Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

Road To Trail observes the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has softer foam on top and firmer foam on the bottom, with a plate shaped differently than the Sky.

Runnertia notes manufacturer specification: the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a dual-foam midsole construction: flight foam turbo plus (PEBA) in the heel and flight foam leap (aliphatic TPU) in the forefoot.

jogoncrago specifies that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a top layer of Flight Foam Leap (aliphatic TPU) and a firmer PEBA foam (Flight Foam Turbo) in the heel section.

The Run Testers reports a dual-density midsole: a top layer of FF Leap foam (introduced this year) and a bottom layer of FF Turbo Plus foam (used on previous models).

The Run Testers notes the order of the two foams is reversed compared to the Sky Tokyo (FF Leap on bottom in Sky); in the Edge Tokyo, the softer, springier FF Leap sits directly beneath the foot, which should create a fairly different ride feel.

jogoncrago observes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a dual-density midsole: a top layer of Flight Foam Leap (aliphatic TPU, same compound Puma uses in the Fast-R 3) and a bottom layer of Flight Foam Turbo Plus (same as the old Edge).

jogoncrago observes the difference between the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is that the Edge has Flight Foam Leap on top and Flight Foam Turbo Plus on bottom, while the Sky has Flight Foam Leap on bottom and a thinner layer of Turbo Plus on top — a complete swap: 'firm on the top compared to soft on the top'.

Sagasu Running states the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a dual-foam midsole: FF Turbo Plus (Peba-based super foam) and FF Leap (new ATPU foam).

Sagasu Running observes that in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, there is considerably less FF Leap foam under the foot compared to the Sky Tokyo, and more FF Turbo Plus foam, especially in the midfoot and heel, under the plate.

Marathon Handbook states that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo's midsole is comprised of two foams: FF Turbo Plus (used in the Metaspeed Paris) and a new material called FF Leap, which is allegedly even lighter and more responsive than FF Turbo Plus.

Marathon Handbook notes that in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, the FF Leap foam is positioned on top of the midsole, whereas the Sky has the leap foam on the bottom.

Ben Parkes states the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo uses a new midsole composition combining FF Leap foam (described as softer and bouncier) with FF Turbo Plus foam, with the Leap foam sitting above the plate in the Edge.

Ben Parkes states the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has FF Leap foam on top of the plate and FF Turbo Plus foam (more stable, more hard-wearing) below the plate.

The Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a dual-density midsole using layers of FF Leap foam and FF Turbo Plus foam.

On the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, the FF Turbo Plus foam is on the bottom and the FF Leap is on the top layer, which is reversed from the Sky Tokyo.

Road To Trail observes the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is "very light."

jogoncrago measured the Chewdawg Fang Plate 3 at around 210 grams and the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo at around 185 grams.

Doctors of Running measured the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo at 129 g (4.5 oz), commenting it is as light as most track spikes.

Doctors of Running describes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as very light underfoot, feeling like a track spike in nature due to its zoomed-out feel and weight profile.

jogoncrago measured the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo at 184 grams in his men's size 10.5, about 30–40 g lighter than most racing shoes on the market.

The Run Testers states the Edge Tokyo is lighter than the previous version, measuring 166 g or 5.9 oz in his UK size 9.

jogoncrago measured the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo at 174 g in men's size UK 10.5 (US 11?), which is about a 15–20 g drop from the Edge Paris's 195 g.

Marathon Handbook states that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and Sky share the same price, stack height, heel-to-toe drop, and weight of 6 oz (the reviewer calls 6 oz "very light").

Marathon Handbook observes that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo feels a lot lighter than an Alphafly.

The Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is very lightweight at 170 grams or 6 ounces in a US men's size 9, a little bit lighter than the Metaspeed Edge Paris.

The Run Testers compares the Kiprun Kipstorm Elite to the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, observing that the Kipstorm Elite is not as super lightweight as the ASICS Metaspeed shoes.

The Run Testers observes that the Kiprun Kipstorm Elite is noticeably heavier than the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and that it definitely feels like more shoe on the foot than the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo.

EDDBUD finds the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo a tad more stable than the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo because there is more FF Turbo Plus foam in the heel, which stabilizes the ride.

