ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris

The Metaspeed Sky Paris gets a Peba upgrade, new upper material, and a literal revamp. It’s a softer shoe that’s also more comfortable for the toes, and it comes at a cost of aggressiveness. However, I think it's a tradeoff that most runner will be willing to make. It’s not a shoe I’d want to take for a fast 5k, but it’s certainly something I’d be excited to wear for my next marathon PB attempt.
0:00 intro
1:01 Disclosures
1:23 Specs
4:33 What It’s Like
9:25 Pairing Options
10:36 Buying Guide and Alternatives
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[@lennihco]

Non-elite runner with elite footage. Love the shots of the shoe.

[@kofuzi]

Thank you

[@tausifulislam6506]

@@kofuzi, I want to know which Selfie Stick are you using?

[@DavaoCutieTV]

The Apex of the Shoetuber.

[@tylerodell3368]

@@kofuzimusic is AWESOME in this man!

[@SamKim-cx6it]

Looking forward to the Edge comparison!

[@marlihars5375]

Non-elite runner but Elite reviewer. Please keep the professionality, Go Kofuzi!

[@pljortega]

your reviews are ALWAYS fantastic. Great footage and soundtrack, and you know a lot about running and shoes.. Thanks for sharing.

[@kouvang6256]

Woke up last night, saw the IG reel was so hype. Couldn't wait for this video. Excited.

[@raybadudu787]

Another excellent review. Love the little musical interludes between chapters!

[@yeegykg]

the way you described the first meta speed sky is spot on. I thought I was the only one thinking that. Great review as always!

[@lordstalker93]

183 grams is insane!! Asics is chewing it!

[@felipeneves14]

Ko, you and your reviews really ROCK! Love them so much.

[@kofuzi]

thank you!

[@jay1572]

So glad i found you on here and Instagram! True, honest reviews and knowledge that i can depend on to make my best decisions. Keep killing it Ko! 💪

[@scriptKiddieOG]

Always such a great advocate for running, sports and fitness. Good luck for your races this year. 🏁🏃✨

[@kofuzi]

Thank you 🙏

[@romrome]

Solid review per usual Mike! On another note, and i've been wanting to say this for a while, i'm lovin' the snippets of music (ie 4:09 and 8:56ish) that you include to transition between "chapters" on your videos as of late. It enhances the storytelling to your vlogs and we're all for it!

[@kofuzi]

Thanks! I feel like it gives a much needed break

[@DZero_Aperture]

Great review as always. Seems like a nice balanced shoe between firmness and cushion. Will have to check this out.

[@dilkoko24]

You have quickly become one of my favorite KZbinrs- your videos are so informative and well produced. Wishing you safe and productive runs!

[@kofuzi]

Thank you so much 😊

[@laalaa99stl]

I'm an Edge+ person, but am still watching this Sky+ review. Edge+ is my fastest shoe, even beating the Vaporfly. But I find it hard and uncomfy so I rarely wear it. The changes sound like exactly what I would want. Am now looking forward to your Edge+ Paris review.

[@lennihco]

Exactly! The Edge+ foam always felt too firm imo. The Edge Paris might be the perfect shoe for me. If not, I’ll switch back to the Vaporfly.

[@itchyguy123]

Actually Kofuzi says the vaporflys are the fastest shoe so you are wrong

[@mapleridge8]

I used the Edge for speed work only, for which they're fantastic but they also made my toenails fall off during a half marathon. Still love them.

[@Archeris]

Uncomfy? Wuttt. Its increadibly comfortable!

[@adamrush5729]

Not an asics guy but will be buying this one. Sounds like the edge is my jam. That weight is incredible.

[@jmbaug1229]

Asics is better than Nike.

[@Sabundy]

​@@jmbaug1229I agree. Nike is just hype. And they have gotten lazy with their overall shoe line. Coasting on their brand equity imho. And I gave up on Nike with their frankly 💩 build quality.

[@piotr8582]

You make running looking so cool, Kofuzi

[@paddywiggle]

It is cool!

[@eulogyforadream]

Great video as always. I'm actually excited about a new super shoe this year.

[@brianlacanilao1535]

Awesome Video Ko! Love the music and running footage transitions!!

[@JohnDoe-ov3br]

Tried it yesterday at Tokyo Marathon Expo on treadmill at Asics booth: both Edge and Sky felt wonderful to run, definitely an option for me, nice shoes & nice review!! 😊

[@chinpoeykhoo6261]

I literally came for the music & video footage instead of the shoes review, nice production as always from Kofuzi

[@RyanBalmes]

Another excellent review. Great perspective on the “rate of compression” for foams

[@claudinemendiola4991]

Great review!!! And also love the music🎉 hi from the Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@ShoeFinderMan]

Can't wait to see the edge paris review ❤

[@nicbsb]

Excellent video, as always, Mr. Kofuzi. I have a question, though. When you compare shoes and distances, you usually mention 5k, 10k and Marathon. The shoes for Half-Marathons are closer to 10k kind of shoe, or Marathon kind of shoe? Thank you for your fantastic work! Have a great one, every body!

