5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2023
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
ASICS METASPEED Sky+
Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.2 oz (men's) · 37/32mm stack · 5mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The ASICS METASPEED Sky+ is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Looks and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 13 runner reviews.
Good
88
Overall
88
Appearance
80
Cushioning
76
Value
71
Durability
64
Comfort
63
Confidence
33
Confidence
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Confidence
33 Moderate
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Based on
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- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Bouncy and very comfortable for a super shoe, with enough spring to go really fast without much effort”
“Legs are much less sore after racing in these shoes”
“First pair lasted around 350 miles, which for a super shoe is quite a lot”
“The plate and cushioning seem to encourage better form and engaging the right muscle groups”
“So much bounce and propulsion”
“Fits narrow and long feet well”
“Great energy return due to the carbon plate”
“Insole starts to feel like something is broken within the foam”
“Fit very well, even better than other super shoes”
“Felt pretty unresponsive after two marathons”
“A touch on the expensive side”
“Spacious toe box and a nice firm fit”
“Did not hurt my knees”
“Not suitable for trail running”
Prefer this shoe over another
100% 7/7
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Nov 2.
Pros
- Reviewers describe a bouncy, propulsive ride from the carbon plate.
- At 7.2 oz with a 37mm heel and a 5mm drop.
- Runners race well in it from 5k up to marathon.
Cons
- One reviewer found it unresponsive after two marathons.
- Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5.
- Two reviewers call it expensive, at $250 list.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Confidence
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Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.2 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2021 Q1
- MSRP
- $250
- Stack
- 37/32mm
- Drop
- 5mm
Runner reviews
Great shoe for longer distances
4/5
Overall
Great energy return due to the carbon plate. Comfortable. Spacious toe box and a nice firm fit. Works great for intervals, 5k, 10k and ultras. Good grip, works on gravel as well. Not suitable for trailrunning.
Daniel · Jul 10, 2023
35 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Asics Meta Speed Sky
5/5
Overall
I was a diehard Nike Alphafly wearer. I switched to these ASICS Meta Speedy Sky and I am feeling much more confident in my speed and endurance. It fits my foot better, which is narrow and long. It's got great rebound. And because this is important to me, it looks great.
sasha · Jun 19, 2023
10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Zoom Alphafly Next%
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing shoe
Racing shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.2 oz (men's)
6.7 oz (men's)
Lightest
10.9 oz (men's)
Stack
37/32mm
35/29mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
6mm
4mm
Release
2021 Q1
2025
Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
$250
$260
$165
Best price
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$111
$95
Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
88 Good
96 Excellent
98 Exceptional
Best overall
Comfort
63 Below average
80 Good
99 Exceptional
Best comfort
Cushioning
76 Decent
92 Very good
98 Exceptional
Best cushioning
Durability
64 Below average
50 Bottom-tier
94 Excellent
Best durability
Appearance
80 Good
94 Excellent
Best appearance
71 Decent
Value
71 Decent
63 Below average
72 Decent
Best value rating
ASICS METASPEED Sky+ In Context
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% 1 runner
- Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2 1 runner
- Nike Pegasus 41 1 runner