Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris

The Run Testers finds the Edge Paris has the qualities he wants in a racing shoe: bouncy, aggressive.

The Run Testers notes that on paper the Edge Paris is very similar to the Sky Paris — same stack, same drop — but with a differently shaped plate that is more scooped, lowering more at the forefoot to give a softer feel and encourage high turnover.

The Run Testers observes both the Edge Paris and Sky Paris are very light — two of the lightest shoes you can race in currently.

The Run Testers thinks durability is improved on the Edge Paris and Sky Paris; while still shoes he would save for race day, he feels you can get a bit more mileage out of them.

The Run Testers describes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris as 'also an incredible carbon racing shoe' that comes in 'a fair bit cheaper' than the On Cloudboom Strike LS.

The Run Testers states that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris is an incredible carbon racing shoe.

The Run Testers finds that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris does not feel as special as the Sky Paris; the Sky feels like it offers something slightly different from the Edge Paris so far.

The Run Testers observes that the team has just started testing the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris; at the time of recording, he and M test it and are probably leaning still toward the Sky even though both are supposedly Edge runners according to Asics.

The Run Testers notes that the Metaspeed Edge Paris has a slightly longer forefoot rocker than the Sky, and the plate is more scooped and sits lower in the foam.

The Run Testers notes that the Metaspeed Edge Paris is designed for more shuffling, high-cadence runners who increase their cadence further when they run quickly.

[Asics lists] the Metaspeed Edge Paris costs £220 in the UK and $250 in the US.

The Run Testers notes that Asics has two shoes: the Metaspeed Edge Paris (aimed at high-cadence runners) and the Metaspeed Sky Paris (aimed at bounding runners); as a high-cadence runner the reviewer acknowledges the Edge is theoretically aimed at him but he preferred the Sky in previous generations and has not yet tested the Edge Paris.

The Run Testers speculates that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris might suit him better with a bit more of a rocker design, but he has always felt the Sky gives him a bit more back in previous generations and looks forward to testing the Edge against the Sky.

Marathon Handbook finds the Metaspeed Paris feels like a cheat code — maximally powerful and minimally built.

Marathon Handbook identifies the Asics Metaspeed Paris as their number-two racing shoe of 2024 so far.

Marathon Handbook observes that the Metaspeed Paris is built like the smaller racing shoes of the past.

Marathon Handbook recommends either version of the Metaspeed Paris for runners who value lightness in a running shoe.

Marathon Handbook recommends the Metaspeed Paris for people who never liked super shoes because they feel too big.

Marathon Handbook states that the Metaspeed Paris comes in two styles: the Metaspeed Sky for runners who get faster by increasing air time, and the Metaspeed Edge for runners who get faster by increasing cadence.

Marathon Handbook states they are a total fan of the Metaspeed Paris.

Marathon Handbook suggests to stay away from the Metaspeed Paris if looking for maximum muscle in the midsole, like with the Nike Alphafly 3.

Marathon Handbook suggests to stay away from the Metaspeed Paris if the runner is a midfoot to heel striker, because while it does not look like it, these shoes really propel you onto your toes.

Marathon Handbook suggests to stay away from the Metaspeed Paris if wanting a shoe with a ton of cushioning, because for a super shoe it is relatively minimalistic.

Sagasu Running believes the Metaspeed Edge Paris was the better Edge than the Edge Tokyo, though he knows some people do prefer the Edge Tokyo.

Sagasu Running observes that the Metaspeed Edge Paris was good and the firmness of the FF Turbo Plus foam in that shoe worked out really well.

MidLife Runner found that he loved the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris for every type of run except for marathon pace.

MidLife Runner recalls doing a 10-mile marathon pace block in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris and while he appreciated the lightness of the shoe, he was still having to do all of the work and would prefer not to across 26.2 miles.

MidLife Runner states the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris was his shoe of the year last year.

MidLife Runner finds that in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris, the energy return comes a lot from the bounce and not so much from the snap.

MidLife Runner finds that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris is not a very firm shoe.

MidLife Runner lists the weight of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris as 6.6 oz (188 g).

MidLife Runner observes that the rocker on the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris seems to start a little bit earlier than on the Mizuno prototype Elite.

Runnertia notes that the pinky toe issue has occurred intermittently with both the Meta Speed Edge Paris and Edge Tokyo.