Runnertia reports experiencing stability issues with the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris for the first time (stepping on a crack, feeling insufficient platform width), but has not had that issue with the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo.

Runnertia characterizes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as one of the more stable options on the market for racing shoes.

jogoncrago finds the stability of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo better than the Sky Tokyo, especially for heel strikers or midfoot strikers, because landing on the firmer foam resists overcompression and tipping side to side.

Ben Parkes finds the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo feels much more stable than the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, attributing this to the large chunk of FF Turbo foam on the bottom.

Runnertia reports an issue with the plastic underlay on the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo that can rub some toenails.

Runnertia observes that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo in size 9.5 has an underlay right where the pinky toe is, which causes pinky toe rubbing.

Runnertia notes that in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, the toe guard starts around the pinky toe area and slices up their pinky toe if they are not careful.

Runnertia observes that the only thing that could go wrong with the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a pinky toe rubbing issue resurfacing.

Runnertia observes pinky toe rubbing in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo even with socks that normally prevent it.

Runnertia observes that after tinkering with laces, the pinky toe rubbing in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is relatively minor.

Runnertia observes that the pinky toe issue in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo disappeared by the end of the run.

Runnertia states he has dealt with the pinky toe issue intermittently with both the Metaspeed Edge Paris and the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo.

Runnertia finds that both the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and Edge Paris have a plastic piece in the toe cap under the mesh that is abrasive on the pinky toe (especially on the left foot), an issue that was not fixed in the Tokyo.

Runnertia states they mitigated the pinky-toe abrasion issue in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo by wearing a specific type of sock.

Road To Trail observes there is not much difference between the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and the Metaspeed Sky.

Road To Trail states they believe "there's no real science behind the Sky and the Edge differentiation" and calls the stride and cadence differentiation "nonsense," speculating Asics just developed two super shoes and tried to put reasoning behind it.

jogoncrago finds that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and Sky Tokyo are approximately 92% the same in DNA, fit, and overall feel, with only about 7–8% difference in ride.

jogoncrago believes the marketing around the Metaspeed Edge and Sky being for cadence vs stride runners is 'mostly rubbish' and that Asics should base the distinction on the sensation the runner wants — softer forefoot versus explosive rebound — rather than a binary stride metric.

Marathon Handbook observes, after wearing the Asics Metaspeed Edge and Sky for a few workouts including hard threshold workouts, that he struggles to tell a difference between them but that both shoes are very, very good.

Marathon Handbook advises that despite the Sky/Edge distinction, he still does not detect much difference and encourages buyers not to fret about whether they are stride or cadence runners.

Sagasu Running finds that with the Tokyo series, the distance distinction between Edge and Sky is moot because the introduction of FF Leap foam means both shoes perform similarly across all road-racing distances.

Sagasu Running recommends that for race distance, runners should pick whichever Tokyo-series shoe (Sky or Edge) is more comfortable for them, rather than choosing based on distance.

EDDBUD reports finding the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo online for around £158.

EDDBUD notes that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo (like many Asics models) rarely seems to get discounted.

EDDBUD states that the Green Gecko version of the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo can be picked up at Running Bear for around £158, but warns there are very few sizes left.

Runnertia states you will not get the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo for under $250.

Runnertia observes that ASICS shoes rarely go on discount, and the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is even less likely to have discounted pairs, costing about $250.

kofuzi notes that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo retails for $270 and states he would rather that price be $250.

kofuzi states that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo comes in at a tariff-inflated price of $270.

kofuzi finds that the $270 price of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is quite a bit of a premium over the Puma DV8 Nitro Elite 3 and a little more expensive than the Hoka Rocket X3.

jogoncrago notes that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo retails for $380 AUD in Australia, on par with other super shoes, and he considers the performance good enough to warrant that price.

The Run Testers states the Edge Tokyo price is £240 or $270, a price rise on the previous version (Edge Paris).

Marathon Handbook states that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is priced at $270, which he considers a little bit expensive for a super shoe.

Ben Parkes states the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo costs £240.

Ben Parkes says the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a 20 price increase over the outgoing Paris version.

The Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is priced at £240 or $270.

