Asics Metaspeed Sky+ & Edge+ | FULL REVIEW & COMPARISON | Which One Do We Pick?
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- We get it, they look the same, they kind of have the same name, but in reality, the Asics Metaspeed Sky+ and Metaspeed Edge+ are two different shoes altogether. Get our full thoughts on the shoe and see which one we prefer.
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I do BELIEVE this was the CLEAREST explanation of the difference between the Edge and Sky on the internet.
Exactly what I was going to post. I get so confused when they are being discussed. I actually get it now.
We can finally die happy, our mission is complete
Ok, so to sum it up:
Sky+: Stride length guys, longer runs, bigger/heavier guys. Bouncier and more cushioned (thicker midsole)
Edge+: more cadence, snapier plate, more agressive toe off, firmer feeling
Conclusion: I'll get the Novablast 3 anyway because I don't race lol
Looking forward to that show myself.
if you dont race whats the point of getting novablast? why not just the cheapest pair of running shoes you can find?
@@dnegel9546 What are you talking about? Runners who don't race still want to wear fast and comfortable shoes, they just don't usually sacrifice comfort and affordability for ultimate performance.
@@styx85 🙇🏻♀️
Love the Edge +. I've already bought 2 pairs. Light, fast, and great turnover. Love them...one of the best shoes of 2022/23 iMHO
If the Edge+ has a higher drop, that means less foam in the forefoot, which could be why it feels less cushioned. How they managed to make it 5 grams _heavier_ than the Sky that way is a mystery to me. Not that the 5 grams matter, but it's still curious.
I prefer the edge + I have the sky from last year this one feels better I had no issues with heel rubbing.
Me neither! Didn’t even use the extra holes. I just had to dial in how tight to cinch the laces.
Picked up the Edge+ too after having run in the Sky. Developed some Achilles pain that I attribute to the lower drop on the Sky
I never understand when people say “ the only problem was heel rub”, heel rub is a massive problem for me, makes shoes unusable. Great looking shoes though
Couldn’t agree with you more. Add the other one as well, the infamous “heel slip”… deal breakers.🤦🏻♂️🥴
Just did an 8 mi long run in the Edge+ right out of the box and once I got the laces adjusted had zero slippage, no hot spots with no runners knot or extra holes needed. We’re all different.
Yeah that's a big deal but neither of us had an issue, obviously wear socks that go above the collar
I gave up on no-show tab socks a while ago. I don’t look cool anymore, but my heels and ankles thank me.
Ran OOTB 6 mile WO last night with no show socks and had zero issue with the heel. Everyone's foot is different for sure.
I literally laughed out loud during the outtake at the end about Thomas's Asics sizing and Robbe's brain melting🤣
Definitely had to reboot the system
Can you guys do a "Supershoes for Triathletes" video? I know Thomas and Meg both dabble in triathlons, and maybe the pure runners can tolerate one tri-oriented video. Like which one do I want on my feet when I'm in the last 10k of an IM marathon, which is a very different question than what do I want on my feet in the last 10k of a straight marathon? (I wore the NB RC Elite V2 for an IM last year based on its versatility, but wondering what to go with this year.)
Ran in the Sky last year and the Sky+ feels softer underfoot and less irritating to my Achilles while still getting that pop. Wider foot with more volume makes AF/VF not fit well for me. Completely love these- these will be my marathon race shoe.
Ran in my Sky + last night for a 6 mile WO. A lot firmer than I expected after all the reviews of V1 and V2. For me, ZoomX is still far superior as well as the NEXT% and AF being better for a race. It was tough for me to get leg turnover. I'll keep for longer workouts that need some speed. I'll take my Puma Nitro Elite over this shoe for a race too. Only advantage I'll give Asics is the color way. Pops!
Thomas' bicep @6:21 to @6:24 looking mighty succulent, my dude
Succulent! 😍
In my experience they absolutely fixed the sizing issue with the Sky+. I had to half size up from 10.5 to 11 in the OG. In the + my usual 10.5 is perfect. Definitely not imagining it.
They fixed it by making the heel cup deeper.
Between Two Reviews!
Nice summary and comparison to last year's experiences in the shoes. Interesting how you felt like you changed to the Edge this year.
Last year I don't recall hearing much about the edge after launch, it was all about the Sky! But Robbie's comparison of last year's sky to this year's edge might suggest that the Edge was a bit off
the little chuckles after 'toe load' made me laugh harder than I care to admit.
you forgot to give the color rating for the shoes. Green I'm assuming?????
