ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo

Ben Parkes observes the plate in the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is flatter and higher up, nearer the foot, to create more upward lift for stride length.

Ben Parkes observes the tongue on the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo slid down a bit in early testing.

Ben Parkes reports his outgoing Metaspeed Sky Paris was 219 g, so the Sky Tokyo is around 20 g lighter.

Ben Parkes reports the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo costs £240.

Ben Parkes states the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is around 20 g lighter than the outgoing Metaspeed Sky Paris.

kofuzi finds the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo to be very light; he feels he can fly whenever he is in the shoe.

kofuzi finds the upper of the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo feels great and that he can be in it for a long time.

kofuzi observes that he has run in all Metaspeed series shoes and the upper has been an evolution; he finds the Tokyo edition's upper to be the most comfortable racing upper from ASICS yet, while still maintaining a snug, locked-in feel.

kofuzi observes that the Metaspeed Sky Paris was a touch too soft for him and got mushier over time, whereas he finds the Tokyo edition's balance of softness and bounciness to have been steady throughout the shoe's life so far.

kofuzi observes that the upper of the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is holding up exceptionally well at 100 miles, is light and breathable, and still smells nice despite heavy sweat.

[ASICS] lists the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo at a retail price of $270, which the reviewer notes is a $20 increase over the previous generation.

The Run Testers finds the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is one of several shoes (alongside the Puma Fast R3, Adidas Adios Pro 3) that are more punchy and aggressive for fast racing than the Rocket X3.

The Run Testers attributes to Nick the opinion that the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is a fast shoe.

[Brand specification] ASICS lists the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo at £240 or $270.

[Impression] The reviewer describes the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo as a really impressive fast shoe that ticks all the boxes when compared with many other carbon-plate shoes.

[Impression] The reviewer finds that over 10K and further the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo feels like it is just doing more, helping more, giving a little bit more efficiency in the midsole, and is a superior shoe for faster training over longer distances.

[Impression] The reviewer finds that the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the biggest improvement of all the recent versions of the Metaspeed Sky series they have tested.

[Impression] The reviewer finds there is nothing the Vaporfly 4 does that is above what the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo does.

[Impression] The reviewer states they prefer the way ASICS designed the outsole on the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.

[Impression] The reviewer was always a fan of the Metaspeed Sky series (specifically liked the Sky Paris) but felt it didn't stand out and was not among the top shoes; now they feel the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is right up there at the top.

[Manufacturer specification] ASICS lists the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo at 158 g / 5.6 oz for men in a size 8.

[Observation] The reviewer observes that the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo probably has less rubber on it than the Vaporfly 4 to keep weight low, but finds the outsole pretty good for racing and fairly good grip.

[Preference] The reviewer chooses the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo over the Vaporfly 4, saying there is just more to it — it can handle any distance perfectly, has a nice bouncy midsole, feels like it gives loads of energy back, and still feels really light and quick.

The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo has a list price of £240 or €270.

The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo weighs 170 grams or 6 ounces in a US men's size 9.

EDDBUD characterizes the Flight Foam Leap material in the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's midsole as really quite wild, unpredictable, and not all that consistent across the foot, despite the plate being quite close to the foot.

EDDBUD contrasts the smooth ride of the Endorphin Pro 5 with the wild and exciting bounce of the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.

EDDBUD describes the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's foam as very compressive and squashy, almost like a trampoline, with a flatter plate that allows you to engage bounce the more energy you place into your foot strike.

EDDBUD finds the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo very light, saying it kind of disappears on foot.

EDDBUD finds the upper materials on the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo very minimal and thin, especially on the tongue.

EDDBUD speculates that heavier built runners will get more out of the Endorphin Pro 5, especially if form starts to break down towards the end of a long run.

EDDBUD speculates that if you have a significant ability to retain your form over longer races, you can get some benefit from the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.

EDDBUD speculates that if you're a lighter runner, you might get a bit more out of the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.

EDDBUD states that grip-wise, the Endorphin Pro 5 is more robust than both the Puma and the ASICS, with far superior traction on a variety of surfaces.

EDDBUD has been using the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo a lot recently and finds it a go-to shoe when you want to run fast.

