ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed
Every version of the GEL-Hyper Speed we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the GEL-Hyper Speed rates above 95% of the lines we track.
ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the GEL-Hyper Speed in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the GEL-Hyper Speed, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 7 | 2017 | 5.3 oz | 16/10mm stack · 6mm drop | 90 | -7 | 5 | $85 MSRP |
| ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 5 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ASICS GEL-Hyper Speed 6 | 2014 | 5.6 oz (men's) | 21/15mm stack · 6mm drop | 97 | +19 | 14 | — |
| ASICS Hyper Speed 4 | 2011 | — | — | 78 | — | 1 | — |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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ASICS
GEL-Hyper Speed 790 90 Very good Very good Very good 5 reviews Confidence 81
v7 (2017) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 5.3 oz · 16mm stack · 6mm drop
A light 6 oz build, and one reviewer races everything from the 5K to the marathon in it.
Durability 67MSRP $85
Overall90Value96Comfort84Cushioning78Appearance69Durability67Confidence81Buy it now
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Pros
A light 6 oz build, and one reviewer races everything from the 5K to the marathon in it.
Comfort averages 4.8 out of 5, and reviewers call it responsive despite the stripped-down build.
It lists at $85, and all five reviewers so far rate value 5 out of 5.
Cons
Durability is the weakest dimension at 3.4 out of 5, and one reviewer says it breaks down fast.
Two of four reviewers with a fit answer say it runs small, one going up a size and a half.
Appearance averages 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer calls it ugly.
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ASICS
GEL-Hyper Speed 697 97 Exceptional Exceptional Exceptional 14 reviews Confidence 88
v6 (2014) · Racing shoe · Neutral · 5.6 oz (men's) · 21mm stack · 6mm drop
At 5.6 oz, reviewers say it feels light and responsive.
Durability 71Overall97Value98Comfort88Cushioning83Durability71Appearance68Confidence88Buy it now
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Pros
At 5.6 oz, reviewers say it feels light and responsive.
Reviewers use it for intervals, tempo and races up to the marathon.
Reviewers call it comfortable and well cushioned despite the 21mm heel.
Cons
Three of the twelve reviewers who answered reported an injury while running in it.
Appearance draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.9 out of 5.
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ASICS
Hyper Speed 478 78 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 52
v4 (2011) · Daily trainer · Neutral
The one reviewer so far, running 60 miles a week, calls it light, fast, durable and simple.
Durability 73Overall78Value90Comfort81Cushioning79Durability73Appearance69Confidence52Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far, running 60 miles a week, calls it light, fast, durable and simple.
The Hyper Speed 2 and 3 before it score 82 and 93.
Cons
Value and appearance each draw 4 out of 5 in the single review so far.