ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo Reviews

100 miles on the road across long runs, tempo work and track sessions. The snug, harsh upper caused blisters when worn with socks that had holes, and the foam felt firm and unstable at first, but after 40-50 miles it became much bouncier and rolled forward well at tempo and faster paces. Very light with a barely worn outsole, though it is unstable on turns and gets harsher over longer distances, so they would cap it at a half marathon.

Raced a 10K in the Edge Tokyo: softer and bouncier than the Edge Paris and disappears on foot once laced.

A-/A overall, with an A personal grade: one of his favorite racing shoes so far this year, and one he hinted he might be writing about again later in the year.

Trampoline-like rebound and propulsion beyond the Adios Pro 4, and LT pace feels easier. Ideal for a half or 10K. For the full marathon he picks the Pro 4, as the rebound may tire sub-3 hopefuls after 30 km. Breathable mesh gets cold in winter.

Rebound and propulsion still as expected at 480 km. Durability, which he hadn't expected, was a pleasant surprise. His stride reached 1.23 m at the Hokkaido Marathon (target 1.16). Some upper and midsole peeling. Still his main race shoe for Tokyo 2027.