Doctors of Running speculates that for most people, the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo will likely be for 10k to half marathon.

Doctors of Running states that for them personally, the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a 10k shoe, possibly even half marathon, but they are not sure their own mechanics can handle it for longer.

Doctors of Running speculates that for most people using the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, it will be a 10k and down shoe with the option of half marathon.

Doctors of Running states they personally would choose just a little more structure for the half marathon, but for 10k, the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is one of the top shoes they would think of to race tomorrow.

jogoncrago finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo feels like a half-marathon/marathon racing shoe with nice compression and a smooth transition, but it lacks the aggression and 'guts' for shorter, faster intervals at 3-minute pace and below (200–400 m repeats).

jogoncrago finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo to be a 'really nice half/full option' but not suited for shorter distances where the Paris series had more ability.

Runnertia states the Edge Tokyo shoes are phenomenal and that a bunch of new shoes he ordered would have collectively a very hard time unseating the Edge Tokyo as his next marathon shoe.

Runnertia confirms his initial belief that the Edge Tokyo is his top pick right now for his marathon at the end of November (Florence, a course with 30 turns); he needs something stable, which this is, and something he can trust, which it is because it is similar enough to the Edge Paris.

Runnertia chooses the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo for the Florence Marathon specifically because the course has many corners and the Edge Tokyo handles corners the best among his full-stack carbon-plated racing shoes.

Runnertia states they will run their upcoming marathon in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo.

jogoncrago suggests the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo (which he also calls Metaspeed Tokyo or Metaspeed Edge Tokyo) is suitable for anything half marathon and down, whereas the Chewdawg Fang Plate 3 is for the marathon.

Runnertia finds that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is not the most smile-inducing running experience; it is wicked fast and he loves it, but it is not fun for a long run.

Runnertia prefers not to pick the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as a long run shoe unless it is in preparation to run a race in it later.

Marathon Handbook recommends the Tokyo to buyers who like a feeling of firmness underfoot.

Marathon Handbook states the Tokyo is not squishy; it is very firm.

Runnertia finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo firmer than average but softer than the Edge Paris.

jogoncrago finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo to be a soft, smooth, compressive, comfortable, forgiving ride — much softer and more accommodating than the outgoing Paris series.

EDDBUD finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is now a slightly softer, more forgiving ride.

Runnertia finds the Edge Tokyo is a bouncier ride than the previous version, with the trade-off being that it is a little bit softer, especially in the forefoot.

jogoncrago compares the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo to the Mizuno Hyper Warp Elite and observes that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a little bit softer and a little bit more friendly.

jogoncrago finds the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is softer than the Chewdawg Fang Plate 3.

kofuzi finds the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo feels the most cushioned among the Vaporfly 4 (softest foam but lower stack), Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, and Puma DV8 Elite 4.

The Run Testers draws a comparison between the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo and the Ray Tokyo, stating that the Ray Tokyo is much more compressive and softer than the Edge Tokyo.

kofuzi classifies the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as a heel-striker super shoe with a high carbon plate position that swoops down low underneath the pads of the foot and a wedge design in the back that encourages quick turnover and rolling from heel to forefoot before push-off.

kofuzi finds that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo remains the most heel-striker-oriented of the three shoes compared (Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, Puma DV8 Elite 4, Nike Vaporfly 4), calling it the most polarizing of the three, the least agreeable to a broad range of runners but well suited for certain individuals.

kofuzi finds that the Asics Metaspeed Sky is a shoe he prefers as a forefoot striker shoe, while the Asics Metaspeed Edge is the heel striker shoe.

Sagasu Running states that ASICS positions the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as the option for heel strikers.

The Run Testers states that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is designed to suit heel strikers a little bit better, with more stability from having the bigger chunk of FF Turbo Plus underneath the back of the shoe.

Ben Parkes states that for a rear-foot striker, the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is the better choice because the rear foam chunk is more stable as the foot hits the floor.

Ben Parkes summarizes: the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo suits heel strikers, those who like a firmer ride, marathon/half-marathon runners, and cadence runners.

Runnertia asserts that the Metaspeed Edge is designed to be geared more towards beginners than the Metaspeed Sky, because it has a more stable foam in the heel.