EDDBUD places the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo at number seven in his top 10 shoes of 2025 list.

EDDBUD explains that due to the compressive feeling of the foam, your foot sinks into the midsole and creates an odd feeling around the heel like it is loose, but it isn't really; step after step this doesn't feel ideal.

EDDBUD finds that due to the softness of the midsole, the lacing on the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is a bit harder to dial in this time around.

EDDBUD finds that the Flight Foam Leap material making up the majority of the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo midsole is much softer than before.

EDDBUD finds that the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo feels like quite a different beast compared to earlier Metaspeed Sky versions.

EDDBUD finds the Flight Foam Leap foam in the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo to be squishy and compressive.

EDDBUD finds the emphasis of the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is placed on a softer, slightly more forgiving nature than within the Metaspeed Sky Paris.

EDDBUD notes that the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo was launched earlier in the year and represents a quite drastic change from the previous version.

EDDBUD observes that he keeps cinching the laces down and pulling in the upper material, which generates some bunching in the toe box.

EDDBUD observes that the softness in the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo midsole means the heel stability is certainly quite different from the Paris.

EDDBUD speculates that for lighter runners, the Metaspeed Sky Paris is almost a better shoe than the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.

EDDBUD speculates that perhaps he is too light to get enough out of the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's foam.

EDDBUD states he cannot recall a super shoe model that has changed so drastically between two versions as the Metaspeed Sky Paris to Tokyo.

EDDBUD compares the outsole traction of the Nike Vaporfly 4 unfavorably to the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, stating the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's rubber feels better and calling the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo a "beast of traction."

EDDBUD observes that the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo has excellent traction, calling it a "beast of traction."

EDDBUD finds that landing on the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo feels a bit more predictable, as if landing on the carbon plate.

EDDBUD finds the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is 'undoubtedly a more controlled shoe' than the Metaspeed Ray.

EDDBUD finds the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo very bouncy and very fun.

EDDBUD finds the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's midsole very, very forgiving.

EDDBUD notes the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is £25 less than the Metaspeed Ray in the UK.

EDDBUD measures the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo at about 192 g in his size.

Marathon Handbook states that the Metaspeed Sky and Edge Tokyo are two versions of pretty much the same shoe.

Marathon Handbook finds the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is like a top-tier super shoe.

Marathon Handbook finds the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo just as powerful as much bigger shoes and even lighter than the Paris edition.

Marathon Handbook finds the Metaspeed Tokyo incredibly fast and would be confident wearing it on any start line for pretty much any road distance; he gives performance an 8.7.

Marathon Handbook finds the Metaspeed Tokyo one of the best feeling super shoes on his feet, with good cushion underfoot, no blisters, no instability on a tall midsole, a responsive feel, and the ability to almost feel the ground; he gives comfort an 8.3.

Marathon Handbook measured the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo at a weight of 6 oz, which he considers shockingly low and the best feature of the shoe.

Marathon Handbook states the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is priced at $270.

Sagasu Running finds that for a mid-foot striker, both shoes work; the Sky gives a more dynamic and energetic ride, while the Edge gives a flatter feel underfoot and some midfoot support.

Sagasu Running observes that the Sky gives a bouncy ride while the Edge gives a rolling ride.

Sagasu Running observes that the Sky is very smooth while the Edge is somewhat rigid because its plate is directly on the ground.

Sagasu Running observes the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo has a high-plate configuration with the plate very close to the foot.

Sagasu Running observes the Sky supports the whole foot but is more wobbly than the Edge.

Sagasu Running finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo somewhat unstable, but describes the instability as wobbly (from the soft FF Leap foam) rather than tippy (narrow and high like the Paris series).

Sagasu Running measured the weight of the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo at around 160 g.

Sagasu Running observes that ASICS has removed some padding from the ankle collar of the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo compared to the Paris series; the reviewer runs in no-show socks and has had no rubbing or chafing issues.

Sagasu Running observes that the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is lighter than the Sky Paris.

Sagasu Running observes that the upper of the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is ASICS's Motion Wrap 3.0, a slight update from the Paris series' 2.0, feeling a bit lighter, more open, softer, and more compliant to the foot, though not a massive difference.

