ASICS

Magic Speed

Magic Speed
Racing · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
7.3 oz
Release
2021 Q1
MSRP
$170
Stack Height
44mm heel - 36mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

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Good (74/100)

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Overall

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Value

Excellent (95/100)

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Excellent (95/100)

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Durability

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Cushioning

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Comfort

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Appearance

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Supershoe
Supershoe
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.3 oz M
8.5 oz M
4.9 oz M Lightest
Stack
44/36mm
36/30mm
Drop
8mm
6mm
Release
2021 Q1
2024 Q2
2025 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$170 Lower MSRP
$270
Best price
$135.73
Ratings
Overall
Average (48%)
Below average (22%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (42%)
Below average (27%)
Good (71%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (56%)
Average (49%)
Excellent (91%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (65%) Best durability
Above average (62%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Appearance
Average (41%)
Below average (28%)
Excellent (92%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (93%) Best value
Very good (86%)
Average (58%)
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Reader Ratings

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Not my top racing shoe, but great for fast training runs

TRN24 · Jan 10, 2025

5/5

Overall

I use this shoe for specific training runs that call for running faster than goal marathon pace.  It saves my favorite racing shoes for race miles, but still helps me get used to the feeling of running with carbon plates.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jun 2, 2023

4/5

Overall

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