Metaspeed Ray
Elite racing shoe featuring a carbon plate and FF TURBO PLUS foam, positioned between the Edge and Sky for elite runners seeking a competitive edge.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Marathon race
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- Half marathon race
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- firm
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 156g
- Drop
- 5mm
- Stack
- 38/33mm
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- FF LEAP foam
- Outsole
- ASICSGRIP
- Upper
- MATRYX
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
The Metaspeed Ray is positioned as ASICS's top-tier marathon racing shoe built around a lightweight FF LEAP midsole and a minimal carbon plate. Manufacturer messaging targets elite, forefoot-striking runners chasing fast marathon times, but independent testing of ride, weight and stack was not available in the supplied evidence.
A very light carbon-plated racer with a firm, propulsive ride from FF TURBO PLUS foam and a full 38mm stack that stays responsive rather than soft.
Standard width only, with a snug race-oriented upper that suits narrow to medium feet.
Competitive runners chasing fast times over 5K to marathon distances who want maximum energy return at minimal weight.
You want a cushioned platform for daily miles or need lateral stability at slower paces.