![]() Lastly, I just love the way this shoe looks on the foot. It’s pretty much the exact same thing as the race-day shoes, which I’ve never had a problem with. There is a bit of a snap off the toe thanks to that plate (which closely resembles the feel of the more aggressive Metaspeed Edge+), but it’s not to the same degree you get from the race day shoes. ![]() The turnover is quick thanks to that Guidesole rocker, so when you pick up the pace, it goes with you. It certainly feels like a fast shoe or a budget racer. Always good when you’re trying to disappear while the audience is distracted by your assistant.Īs I already mentioned, there are a lot of things about the Magic Speed 2 that would make you think this falls in the Metaspeed family. And yes, there is more padding around the heel/Achilles area, so I didn’t experience any rubbing or discomfort, which was an issue a lot of people had with the first version.īecause the upper fits so well, it does feel like a nimble shoe when cornering or going at faster paces. The flat tongue disappears on the top of the foot and doesn’t slide around. It’s very lightweight and breathable, so don’t expect a ton of comfort for long hauls, but as a shorter-distance tempo shoe, it works great. It wraps around the foot quite well and provides a snug and secure fit. ROBBE: I really like the fit of this upper. With the original version, I never really found my stride - the fit was awkward and all over the place, and the toe-off sensation wasn’t really all there.ĭoes the Magic Speed 2 fix any of these problems? In the short run, yes. A fast uptempo trainer, lightweight, nimble, and something I could lace up and burn on the track. I wasn’t a huge fan of the first version, but truly, I wanted to love it. ![]() It’s a problem solver for sure, but does it really bring the magic? Well, I’m happy to confirm that the Magic Speed 2 solves both problems for you. Maybe you just want a fast day shoe to run some quick tempo reps in. So did Asics pull a rabbit out of a hat or just squirt lighter fluid all over the front row of the audience? Let’s find out.īRANDON: Maybe you’re not quite willing to break the bank on a “super shoe” for race days. In fact, a lot of the design details of the Magic Speed 2 mimic those race shoes, from the upper to the midsole shape to the outsole (literally the same). It’s still lightweight and retains a Guidesole rocker. The upper is new, with more padding around the collar, and is a close sibling to the uppers of Asics’ top-tier racing shoes in the Metaspeed Edge+ and Sky+. Instead of a full Flytefoam midsole, we now have a Flytefoam Blast+ top layer and a heel section of Flytefoam, accompanied by a carbon-infused TPU plate. Improvements were made, to say the least. However, I can admit the upper was kinda trash, not a great fit, and had the tendency to buzz-saw the Achilles, so yeah, it could’ve used some improvements. It was firm with a TPU plate, but the rocker hit me right, so it felt good when I wanted to pick up the pace. I think I was one of the few people who actually liked the first version of the Magic Speed, Asics’ attempt at a plated tempo shoe. Last but not least - magic erasers because they’re the best solution for cleaning white sidewalls of running shoes, especially before race day. ![]() Magic markers, especially ones that smell good but don’t get you high. ![]()
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