{"id":46393,"date":"2024-06-03T08:44:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T12:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=46393"},"modified":"2024-07-10T09:07:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T13:07:12","slug":"asics-metaspeed-sky-paris-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/asics-metaspeed-sky-paris-review\/","title":"ASICS METASPEED Sky Paris Review","author":95,"featured_media":46395,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[48],"shoes_type":[259,781],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"5","cons":"2","verdict":"The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris is a good racer with a firm ride. It\u2019s suited to forefoot strikers with powerful push-offs because it relies on a strong force to create bounce and propulsion. It doesn\u2019t provide as much speed assistance as S-tier racers due to its midsole foam which doesn\u2019t possess as much rebound as others. The Sky Paris has 0.5 mm more foam in its heel and forefoot than the Sky+, making it more cushioned. It\u2019s also substantially lighter thanks to the new FF Turbo+ midsole. \r\n","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"ASICS METASPEED Sky Paris, ASICS running shoes review, best ASICS running shoes, Racer running shoes,","description":"The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris is a good racer with a firm ride. It\u2019s suited to forefoot strikers with powerful push-offs because it relies on a strong force to create bounce and propulsion. It doesn\u2019t provide as much speed assistance as S-tier racers due to its midsole foam which doesn\u2019t possess as much rebound as others. The Sky Paris has 0.5 mm more foam in its heel and forefoot than the Sky+, making it more cushioned. It\u2019s also substantially lighter thanks to the new FF Turbo+ midsole. \r\n","professional_image":"45418","_professional_image":"field_5d9574dae3414","usage":["racing","speedwork"],"_usage":"field_5943593f1d1c2","rsg_subtitle":null,"subtitle":null,"_subtitle":null,"introduction":"[caption id=\"attachment_46405\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIt would be great if Nike offered 2 different Vaporflys, Adidas offered 2 different Adios Pros and Hoka offered 2 different Rocket X\u2019s for runners to choose from. Launching 2 different long-distance racers at the $250 price point is a stroke of genius from ASICS<\/strong>. \r\n\r\nEach brand has 2-3 different daily trainers in the same price range that you can choose from so why can\u2019t there be variety when it comes to racers?\r\n\r\nMost runners I know can only afford either the Sky or the Edge but there are some who get both versions. The Metaspeed series is such a compelling purchase because both racers are super lightweight, are worn by some of the fastest athletes in the world and are more freely available<\/strong> than shoes like the Alphafly 3<\/a> or the Evo Pro 1.\r\n\r\nThe Sky Paris is named after the Olympic Games taking place in Paris this year. There wasn't a Metaspeed Sky update last year but when I reviewed the Sky+ two years ago<\/a>, I was disappointed with it because it felt completely different to the original version: firmer, heavier and less propulsive.\r\n\r\nI never raced in the Sky+ and I preferred the Edge+ because of its more prominent forefoot rocker<\/a>. I found both versions too firm. This year's Sky Paris comes in at a substantially lower weight: 6.5 oz (185 g) compared to 7.2 oz (205 g) of the previous version. What makes it even more impressive is that it has 0.5 mm more foam in the heel and forefoot. \r\n","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"This update has been 2 years in the making but the upgrades are not as substantial as I expected. The Sky Paris is very similar to the Sky+ and I don't think you need to upgrade if you have the Sky+. \r\n\r\nIt's still a bit too firm for my liking with not enough bounce or energy return coming from its midsole foam. The main difference is the weight, with the Sky Paris being lighter. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46401\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Sky Paris wouldn\u2019t be my first choice for racing a marathon because it\u2019s not comfortable enough for long-distances for me. I prefer something with more propulsion and more rebound. \r\n\r\nIt performs better during the short, fast stuff like V02 max workouts<\/strong>. The Sky Paris does have an impressive cushioning-to-weight ratio compared to the competition though.