
AsicsMetaspeed Sky
Optimized for long, powerful strides, the METASPEED Sky Tokyo couples FF LEAP rebound with elevated carbon propulsion for an effortlessly soaring ride. Light, fast, and engineered for extended stride mechanics, it’s built for runners who want to own the road with every airborne step.
Details
The ASICS METASPEED Sky Tokyo is engineered for runners who generate speed through long, powerful strides — providing explosive lift and unmatched efficiency across marathon and road racing distances. Unlike the Edge Tokyo, the Sky positions a flatter carbon plate higher in the midsole, optimizing leverage for runners who lengthen their stride at faster speeds, generating dramatic forward momentum with minimal effort.
The dual-foam system amplifies both propulsion and efficiency — with FF LEAP placed as the bottom layer beneath the plate to provide a spring-loaded platform for powerful push-off, while FF TURBO PLUS sits above it, offering resilient cushioning that sustains high velocity over extended distances. The result is a race-day experience that feels buoyant, rhythmic, and remarkably fast from gun to tape.
Beneath, the ASICSGRIP outsole ensures confident traction and handling, even during aggressive pacing or tight cornering. Up top, the featherlight MOTION WRAP 3.0 upper delivers breathable containment with a secure, seamless fit, keeping the foot firmly supported while maintaining a barely-there sensation.
Designed for athletes who want to harness maximum stride power, the METASPEED Sky Tokyo transforms efficient mechanics into race-changing acceleration and endurance.
MIDSOLE
- FF TURBO PLUS top layer delivers superfoam bounce with better stability at landing and mid-stance.
- Carbon fiber plate creates performance-enhancing upward propulsion via its flatter shape and higher placement throughout the midsole, compared to the Edge Tokyo.
- FF LEAP bottom layer is non-compression molded superfoam that's 15% lighter, 14% more responsive, and 30% softer than FF TURBOPLUS.
OUTSOLE
- ASICSGRIP rubber provides a strategic web of coverage for sticky grip.
UPPER
- MOTION WRAP 3.0 creates lightweight and breathable comfort with a secure and stable racing foothold.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Asics Metaspeed Sky compares with 28 current Super Shoes / Race shoes tracked by Cadence.
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
- Typical for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Slightly low for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Shoes / Race
Compared With Super Shoes / Race
| Metric | Metaspeed Sky | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 5.6oz | 6.75oz | Lighter (25th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 40mm | 40mm | Typical (57th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 35mm | 33.5mm | Higher (57th percentile) |
| Drop | 5mm | 6mm | Lower (38th percentile) |
| Price | $270 | $270 | Typical range (48th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- At 5.6 oz, its listed weight is 1.2 oz below the median of the 28 current Super Shoes / Race shoes in the Cadence database (6.75 oz).
- Its 5mm midsole drop is 1.0mm below the current Super Shoes / Race median of 6mm (n=28).
- Its 35mm forefoot stack is 1.5mm above the current Super Shoes / Race median of 33.5mm (n=28).