I really try to love the Metaspeed Sky, but it doesnt work for me.
Sure I’m slow, but Vaporfly works better.
I tried both of these on and did a very little bit of running in the store, but I went in biased by the hunch that I seem to epitomize ASICS’ intended runner for the Edge+ (By the way, have you guys noticed the box they come in says “2” instead of “+”?). For me, both of them were noticeably roomier up front than the OG versions which I tried on at the Boston Expo with similar socks so I think the are a bit longer. I could probably happily run in either one, but with my very high cadence, light weight and petite stature, the Edge won for me. Some are saying the Sky is more suitable for marathon distance, but I favor the higher toe drop of the Edge for that because it’s my calfs that tighten up in late marathon miles, so I’d rather not predispose myself further to barking calfs with a lower drop. In fact, at step-in, the Sky felt like almost like a negative drop especially when compared to the Edge. The toe-off geometry in the Edge seemed odd at first but only when walking; it disappeared completely for me running at virtually any pace. And I would hardly call it a “ground feel” shoe, especially by old standards! Unlike Meg, I tend to steer away from extremely high stack, very soft midsoles. I did an 8 mile run in these right out of the box and had no hot spots or discomfort and didn’t need a runner’s knot/extra holes to prevent slippage. See you guys in Denver (and maybe Boulder tomorrow too), Martha
My guess is within 18 months one of these shoes are gone. I don't see many retailers willing to carry both. Additionally, sales associates (even running shoe geeks) will have difficulty explaining the difference between the two shoes--and forget about it if you're working with 3 or 4 customers at the same time.
I work at a retailer and there is a feeling in the industry that Asics are slowly starting to pull away. Wouldn't be surprised in 10 years time if they completely withdrew and had their own Asics shops across the globe
I absolutely loved the idea in theory but now that I’ve had and tried both shoes, I think having two options actually creates a different problem. Like you said customers will now need and want to try on both pairs to feel sure they’ve made the right decision. Tbh I’m not even sure which one I like more which makes me uneasy when picking one over my tried and true VF2. Going extra lengths to differentiate the two shoes at least by color might go a long way
Will get the sky plus for easy runs....aint breakin any records here in the Arnold PA area
My running shoes have always been neutral.
I tried the Nike Vaporfly running shoes and they were soooo aggressive that the strain on my heel area caused a lot of problems. For me, they were very difficult to wear for long-distance runs
The Saucony Men's Endorphin Pro 2 has been the perfect running shoe. So much so … that I bought as many as I could as they were being phased out
I am now looking for a new running shoe.
Is the Asics Metaspeed Edge comparable to the Saucony Men's Endorphin Pro 2 ?
Does anyone have any thoughts on a comparable running shoe to the old Saucony Men's Endorphin Pro 2 ? The strike was great ... not sooo aggressive that it put enormous pressure on my heels
Definitely stoned in this one lol (and still rocked the review)
I rewatched this video with this in mind. It definitely looks like they are stoned lol
LOL. Think of what fun they’ll have in CO the next few days!
Good morning believe in the run and all the runners. Thanks for this helpful video. Here is my like. 250 $ I can't buy it. A nice week for everyone. ☀️🏃♂️☀️
Edge for me
The Edge+ have the most "factory" smell of any product I have ever purchased. Truly remarkable stank
When will the Asics van be in Denver? I heard the 29th but don't know place or time ? Any info?
It will be in Boulder on Tuesday evening (6?) at Avery Brewery, and on Wed. @6 at Highland Tap and Burger or Burger and Tap 😂
@@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 Thank you , much appreciated !!
@@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 FYI we won't be there on the CO stops (turns out our families need to see us at home sometimes)
Great review guys on two great shoes. My only concern that most specificity stores might not carry both shoes(Gulf Coast). I had one athlete I’m coaching inquired about the them but didn’t know how to decide. I referred this video and another from our homie Kofuzi to help at least get general idea. How would you suggest if someone wants to try on both to compare sizing if they are limited to stores 🤔?
always better getting 1/2 size bigger :O
Thanks! Roll,pull and push. The foot function. Alot of cushion usually is unstable. Flex shouldn't be taken away. I like grip! Ex: Mizuno wave rider. Balance and study is needed. Thanks. Credit Jesus! Righteousness. Unknown. Cocoon.