Sagasu Running states that the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the best execution of the Sky concept to date.

Sagasu Running states that the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo uses FF Leap foam, which finally has the resilience to make the Sky concept work.

Sagasu Running 's overall impression is that the high-plate configuration of the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, with the plate close to the foot providing a stable platform to compress the FF Leap foam between the plate and the ground, is the best execution of the Sky concept.

Sagasu Running 's overall verdict is that the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the best execution of the Sky to date, but it is not a super shoe for everyone — it is too minimal, too aggressive, and still a little unstable for some runners.

[t 0.0] The reviewer describes the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's plate configuration as a high-plate configuration (carbon plate very close to the foot, giving a stable platform that allows the entire foot to load foam between the plate and the ground for vertical propulsion).

Ryan's Running Reviews states that the carbon fiber plate in the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo sits higher on the shoe.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo are very similar, estimating they are about 92% the same in DNA, fit, and overall feel, with only about 7–8% difference in ride.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo has a heel counter that he loves, one of the best on the market, with a felty material that wraps up over the back.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo has a plate that is flatter, sits closer to the foot, and runs all the way through with a tiny scoop up at the end.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo has good stability with more surface area than the Edge series and is even lighter.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is in the conversation for a top-spot marathon racing option, impressed by its protection and comfort in longer sessions.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is softer and more accommodating than the outgoing Paris series, which was firm, punchy, and aggressive.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is softer on impact than the Edge; when landing midfoot, the compression eases the foot down into the road more, with a flow-through feel rather than being tipped forward.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo performance is good enough to justify its $380 AUD price point.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo provides a similar level of bounce to the Edge by the end of the stride.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo ride is soft, smooth, compressive, comfortable, and forgiving underfoot.

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

jogoncrago observes the grip on the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo has been pretty good and he is not seeing a heap of wear.

jogoncrago states the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo retails for $380 AUD, on par with other super shoes in Australia.

jogoncrago finds the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo 'a little bit more loose' and 'a little bit more unpredictable' compared to the Edge, but not in an unstable way — just more variable in how the foam responds, which he speculates comes from having so much foam under the plate that is not as controlled as in the Edge.

jogoncrago finds the Flight Foam Leap foam 'lovely' and states it is one of the better midsole foams on the market.

jogoncrago measured the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo at 174 g in his men's size 10.5, calling that 'very, very impressive' and about 40-50 g lighter than most other racing shoes on the market.

jogoncrago notes the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's plate is fairly flat with a tiny scoop in the forefoot, sitting much closer to the foot.

jogoncrago observes the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo's Flight Foam Leap bottom layer provides a lot more compression and a smooth, mellow feel, allowing him to interact with the plate in the way he wants and run a wider variety of paces.

jogoncrago simplifies that the difference between the Edge and Sky is the Sky has more upward bounce out of the forefoot and more variation in ride, while the Edge is more focused, calculated, and controlled with a better rocker off the front.

jogoncrago states the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo does not have the same assistive feel as the Edge; the Sky requires more work from the runner, which he is not sure everybody will want to do.

jogoncrago was surprised by how much he enjoyed the ride of the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, noting he was not a fan of the Paris at all.

jogoncrago states that the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo has a much flatter plate position sitting higher in the foam, meant to contribute to a 'big booming compressive explosive ride'.

jogoncrago states that they personally find the marketing distinction between cadence and stride runners to be 'mostly rubbish', that it is not a useful binary system for categorizing runners, and that ASICS should base the choice on the sensation the runner wants (softer forefoot vs explosive rebound).

TF XC Running Shoe Reviews (TF XC) observes that both the On Cloudboom Strike 2 and the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo have that kind of more open and thin upper, which they really like.

TF XC Running Shoe Reviews (TF XC) observes that both the On Cloudboom Strike 2 and the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo have that more padded Achilles that helps for long races feeling comfortable and not getting blisters on the Achilles.

[t 503] The reviewer describes the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo as having a 'bit flatter plate' than the Edge.

[t 503] The reviewer finds that the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo are 'very similar' and there is 'not much of a reasoning behind it'.

Road To Trail observed that the top layer of the ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is very soft.