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re thinking about getting both the Sky Paris and the Edge Paris, I personally don\u2019t think you need both because their rides feel so similar. You should get the Sky Paris if you\u2019re a forefoot striker with a powerful footstrike, get the Edge Paris if you\u2019re a heel striker with a quick cadence who enjoys a forward rolling motion <\/strong>with each transition. \r\n\r\nFor me, the Edge Paris feels better during long runs because the forefoot rocker makes it feel more efficient whereas the Sky Paris feels better during short distances. \r\n\r\n","model":"METASPEED Sky Paris","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"If you have long, bounding, powerful strides, the Sky Paris is a good option for you. \r\nIf you\u2019re a heavy forefoot striker, the Sky Paris is also for you. \r\n","pros_0_pro_line":"Lighter than the previous version","_pros_0_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_1_pro_line":"Thicker midsole than the Sky+","_pros_1_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_2_pro_line":"Extremely stiff carbon plate","_pros_2_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","cons_0_cons_line":"Forefoot rocker is not as aggressive as other racers","_cons_0_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_1_cons_line":"Fits a half size too small","_cons_1_cons_line":"field_5c16011c70a57","cons_2_cons_line":null,"_cons_2_cons_line":null,"water_resistance":null,"_water_resistance":null,"pros_3_pro_line":"Superb outsole traction","_pros_3_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","pros_4_pro_line":"Airy upper","_pros_4_pro_line":"field_5c16011c4fed6","cons_3_cons_line":null,"_cons_3_cons_line":null,"cons_4_cons_line":null,"_cons_4_cons_line":null,"in_page_subtitle":null,"_in_page_subtitle":null,"image":null,"_image":null,"cushioning_type":"responsive","_cushioning_type":"field_594357fba24e6","cushioning_amount":"Highly cushioned","_cushioning_amount":"field_5c1a16c4d4c23","sizing":"1","_sizing":"field_59435b58fd832","heel_fit":"normal","_heel_fit":"field_59435bbc45b07","midfoot_fit":"normal","_midfoot_fit":"field_59435d1684838","toebox_fit":"normal","_toebox_fit":"field_59435d1484837","flexibility":"rigid","_flexibility":"field_59435d1284836","stability":"some stability","_stability":"field_5944aca41583c","midfoot_fit_copy":null,"_midfoot_fit_copy":null,"best_for":"","pe_timestamp":null,"ds_query":"+asics +metaspeed +sky +paris","_ds_query":"field_5c1600ad01052","release_date":"","_release_date":"field_5c176d6fffe21","weight_oz":"6.4","_weight_oz":"field_5c176d34ffe1f","heel_drop_mm":"5","_heel_drop_mm":"field_5c176d57ffe20","intro_to_the_shoe":null,"_intro_to_the_shoe":null,"main_text":null,"_main_text":null,"protection":null,"_protection":null,"durability":"7","_durability":"field_6272de0b5fdf5","responsiveness_&_speed":null,"_responsiveness_&_speed":null,"comfort_and_fit":null,"_comfort_and_fit":null,"lugs":null,"_lugs":null,"rockplate":null,"_rockplate":null,"good_for_running":null,"_good_for_running":null,"previous_model":"","_previous_model":"field_5c1a17279c9f9","usage_these_shoes_for":null,"_usage_these_shoes_for":null,"rrp_us":"249.95","_rrp_us":"field_5c176dba632ff","rrp_au":"","_rrp_au":"field_5c176dd363300","rrp_ca":"","_rrp_ca":"field_5c176df863301","rrp_gb":"","_rrp_gb":"field_5c176dfe63302","rrp_de":"","_rrp_de":"field_5c176e0d63303","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","_purchased_from_name":"field_5c374d8cdb87d","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/ASICS_METASPEED_Sky_Paris\/descpage-AMSS2UP.html?from=guru","_purchased_from_url":"field_5c374d9bdb87e","heel_mm":"39.5","_heel_mm":"field_630506e911fdf","toe_mm":"34.5","_toe_mm":"field_630506f011fe0","carbon_plate":"full","_carbon_plate":"field_63065e4848c57","360":"","_360":"field_630662fb826e3","_video":"field_63066304826e4","who_should_buy_it":"If you have long, bounding, powerful strides, the Sky Paris is a good option for you. \r\nIf you\u2019re a heavy forefoot striker, the Sky Paris is also for you. \r\n","_who_should_buy_it":"field_63132fa733767","who_should_not_buy_it_":"If your strides are light, fast and short, the Sky Paris is not for you. \r\nIf you like a prominent forefoot rocker, the Sky Paris is also not for you. \r\n","_who_should_not_buy_it_":"field_63132ff0865f5","build_quality":"8","_build_quality":"field_6272ddc1b33de","comfort":"7","_comfort":"field_6272dd6fa6b88","value_price":"8","_value_price":"field_6272de0a5fdf4","third_shoe":"44524","_third_shoe":"field_630bbf8341294","upper_rate":"9","_upper_rate":"field_6272de2a5fdfb","sole_unit_rate":"7","_sole_unit_rate":"field_6272de295fdfa","landing":"8","_landing":"field_6272de285fdf9","transition":"8","_transition":"field_6272de285fdf8","toe_off":"8","_toe_off":"field_6272de275fdf7","traction":"10","_traction":"field_6272de265fdf6","first_impressions":"[caption id=\"attachment_46409\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nMy first run in the Sky Paris was 32 kilometres. It was at a steady pace for the first 22 kilometres and then dropped down to tempo pace for the last 10. \r\n\r\nIt felt familiar. It felt fast but nothing really stood out for me on that first run. It just felt like a good, lightweight all-rounder. It was easy to pick up my pace and the upper was comfortable. \r\n\r\nThe ride was on the firm side<\/strong>, similar to the Edge Paris<\/a> and it felt very stable. It actually felt really similar to the Edge Paris with the only difference being that the Edge has a more prominent forefoot rocker. \r\n","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_46397\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe main reason you\u2019d buy the Metaspeed Sky Paris is its low weight<\/strong>. It doesn\u2019t feel particularly propulsive or energetic but because of its featherweight build, it feels very agile, nimble and nippy<\/strong>. Its midsole doesn\u2019t compress that much, so it provides a firm platform to push off from. \r\n\r\nThe new FF Turbo+ midsole foam is slightly softer than the previous version but it's barely noticeable and I would still prefer it to be 15-20% softer, especially for long distances above 30 kilometres. It doesn\u2019t have as much long-distance comfort as the Vaporfly 3<\/a>, Alphafly 3<\/a>, Rocket X 2<\/a>, and Endorphin Pro 4<\/a>. