Comparison:
Asics METASPEED Sky Paris vs Asics METASPEED Edge Paris
Two carbon-plated racers at the same price point. Who should buy the Sky, and who the Edge?
Comparison:
METASPEED is Asics' collection of top racing shoes, for their Elite athletes and for any runner who wants the best shoes for competing.
In honor of the upcoming Paris Olympics, Asics released 2 version of their carbon plated racers: the Metaspeed Sky Paris and the Metaspeed Edge Paris.
They have the same price and they look very similar. But what are the differences? Who should buy one and who the other?
Similarity and differences: METASPEED Sky Paris vs METASPEED Edge Paris
Expert score
8/10
8/10
Weight
6.4 oz
6.5 oz
Heel Drop
5 mm
5 mm
Verdict
The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris is a good racer with a firm ride. It’s suited to forefoot strikers with powerful push-offs because it relies on a strong force to create bounce and propulsion. It doesn’t provide as much speed assistance as S-tier racers due to its midsole foam which doesn’t possess as much rebound as others. The Sky Paris has 0.5 mm more foam in its heel and forefoot than the Sky+, making it more cushioned. It’s also substantially lighter thanks to the new FF Turbo+ midsole.
The ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris is a really fast but firm racer best suited to half marathons. It has a stiff midsole with an aggressive forefoot rocker but the new FF Turbo+ foam doesn't compress much so you don't get a very bouncy ride. The Edge Paris is lighter and more cushioned than its predecessor but still not soft enough for full marathons.
Recommended for
Racing, speedwork
Racing, speedwork
Cushioning type
Responsive
Responsive
Cushioning amount
Highly cushioned
Medium cushioning
Flexibility
rigid
rigid
Stability
some stability
some stability
Sizing
buy half size bigger
buy half size bigger
Retail price
US$249.95
US$249.95
Sole unit: METASPEED Sky Paris vs METASPEED Edge Paris
The Metaspeed SKY Paris and Edge Paris both have the same stack height: 39.5mm at the heel and 34.5mm at the toe – resulting in a 5mm drop.
Both shoes use the new FF Turbo+ midsole. FF Turbo+ is quite hard and does not compress much, so the ride of both shoes is quite hard.
The main difference is in the carbon plate.
The plate of the Sky Paris sits closer to your foot than in the Edge Paris, so there’s less foam between your foot and the plate.
In short, the Sky Paris is better for short, fast workouts like intervals and strides – while the Edge Paris is better for longer efforts.
Both shoes are quite hard though, so although they run fast, they are not the most comfortable.
Upper unit: METASPEED Sky Paris vs METASPEED Edge Paris
The uppers of the two shoes are extremely similar.
They are lightweight and breathable, although both are quite narrow. Tongue is not gusseted but it does not move around too badly during runs.
Which one to buy: METASPEED Sky Paris vs METASPEED Edge Paris
Whatever of these two shoes you buy, they will feel and be fast – but none of those rides will be soft or bouncy or anything like that.
This said, pick the Metaspeed Sky Paris if you are a forefoot striker with a powerful footstrike.
If you are a heel striker with a quick cadence who enjoys a forward rolling motion, then you should choose the Metaspeed Edge Paris.
Here you can find both reviews:
- Asics METASPEED Sky Paris
- Asics METASPEED Edge Paris
This expert review is written by
Ruggero Loda
Founder and Publisher, Running Shoes Guru
Ruggero is the founder and publisher of Running Shoes Guru.