If I understand correctly, Thomas likes the Edge better because of the toe push off with the plate? I just bought the Sky+ and went on an easy three mile run. It's my first plated shoe, and it's definitely different. I want to train for a marathon with it later this year, and I liked it a lot.
I say if it suited you, don’t worry about it. We’re all different. I tried both and liked them both, but went with the Edge for a few reasons: I’ve tried 2 carbon plated shoes, neither of which worked for me. The Next% hurt the ball of my R (larger) foot, and the RC Elite2 was too soft for very long distance for me, so felt energy-sapping instead of helpful. As a result, I’ve been using the Endorphin Speeds for HM’s and marathons. When I heard about the Edge’s intended type of runner it seemed to definite me-light, efficient, very high cadence from Day One-& I also prefer the 8 mm drop because it’s my calf’s that get tightest in the last miles of a marathon, so the 5 mm drop would probably exacerbate that. You might want to take your Edge to a store that carries the Sky and reassure yourself with a little running on their treadmill or just how it feels on foot. To me, just walking, it felt like a negative drop! Martha
@@levandmarthapolyakin-aaron2183 interesting feedback. I’ve now purchased both shoes with plans to return one. After limited testing with both, I feel like I’m leaning slightly towards the sky but I’m hesitant since I typically like the vaporfly over the alphafly. Can’t run on them anymore tho or I won’t be able to return.
Always wondered what it’d be like to run on banana peels.
I have recently bought with my own UK pounds the Asics Metaspeed Edge+, I absolutely love them. negatives: I am finding that the heal is a little lose for me, no blisters as of yet, probably I also wear twin skin sockets. Sidenote: I have been uptil now a Saucony fanboy ie Kinvara 12 & Speed 2, however these are like nothing else I have ever tried. Pros: I nicknamed them the "Wild Stallions", simply because you cannot run slow in them, paces are sub 8.00 per mile out of the blocks, easy become fartlegs, then become tempo or 9 mile VO2 max on the road, I have seen cadence increases, speed increase, distance vs efficiency gains. I have even manage 4.20 per mile in short bursts, which is crazy fast for me, as I have only been running again for just over 8 months. All I can say is #shoeoftheyear2022 for me.
so no green lights this time for the green shoes😂
Dammit
what to buy one not sure I over pronate so maybe the edge is the one although VP 1 dropping price all the time so might go with that
What’s VP1? The Edge is probably a more stable shoe than the Sky IMO Thomas/Robbe is that correct?
I’d say the sky feels more stable just because the plate to foam ratio directly under your foot stays consistent since the plate is much flatter in the sky. Shoes with lower drops also tend to be slightly more stable in my experience
Between two shoes? I soapscrubbed!
Always scrub the soap
Robbe, you look a lot like Ben Weinman from DEP. Play guitar at all?
Might seem odd, but which one is more comfortable for walking?
I still feel that the sky is faster than vf2
I really want to try one of these but I am really unsure what one to get and there isn’t any shops near me that stock them
My problem exactly. I ended up ordering both from Asics and plan to return one in a week or so
Loved the Metaspeed Sky. Does that mean i'll love the Sky + less now? ...just as confused as before i watched the vid. lol. jk.
Robbe thinks the Edge+ feels more like Sky 1, basically Sky+ is softer feeling
@@Believeintherun 🤩🤩
So you’re normally a 10.5 but with all other ASICS you go down to a 10 because they size up long. BUT for Sky and Edge you go up to 10.5 because they DON’T size up long. BUT other people do size up for Edge and Sky?! 🤣
I read that for the latest version, ASICS fixed the sizing issue so it fits true to size now. For the previous version, many people went up half size because it ran shorter in length.
Here to confirm Wonky Donkey: I tried the OG versions of both at the Boston Expo in April and while they felt ok in my usual W9, swollen feet might make them miserably on the short side in a marathon. They definitely remedied this in the new version. I have plenty of room in my same equivalent unisex size, so I feel they changed the last at least a bit. I can even wear a medium (as opposed to thin) sock with the Edge+ I just took on a maiden 8 mi voyage in warm weather over the weekend. And 9 is my usual size in the majority of shoes across various brands. So I’d say true to size. Martha
1:20 - 1:26😆😁
Why do these middle aged men dress like 12-year olds?