Sagasu Running observes that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo 'is really rolling you forward.'

Sagasu Running states that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a 'low plate configuration, which puts the plate very close to the ground,' and describes it as 'absorbing and then rolling, and it's very direct in that.'

Road To Trail finds the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is "nice bouncy," has a "nice and low scooping plate," and has a "nice sort of row forwards."

jogoncrago specifies that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a plate that scoops down from the heel into the forefoot and then back up in a spoon shape.

Sagasu Running states the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is much more rolling than the Sky, with less sink and lower energy-return feel.

Sagasu Running states the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a low-plate configuration, with the carbon fiber plate coming very low to the ground.

Sagasu Running finds that the low-plate configuration in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo gives a rolling and stable ride, but can feel overly aggressive and firm as a trade-off.

Ben Parkes observes the plate in the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo helps tip the runner forward onto the forefoot, a sensation he likes.

Ryan's Running Reviews mentions the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, noting it weighs 170 grams and the carbon plate swoops closer to the ground, designed for those who increase cadence when picking up pace.

Runnertia states that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is the best cornering plated shoe he owns among full-stack or nearly full-stack carbon-plated racing shoes.

Runnertia states that he can take 180-degree turns a lot faster in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo than in basically any of his other racing shoes besides the Takumi Sen and Street Fly, which are not options for this race.

Runnertia chooses the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo for the Florence Marathon specifically because the course has many corners and the Edge Tokyo handles corners the best among his full-stack carbon-plated racing shoes.

Runnertia finds that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a little bit more cornering capability than the Adidas Adios Pro 4.

Runnertia states the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a clear direct evolution from the Edge Paris and an improvement in pretty much every way, but describes the improvement as incremental.

Runnertia finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo's ride overall much bouncier than the Edge Paris, which they attribute to the dual-foam construction.

Runnertia finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo feels less jarring on the body to run in than the Edge Paris, calling that a drastic improvement.

Runnertia states that after running in the Edge Tokyo, the Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris reads as firm and skeletally jarring by comparison.

Runnertia concurs with his previous assessment that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo feels very similar to the Edge Paris.

Runnertia finds the Edge Tokyo is a bouncier ride than the previous version, with the trade-off being that it is a little bit softer, especially in the forefoot.

The Run Testers finds the Edge Tokyo gives more oomph out of the forefoot than the previous Edge Paris, which he felt pushed from almost the midfoot area. He feels the Edge Tokyo now has a forefoot punch similar to what he likes in the Sky Tokyo.

jogoncrago describes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as 'a pretty big update from the previous version.'

jogoncrago finds the top layer of Leap foam mellows the ride, making it less harsh than the Edge Paris while still having 'explosive bounce'; it allows sinking into the foam more and removes a harsh edge that would have stopped the reviewer from taking the shoe to the full marathon distance.

Marathon Handbook finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo not all that different from the Paris, but he does not dock it heavily because the Paris was already a strong and powerful shoe in a small container.

EDDBUD observes that the Asics Meta Speed series (including the Edge Tokyo) has always been a little bit odd with sizing, with a very generous forefoot area.

EDDBUD finds that on some of the Meta Speed series shoes they could go down a half size and they were absolutely fine.

EDDBUD speculates that if you are going to run a marathon perhaps in the Meta Speed Sky Tokyo or the Edge Tokyo, then you might want to go up a half size anyway just to allow for foot swelling.

jogoncrago observes that the upper of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a fairly flexible unstructured mesh that is extremely breathable and has a high-volume fit for a super shoe, with good space above the toe box.

jogoncrago finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo true to size in length in his size 10.5 and would not suggest a half size down.

The Run Testers reports a UK 9 (US 10) fit true to size for him, with enough room around the toes, slightly less roomy than Asics training shoes like the Gel Nimbus or Superblast. He recommends sticking to normal running shoe size.

jogoncrago states the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo in size 10.5 fits true to size on the Western market (matching Puma, Hoka, Saucony).

jogoncrago observes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a fair bit of room above the foot in the forefoot/end-of-midfoot area, is 'reasonably round' across the pinky toe, and is not a wide-foot-friendly shoe but won't squeeze as much as the Puma Fast-R 3.

