Hyper Speed 6 Wide
The ASICS Hyper Speed 6 (wide) is a lightweight, low-priced neutral road shoe built for uptempo training and racing, now with slightly more forefoot foam and a 6mm drop.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Tempo / threshold
- Races
- 5K–10K
- Also good for
- 5K race, 10K race, Half marathon race, Intervals / speedwork, Daily training
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 220g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- FLYTEFOAM
- Outsole
- ASICSGRIP rubber
- Upper
- engineered mesh
- Widths
- wide
A budget-friendly lightweight racer/tempo trainer in a wide fit, the Hyper Speed 6 targets runners who want a fast, no-frills shoe for workouts and shorter races. At 220g with a 6mm drop and modest FLYTEFOAM cushioning, it favors turnover and snappy toe-off over plush protection, and it lacks a propulsion plate.
Manufacturer describes a smoother, faster ride from the drop change to 6mm and added forefoot foam, with ASICSGRIP rubber for snappy toe-off. Independent ride data is not available.
This is the wide-fit unisex version, so it suits runners needing extra forefoot room; upper is engineered mesh.
Runners wanting an affordable, lightweight shoe for tempo workouts, speed intervals and shorter races, especially those needing a wide fit.
You want maximum cushioning, a plated super-shoe, or plush comfort for long marathon-plus efforts.