Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 22, 2025 · summarized
NegativeWith bunions, they found the Magic Speed 4 toebox just a hair too snug.
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Light, bouncy and versatile up to the half marathon; a few find it heavy for speed work.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 22, 2025 · summarized
NegativeWith bunions, they found the Magic Speed 4 toebox just a hair too snug.
Most runners find the ASICS Magic Speed 4 light, bouncy and versatile, from long runs and tempos to races up to the half marathon, with several setting PBs in it. A few find it a touch heavy for speed work, harsh on the calves or legs, or underwhelming at threshold. Fit complaints are scattered.
Of the 31 reviews with a clear verdict, 58% are positive, 19% mixed and 23% negative. The praise mentioned most is fast. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (1 review). For example: With bunions, they found the Magic Speed 4 toebox just a hair too snug.
We collected and summarized 31 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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