Ben Parkes states the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo fits true to size or half a size down; he wears a UK 11.5 in Asics Metaspeed racing shoes.

Ben Parkes observes the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo feels slightly wider than the previous version, with no foot irritation on the sides.

Marathon Handbook advises that if a buyer has wide feet and tends to have problems with that, they might stay away from the Tokyo because it fits pretty snugly.

jogoncrago observes the fit of the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a little bit roomier than the Chewdawg Fang Plate 3.

jogoncrago states some people would say the fit of the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is a little bit too roomy, but if you have a slightly high volume foot, you'll be just fine.

jogoncrago observes the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has a very unstructured fit, whereas the Chewdawg Fang Plate 3 has more security through the heel counter, more stiffness, and holds the midfoot better.

EDDBUD states the only real negative of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo (and the Sky version) is that the upper is really quite generous and could perhaps do with a little less upper material to lower the weight of the shoe.

Runnertia recommends that anyone trying any Metaspeed shoe for their first carbon should try them on first, because for some people they simply do not work.

kofuzi finds that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo remains the most heel-striker-oriented of the three shoes compared (Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, Puma DV8 Elite 4, Nike Vaporfly 4), calling it the most polarizing of the three, the least agreeable to a broad range of runners but well suited for certain individuals.

Doctors of Running states the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo could be a real killer if it works for you, but the nature of Flight Foam Leap probably won't be for everyone.

Doctors of Running finds the shoe really likes to compress and rebound and is not for everyone, but calls it one of the top contenders on the super shoe market if it works for you.

Doctors of Running states anyone with any stability needs probably should not run in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo.

Sagasu Running mentions that the AS6 Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is not for them personally, but they acknowledge that if a viewer likes the feel the shoe provides, they should use it.

Sagasu Running finds that the AS6 Metaspeed Edge Tokyo wasn't for them, but they like the AS6 Meta Speed Sky Tokyo so much more.

Sagasu Running states that the Edge Paris was probably the best execution of the Edge concept, but found the Edge Tokyo 'completely off' on trying it — the firmer foam in the heel and softer foam in the forefoot felt strange, and the rocker point felt too far back with an off transition.

Sagasu Running , who identifies as a forefoot striker who traditionally likes low-plate-configuration shoes (e.g., Vaporfly) and has generally preferred the Edge, reports that after trying the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo on a treadmill, the shoe felt very falling-forward off the toe, with a roll that felt very strange, almost as if the rocker point is a bit too far back.

Sagasu Running describes the ride of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as strange: the very stiff low-plate-configuration plate does not really compress, the runner cannot flatten the spoon to get snap off the toe, it just stays there, and with the soft FF Leap foam directly under the foot and the firmer FF Turbo Plus under the plate, the ride felt very unpleasant and falling-forward.

Sagasu Running reports that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo felt even worse when picking up pace to around 3:45–3:30 per kilometer.

Road To Trail finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is "a very good super shoe" and puts it in A tier.

EDDBUD ranks the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo at #7 in his top 10 shoes of 2025.

Marathon Handbook gives the Tokyo Sky and Edge a rating of 8.6.

Marathon Handbook states the Tokyo is in roughly the same category of quality as the Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 and Adidas Adios Pro 4.

Marathon Handbook gives the Tokyos the slight edge over the Saucony and Adidas shoes on speed and comfort.

Marathon Handbook characterizes the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as a top-tier super shoe.

jogoncrago ranks the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as jumping into the top 3–5 racing shoes considered for marathon and half marathon; for 10k it is in the mix but the reviewer might lean more toward the Puma Fast-R 3.

Runnertia finds the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is more competitive as a racing shoe than the Alphafly, and is generally regarded as faster.

Doctors of Running finds the outsole traction on the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo feels pretty good, and observes that when loading the shoe quicker, the outsole rubber grips the ground a little more on the forefoot, making contact a bit more tacky.

jogoncrago observes that the outsole of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo has decent rubber coverage through the forefoot with a strip on the outside edge, and grip has been good with not a lot of wear so far.

