Our verdict
- Our top pick in best asics RACE running shoes
- Our top pick in footpatrol asics RACE gel lyte iii squad on feet
Pros
- Fast as hell
- zapatillas de running asics RACE mujer trail amortiguación media talla 33.5
- Protective cushion
- asics RACE Tarther SC 1203A125-100
- Stable when cornering
- Very very breathable
- Heel lockdown is awesome
- Коричневі кросівки asics
- asics RACE Gel-Nimbus 22 Series Low Tops Red 1011B286-600!
- Grippy on wet roads
Cons
- Stiffer than before
- Outsole lacks durability
- Expensive
Audience verdict
- Top 14% most popular running shoes
Comparison
The most similar running shoes compared
+ + Add a shoe | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audience score | 87 Great! | 79 Decent! | 90 Superb! | 91 Superb! | |
| Price | $250 | $240 | $250 | $250 | |
| Pace | Competition | Competition | Competition | Competition | |
| Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Weight lab Weight brand | 7.2 asics RACE Löparskor GT 2000 8 7.2 asics RACE Löparskor GT 2000 8 | 7.8 oz / 221g 7.2 asics RACE Tarther Sc 1203A125-002 | 7.3 oz / 208g 7.4 oz / 210g | 6.7 oz / 191g 7 oz / 198g | |
| Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Drop lab Drop brand | 2.7 mm 5.0 mm | 5.4 mm 0.0 mm | 8.1 mm 8.0 mm | 2.5 mm 5.0 mm | |
| Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
| Midsole softness | - | Balanced | Firm | - | |
| Difference in midsole softness in cold | - | Small | Small | - | |
| Toebox durability | - | Bad | - | - | |
| zapatillas de running asics RACE de material reciclado talla 45 | Good | Good | - | - | |
| Outsole durability | - | Bad | - | - | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Toebox width at the widest part | Narrow | Medium | Narrow | Medium | |
| asics RACE gel lyte iii 5050 pack | - | Wide | - | - | |
| Stiffness | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | - | |
| Difference in stiffness in cold | Small | Big | Normal | - | |
| Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
| Heel counter stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | - | |
| Plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | |
| Rocker | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Heel lab Heel brand | 33.5 mm 39.0 mm | 33.7 mm 33.0 mm | 33.3 mm 39.0 mm | 33.7 mm 33.0 mm | |
| Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 30.8 mm 34.0 mm | 28.3 mm 33.0 mm | 25.2 mm 31.0 mm | 31.2 mm 28.0 mm | |
| Widths available | NormalWide | Normal | NormalWide | NormalWide | |
| Orthotic friendly | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Season | Summer | Summer | Summer | Summer | |
| Removable insole | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
| Ranking | #104 Top 41% | #229 Bottom 10% | #25 Top 10% | #12 Top 5% | |
| Popularity | #35 Top 14% | #194 Bottom 24% | #118 Top 47% | #37 Top 15% |
Who should buy the zapatillas de running asics RACE mujer constitución ligera+
We suggest adding the Metaspeed Sky+ to your buy list if you're craving a:
- fast and fun carbon-plated running shoe for half to full-marathon distances
- racing flat that can also double as a tempo-day trainer
asics RACE Introduce a High-Top HS3-S GEL-NANDI | asics RACE Gel Lyte III GL3 x End Pearl UK 8.5 Retro Rare
Since the carbon-fiber plate of the shoe has been moved higher up to be closer to the runner's foot, the asics RACE Sky+ can feel a tad stiffer. This said, you can opt for the first version instead—zapatillas de running asics RACE mujer constitución ligera. Alternatively, we highly recommend the asics RACE Gel-Nimbus 23 Παπούτσια Για Τρέξιμο. Even better, it's Mai durable.
zapatillas de running asics RACE mujer constitución ligera+ vs. Metaspeed Sky
If you loved the zapatillas de running asics RACE mujer constitución ligera, then you're in for a treat in the zapatillas de running asics RACE mujer constitución ligera+. This time around, minor touch-ups done on the original make it an even better marathon shoe:
- a snappier ride resulting from moving the carbon-fiber plate closer to the foot
- a new softer mesh upper amps up comfort
- asics RACE Gel Lyte III 3 Black
- asics RACE 22 Mako Blue Mako Blue Mako Blue
- redesigned heel cap supports the foot better
A speed expert
Overall, the Metaspeed Sky+ is designed to help you feel your fastest. Its now-repositioned carbon-fiber plate creates a snappier toe-off.
Checking the heel stack (33.5 mm with the insole included), we don't see any difference from the original Metaspeed Sky (33.7 mm). It is still a considerable amount of cushioning, which puts the Sky+ into the max-cushioned range.
On top of this, the shoe has a very smooth heel-to-toe transition, and picking up the pace in it is a real blast!
Кроссовки asics RACE gel для волейбола
Although it's heavier than the original Metaspeed Sky by 38 grams/1.3 ounces we still find it very light. That's because the shoe is still lighter than the average racer (205 grams/7.2 ounces vs. 215 grams/7.6 ounces in US men's 9).
Compared to other plated shoes (227 grams/8 ounces, on average), it's even lighter.
Long distances: Where it performs best
The zapatillas de running asics RACE mujer constitución ligera+ feels most at home at half-marathon and full-marathon distances. The shoe's forefoot bounce is felt Mai at these distances. And the added foam truly amps up the comfort and protection for the miles ahead.
Run with confidence in the zapatillas de running asics RACE mujer constitución ligera+
When it comes to support, lockdown, and stability, the Metaspeed Sky+ has fulfilled all of our expectations.
We never felt tippy nor did we have to worry about missteps in winding sections and cobblestones. We attribute that to the shoe's wider base and redesigned heel cap.
Looking at the base of the Metaspeed Sky+, the shoe's forefoot width (112.6 mm) proves to be within the average of road running shoes (113 mm).
asics RACE Introduce a High-Top HS3-S GEL-NANDI | The heel deserves a thumbs-up
Speaking of the heel cap, it's made Mai supportive this time. It has Mai structure, thus creating a better lockdown in the rear. But that's not the only thing about it that's great. It also has a liner that feels smoother.
It's a small change but a very welcome one, especially if you had blister issues with the original Sky.
asics RACE GelContend 4 T8D9Q-109
The upper material creates a very comfortable wrap around the foot as far as a race shoe goes.
And it is also mind-blowingly breathable! See how quickly and easily the smoke passes through the shoe's mesh in our breathability test below:
Race fit that's not harsh
The MetaSpeed Sky+ has a pretty snug, one-to-one fit.
Measuring the shoe's upper at its widest area (92.2 mm), we can confirm that this asics RACE shoe is not wide enough to impress someone with wider feet given that the average among our lab-tested shoes is 98.5 mm.
But there is a silver lining in the form of Mai space in front and on top of the toes. It is noticeably less restricting than the first MetaSpeed Sky.
The outsole has to be better for this price
It's darn expensive at $250! That's for sure. On average, carbon-fiber plated running shoes cost $204 a pair while racing flats, on average, cost $145 per pair. You have to be willing to pay that much for a shoe that's only good for a race day due to its lack of outsole durability.
There's just not a lot of rubber coverage for it to last a long time. The rubber layer covering the shoe's forefoot and part of the lateral side is indeed thin. We measured it at 2.0 mm which is less than the average 3.5 mm.