Runnertia mentions the 'Meta Speed uh Edge Paris' briefly in a comparison context: he finds the Metaspeed Edge Paris has a 'hollow door' feeling foam characteristic — firm but with a lot of gas injected in that foam.

Runnertia 's impression of the Metaspeed Edge Paris is that it is firm and has a 'hollow door' feeling, which he describes as similar to knocking on a hollow door — a firm but airy foam sensation.

Runnertia attributes that he met another runner at Run Club who had the same pinky-toe abrasion issue with the Metaspeed Edge Paris, and the issue reportedly ruined one of that runner's marathons.

Runnertia considers the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo a drastic improvement over the Metaspeed Edge Paris generationally, describing the Paris as leaving him more shattered and the Tokyo as less jarring on the body.

Runnertia describes the Metaspeed Edge Paris as reading as very firm, muscular, and skeletally jarring compared to the updated Edge Tokyo.

Runnertia experienced stability issues with the Metaspeed Edge Paris for the first time during a run, feeling that stepping on a crack gave a sensation of insufficient platform width underneath.

Runnertia finds that after a run, the Metaspeed Edge Paris left him feeling shattered with aches and pains, including a tweaked knee — a more jarring effect on the body than the Edge Tokyo.

Runnertia finds that in the toe cap underneath the mesh of the Metaspeed Edge Paris (and also the Edge Tokyo), there is a plastic piece that shapes the mesh and keeps it from collapsing; he does not love this design element in either version.

Runnertia finds that the Metaspeed Edge Paris is firmer than average, but the Edge Tokyo is softer than the Paris.

Runnertia finds that the plastic piece in the toe cap of the Metaspeed Edge Paris is a little abrasive on his pinky toe, particularly on his left foot.

Runnertia finds the Edge Tokyo to be a clear direct evolution and an improvement over the Metaspeed Edge Paris in pretty much every single way, though the improvement is incremental.

Runnertia has not had the same stability issues with the Edge Tokyo and considers it one of the more stable options on the market for racing shoes.

Runnertia observes that the pinky-toe abrasion issue present in the previous version was not fixed in the Metaspeed Edge Paris.

Runnertia states that the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris and Edge Tokyo are two of his favorite racing shoes of all time.

Runnertia was able to mitigate the pinky-toe abrasion issue in the Metaspeed Edge Paris by using a specific type of sock.

Runnertia , when running in the Metaspeed Edge Paris at around 150–160 miles, experienced it as feeling very firm underfoot, though not harsh or painful; it still felt supportive and moderately bouncy.

Runnertia observes that the Edge Tokyo feels bouncier than the Edge Paris, but not in a way he would necessarily prefer; he really loves the Edge Paris.

Runnertia observes that the Edge Tokyo feels more assistive at faster paces than the Edge Paris, making breathing feel easy.

Runnertia considers the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris one of the best full-stack marathon racing shoes ever made.

Runnertia describes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris as having a slightly more punishing ride than some of the softer foams available.

Runnertia describes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris as his all-time favorite running shoe period.

Runnertia describes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris foam (FlyteFoam Turbo Plus) as very light and pretty durable.

Runnertia feels very stable in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris.

Runnertia finds that a specific (thicker) pair of socks works well with the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris to avoid hot spots.

Runnertia finds that wearing toe socks (Injinji) with the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris widens his foot and puts his pinky toe closer to the plastic component, causing irritation.

Runnertia finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris is more stable than the Hoka Rocket X 3.

Runnertia finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris is surprisingly durable for having roughly 100 miles and exposed foam on the bottom.

Runnertia observes an underlay on the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris, a plasticky area where the mesh structure changes, that can cause irritation on his pinky toes.

Runnertia observes some degradation of performance of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris over time, but nothing crazy substantial.

Runnertia observes that coming down a steep hill in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris was more impactful on his legs than he had experienced from the shoe since owning it.

Runnertia prefers the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo over the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris if he could get his hands on it before a marathon.

Runnertia speculates the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris could last up to 200 miles, but he would stop considering it for racing around 150 miles.

Runnertia states that if he had a marathon next weekend he would take the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris over anything else he has, hands down.

Runnertia states the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris is a league above and beyond all of the other shoes he has run in personally.

[Asics] lists the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris weight at around 190 g (reviewer's recollection).