The Run Testers observes that the outsole has minimal coverage, not much around the heel, with lots of exposed foam that can get churned up at the back in their experience, but grip has always been pretty good on the Metaspeed series.

jogoncrago found the outsole of the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo 'very, very grippy' on a wet morning with soaked pavement and puddles, with no slippage even on gentle corners, comparing it favorably to the Edge Paris.

Ben Parkes finds the outsole grip of the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is pretty good.

Runnertia finds that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo could be a little harsh over longer miles due to the foam fatiguing slightly and potentially getting some plate feel, though he notes this was only noticed over a couple of miles total in a race and a 20-miler the previous summer and is not strongly prominent.

jogoncrago observes that after he has put a fair few kilometers into the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo over the course of a session, the foam softens up and the plate bends a little bit more, and he is not really getting the kind of immediate, tangible, powerful feeling that he really chases.

Runnertia is concerned that the Edge Tokyo's forefoot foam might not have the best fatigue resistance, though he has not had that problem yet; his first run in it was 18 miles.

EDDBUD finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is not so dependent on a heel-to-forefoot strike.

EDDBUD finds the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo works really well whether you are a cadence runner or a stride runner.

kofuzi finds that of all the shoes discussed in the video, the Asics Metaspeed Edge has the broadest appeal as a shoe that heel strikers and forefoot strikers can run well in.

kofuzi speculates that the broad appeal of the Asics Metaspeed Edge is because of the two types of foams they use.

jogoncrago speculates the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo could work for two different strides — structured feel in the heel for heel-strikers, and the aliphatic reward up front for forefoot strikers.

kofuzi finds that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo remains the most heel-striker-oriented of the three shoes compared (Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, Puma DV8 Elite 4, Nike Vaporfly 4), calling it the most polarizing of the three, the least agreeable to a broad range of runners but well suited for certain individuals.

Doctors of Running states anyone with any stability needs probably should not run in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo.

Sagasu Running describes the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as a 'much more traditional shoe' in the context of super shoes.

Sagasu Running characterizes the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo as a 'traditional super shoe' that has been the archetype of what a carbon-plated or plated shoe has felt like since 2019–2020.

Sagasu Running finds that in the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo there is 'no need to really flex your foot' and 'really no need to have foot strength.'

Sagasu Running observes that the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo 'is really rolling you forward.'

Sagasu Running speculates that runners new to running since 2019–2020 will find a shoe like the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo 'tricky' because they lack the foot strength and mechanics to 'really make this type of shoe work.'

The Run Testers states a personal preference for something slightly stiffer, snappier as their race shoes overall, like a Meta Speed Edge Tokyo or Puma Fast R3.

The Run Testers finds that a bit of rigidity in the final miles on tired legs helps them drive out a little bit more, which they associate with shoes like the Meta Speed Edge Tokyo.

The Run Testers finds that the Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 is now much closer to shoes like the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, those kind of stiffer, punchier shoes.

The Run Testers compares the ride of the Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 to 'an Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo kind of ride.'

The Run Testers finds the Mizuno Hyper Warp Pure is not quite as stiff, snappy, or outwardly aggressive as the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, saying it is doing something slightly different.

jogoncrago speculates that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo will be a touch more durable in outsole than the Sky Tokyo because the aliphatic TPU foam holds up well and is firmer; he expects about 500 km before the shoe moves into a training zone.

jogoncrago observes that in the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo, the aliphatic TPU foam seems more fragile than the firmer Turbo foam, though it has a good reputation for long-term durability and holding bounce.

Marathon Handbook notes that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is on the top end of speed and that its previous models have been very durable.

Marathon Handbook speculates that the Asics Metaspeed Edge Tokyo's use of FF Leap (which he refers to as 'this new ATPU foam'), which hasn't been known to be all that durable, might give it more lifespan than the Metaspeed Ray, though he says the jury is still out.

Ben Parkes speculates the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo will have better outsole durability than the Sky because the more hard-wearing foam is on the bottom.

Ben Parkes states the durability of the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo will be better than the Sky's due to the firmer, more hard-wearing foam at the bottom.

Marathon Handbook states the Tokyos are just as durable as the Adidas Adios Pro 4.