exceptional (99%) Best value
Excellent (95%)
Good (71%)
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