AsicsMagic Speed 4
Powered by FF BLAST TURBO superfoam and a full-length carbon plate, the Magic Speed 4 delivers a sharp, efficient ride built for hard training days. Fast, stable, and confidence-inspiring, it’s the perfect speed companion to ASICS’ elite racing shoes.
Details
The ASICS Magic Speed 4 returns as a fast-day favorite, now upgraded with more cushioning, more responsiveness, and a more premium feel for speed workouts and uptempo miles. This iteration introduces a higher stack height and a forefoot FF BLAST TURBO drop-in layer — the same highly responsive superfoam found in ASICS’ elite racing shoes — encased within a stabilizing FF BLAST+ midsole shell. Together with a full-length carbon plate, the Magic Speed 4 delivers a snappy, efficient ride that comes alive when it’s time to surge, accelerate, or lock into tempo pace.
Despite the added cushioning, stability remains a strong point thanks to a slightly widened net base that creates a more secure platform at high speeds. Underfoot, full-length ASICSGRIP rubber offers durability and trustworthy traction to keep you confident during track sessions, road reps, or long intervals. Completing the package, the engineered mesh upper provides breathable comfort and reliable lockdown, helping maintain focus and rhythm during demanding workouts.
Designed to complement the METASPEED Paris racing line, the Magic Speed 4 is built to deliver fast, efficient training that prepares runners to peak on race day — a true workhorse for burning rubber all season long.
MIDSOLE
- FF BLAST+ extends the length of the shoe and delivers a bouncy and responsive ride.
- FF BLAST TURBO forefoot drop-in layer offers the pop and energy return from the METASPEED Sky/Edge Paris.
- Carbon Plate runs the length of the shoe and offers the propulsion needed to run faster and with more efficiency.
OUTSOLE
- ASICSGRIP rubber covers most of the outsole and offers exceptional grip on the track or road.
UPPER
- Engineered Mesh is designed to offer a comfortably snug yet breathable fit.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Asics Magic Speed 4 compares with 16 current Super Trainers / Workout shoes tracked by Cadence.
This archived model is compared with currently active shoes in the Cadence database.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- Max
- Listed weight
- Notably light for category
- Stack
- Notably high for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Trainers / Workout
Compared With Super Trainers / Workout
| Metric | Magic Speed 4 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 8.5oz | 9oz | Lighter |
| Heel stack | 44mm | 39.5mm | Higher |
| Forefoot stack | 36mm | 31.5mm | Higher |
| Drop | 8mm | 7mm | Higher |
| Price | $170 | $180 | Lower range |
What Stands Out
- Its 44mm heel stack is 4.5mm above the current Super Trainers / Workout median of 39.5mm (n=16).
- Its 8mm midsole drop is 1.0mm above the current Super Trainers / Workout median of 7mm (n=16).
- At 8.5 oz, its listed weight is 0.5 oz below the median of the 16 current Super Trainers / Workout shoes in the Cadence database (9 oz).
