ASICS

GEL-Hyper Speed 4

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Above average (89/100)

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Overall

Above average (89/100)

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Comfort

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 79% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Ranks above 53% of shoes

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Durability

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Ranks above 49% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (62/100)

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Below average (62/100)

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Ranks above 13% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6 oz M
Stack
Drop
6mm
7mm
Release
2016
2017 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$85 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (79%)
Excellent (90%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (53%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (49%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (99%) Best value
Very good (85%)
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

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