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ASICS Magic Speed 5 vs ASICS Magic Speed 4

ASICS

Magic Speed 5

  • Weight 190 g
  • Drop 7 mm
  • Stack 37.5 mm

USD 180

ASICS

Magic Speed 4

  • Weight 240 g
  • Drop 7 mm
  • Stack 43.5 mm

USD 170

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

  • ASICS Magic Speed 5

    • Latest version (2025)
    • 50 g lighter
    • 6 mm less under the heel
    • Also made for: Marathon

  • ASICS Magic Speed 4

    • Previous version (2024)
    • 6 mm more under the heel
    • Also made for: Daily training

Side by side

  • ASICS Magic Speed 5 is 50 g lighter
  • ASICS Magic Speed 4 has 6 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • ASICS Magic Speed 5
  • ASICS Magic Speed 4
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Magic Speed 5 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Responsiveness: 5/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Stability: 4/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Durability: 3/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Grip: 5/5
  • Magic Speed 5 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Magic Speed 4 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Magic Speed 4 — Responsiveness: 4/5
  • Magic Speed 4 — Stability: 4/5
  • Magic Speed 4 — Durability: 3/5
  • Magic Speed 4 — Grip: 5/5
  • Magic Speed 4 — Versatility: 4/5
CriterionASICS Magic Speed 5ASICS Magic Speed 4
Price
Catalogue price USD 180 USD 170
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 190 g 240 g
Drop 7 mm 7 mm
Heel stack 37.5 mm 43.5 mm
Forefoot stack 30.5 mm 36.5 mm
Midsole foam FF LEAP / FF BLAST PLUS FF TURBO / FF BLAST PLUS
Plate Carbon Carbon
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 4.33 out of 5 3.68 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 5 out of 5 4 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training & racing Training & racing
Versions Unisex Men's and women's
Uses Marathon Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

ASICS Magic Speed 5

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 180

ASICS Magic Speed 4

Delivery country: United Kingdom. No offer for now.

Offers available for:

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

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