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46400\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe longest run I did in the Sky Paris was 35 kilometres and it didn't blow me away during that run. I wished it had more rockered transitions and a more lively ride. \r\n\r\nFF Turbo+ is nylon-based and I don\u2019t feel like it provides as much bounce or energy return as the Lightstrike Pro in the Adios Pro or the ZoomX in the Alphafly. It doesn\u2019t compress and rebound as much as the softer, PEBA based foams on the market. \r\n\r\nIn the Sky Paris, the plate sits closer to your foot than in the Edge Paris so there\u2019s less foam between your foot and the plate. This results in a firmer forefoot and softer rearfoot.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe forefoot rocker in the Sky Paris starts later than in the Edge Paris so you get a less prominent forward-tipping sensation. I prefer a more aggressive forefoot rocker because I feel that it helps me maintain a fast speed when my legs begin to tire in the latter stages of races. \r\n\r\nWith the Sky Paris, it\u2019s all about the bounce. The design utilises the foam and plate to get as much bounce as possible from the forefoot to propel you forward. That\u2019s why there\u2019s a higher concentration of foam under the forefoot and it bulges outwards. The Edge Paris doesn't bulge out as much.\r\n\r\nYou have to strike hard on the forefoot to take advantage of the design. With the Edge Paris, the design uses the S-shaped plate as a lever to propel you forward, so you need to lean forward and increase your cadence to engage the rocker.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_46398\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nI feel that for short, fast workouts like intervals and strides, I prefer the Sky Paris because my foot strikes are harder and I\u2019m stomping the ground more, whereas I prefer the Edge Paris for longer runs like tempo and threshold runs during which my strikes are softer and less powerful. \r\n\r\nMy favourite run in the Sky Paris was a 10K specific workout with 1K, 400m, 300m and 200m intervals<\/strong>. It comes alive when I'm in Zone 6. \r\n\r\nThe Sky Paris has excellent traction in wet conditions. Durability is average and I\u2019ve noticed a patch in the middle of the rearfoot which has worn down more than the rest. \r\n\r\nMy Edge Paris doesn't have this worn down patch even though I've done almost double the mileage in it so I don't think this outsole will last as long as the Edge Paris. \r\n","_sole_unit":"field_6313305d53bc4","custom_fields":{"model":"METASPEED Sky Paris","cons":[{"cons_line":"Forefoot rocker is not as aggressive as other racers"},{"cons_line":"Fits a half size too small"}],"pros":[{"pro_line":"Lighter than the previous version"},{"pro_line":"Thicker midsole than the Sky+"},{"pro_line":"Extremely stiff carbon plate"},{"pro_line":"Superb outsole traction"},{"pro_line":"Airy upper"}],"vote":"8","weight_oz":"6.4","heel_drop_mm":"5","heel_mm":"39.5","toe_mm":"34.5","purchased_from_name":"Running Warehouse","purchased_from_url":"https:\/\/www.runningwarehouse.com\/ASICS_METASPEED_Sky_Paris\/descpage-AMSS2UP.html?from=guru","comfort":"7","build_quality":"8","upper_rate":"9","sole_unit_rate":"7","landing":"8","transition":"8","toe_off":"8","traction":"10","durability":"7","value_price":"8","who_is_it_for":"If you have long, bounding, powerful strides, the Sky Paris is a good option for you. \r\nIf you\u2019re a heavy forefoot striker, the Sky Paris is also for you. \r\n","verdict":"The ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris is a good racer with a firm ride. It\u2019s suited to forefoot strikers with powerful push-offs because it relies on a strong force to create bounce and propulsion. It doesn\u2019t provide as much speed assistance as S-tier racers due to its midsole foam which doesn\u2019t possess as much rebound as others. The Sky Paris has 0.5 mm more foam in its heel and forefoot than the Sky+, making it more cushioned. It\u2019s also substantially lighter thanks to the new FF Turbo+ midsole. \r\n","who_should_buy_it":"

If you have long, bounding, powerful strides, the Sky Paris is a good option for you.
\nIf you\u2019re a heavy forefoot striker, the Sky Paris is also for you. <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

If your strides are light, fast and short, the Sky Paris is not for you.
\nIf you like a prominent forefoot rocker, the Sky Paris is also not for you. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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