2025.12.12

A More Controllable Shoe! The Evolution of the ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5

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#marathon

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The MAGIC SPEED series, inheriting the features and design of ASICS' top racing models, the METASPEED series, was launched as a thick-soled, carbon-plated shoe accessible to a broader audience of runners.

It has gained immense popularity as a race-day shoe for those trying carbon plates for the first time or aiming to shatter their personal bests. It's also a favorite training shoe for runners who use the METASPEED series on race day.

The latest iteration, the MAGIC SPEED 5, features a sole that's about 6mm thinner than its predecessor, with a maximum stack height of around 37.5mm. The shoe is now approximately 49 grams lighter (for a men's size 27.0cm). So, what kind of ride does this evolution deliver?

When runners who've conquered full or half marathons start aiming to break their personal records, it’s often the perfect time to try out carbon-plated racing shoes.

Thick-soled, carbon-plated running shoes first hit the scene in 2017. Initially, they were exclusive to elite athletes for racing, but they have since gone mainstream, with countless recreational runners now using them to tackle their races.