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ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
Marathon race
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Metaspeed Sky Tokyo

Pinnacle racing shoe for stride-style runners. A higher-stack carbon plate design to help you cover more ground with each powerful stride.

$270MSRP
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Primary use
Marathon race
Races
Half to marathon
Also good for
Half marathon race
Cushion
moderate
Firmness
balanced
Stability
neutral
Weight
173g
Drop
5mm
Stack
40/35mm
Plate
carbon
Midsole
FF LEAP and FF TURBO PLUS foam
Outsole
ASICSGRIP rubber
Upper
MOTION WRAP 3.0
Widths
standard
Release
2025
Tempo workoutsSpeed intervalsHalf marathonRoadLightweightMarathonLong runsRace dayCarbon plate
Our read

The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is positioned as a top-tier marathon racing shoe for stride-style runners who lengthen their stride to gain speed. ASICS pairs FF LEAP and FF TURBO PLUS foams with a wide, high-positioned carbon plate to maximize energy return, and markets it explicitly for pushing through the late stages of a marathon. Independent testing of ride, fit, weight and stack was not available in the evidence, so real-world confirmation of these claims is limited.

Ride

A high-stack, lightweight carbon racer tuned for stride-style runners who lengthen their step, with a responsive, propulsive feel and balanced firmness.

Fit

Standard width only with a snug, race-oriented fit that suits narrow-to-medium feet.

Best for

Marathon and half-marathon racers with a stride-based gait chasing personal bests.

Avoid if

You want a stable everyday trainer or need wide options and a lower price.

Sources
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