[@Klian159]

YOoo Kofuzi!! LOVE THIS NEW STYLE OF music and footage!!!

[@kofuzi]

Thank you 🙏

[@A_SEGA_Dremcast]

Glad to know I’m not the only one whose pinky toes got bit by the Metaspeed Sky+. Really looking forward to trying these new ones!

[@peterkisidaj9329]

thanks Mike, I'm looking forward to seeing your compare with Edge Paris.

[@GiangHoang88888]

im addicted to the slowmo footage when u running

[@kuriosites]

I really appreciate the way you clarify what you mean by "soft." It seems to mean different things to different people. I'm looking forward to hearing how you explain the differences between the new Sky and Edge.

[@kofuzi]

Stay tuned

[@Manuel-901]

Good morning. Helpful review. Like from Spain 🇪🇸. A nice day for everyone.

[@massi888]

thank you for the review, i am looking forward to hear your thoughts about the metaspeed edge paris that it seems this year is even better than the sky?

[@erikvaage576]

Looks awesome!!! 😍 I have loved Metaspeed Sky+! It does feel a bit more aggressive than other race shoes, but I really didn’t mind, especially towards the end of 26.2 (got me through Grandma’s to a PR attempt 😊) I’m very curious whether I would like Sky or Edge Paris 👀

[@user-je9lg3pc5y]

The shoes are dope af with that colour!

[@chrisvarelabenitez4690]

I love the Metaspeed Sky+ but longer efforts beat my legs up. Forefoot runners dream, these look promising! ASICS has been killing it, Superblast 2 looks good too!!

[@allfanmu]

Great video. This premiere came out of nowhere. Do you feel it's major upgrade over Sky+?

[@jorgeveinmatig-a1331]

Very in-depth initial review as usual. 🔥

[@Chunkyfunk01]

Would you say the Metaspeed Sky (and Edge?) is a good alternative to the Adios Pro 3 in general? I love the running dynamics and feel of that shoe but the upper just does not work for me over longer distances 😢. Great review as always, thanks Kofuzi!

[@onemanzu]

Love it! Did I miss the expected release date? I wasn’t paying close enough attention.

[@snowwalker9999]

I really would like to know the difference between the Edge and the Sky so I can make sure I’ll be getting the right shoe for my upcoming race. Looking forward to the review of the Edge.

[@Lee-mx5li]

Great job on video!

[@piximash]

Amazing review. Thanx :)

[@lleemond]

Okay I'm sold, will use this for my first marathon

[@dmleibo]

Totally get what you're saying about the Sky+ not feeling soft. Even though I can squish it in my hands, that squish didn't translate with running. It felt much firmer than I thought it should.

[@cchungy]

Gotta love the thwaping sound of super shoes!

[@kofuzi]

It’s quieter this time

[@markoljustina]

Sky + is firm, no doubt; this shoe sounds good

[@stevenmcfarlane6010]

Always though the sky would be my preferred shoe of the stable but after seeing Thomas’ review at BITR this morning, I’m wondering whether the edge is maybe for me. I have tended to agree with your preferences (novablast, saucing etc) so will hang tight for your edge review

[@emanuelsantos5585]

I have metaracer and o love it. My PB in the half marathon are with them. In the marathon its Alphafly 1, no doubt

[@patrickvanderwal6324]

I want a Superblast Paris now!

[@marieflomf6364]

Thanks a lot. Was wondering about Novablast 3, now I just grabbed 2 pairs.😅

[@nyong97]

excited for the comparison video between sky and edge. ive watched other reviews and some say the models have been swapped in terms of stride vs cadence. also im curious which shoe is better suited for people with wider feet like me

[@kofuzi]

Stay tuned

[@bethpo8980]

Thanks once again for the awesome review. May i ask though what camera are you using when you do the run shots? Thanks

[@bennywallis1527]

I've loved running in my Sky+ and was the first race shoe by Asics.. I've run over 600km so far and the shoe is still amazing and everything is still in good shape.. These look like they'll follow the same path thankfully. I did find the Sky+ a bit hard for the first 250km. Then it just became magical...

[@emanuelsantos5585]

Looks better that the previous shoes

[@KimiCars]

Looks like other reviewers keep saying Edge is better than Sky this time. Just hope you can do comparison of this vs Edge Paris to see what’s your opinion.

[@olemarkusbraathen]

Hi! I just read that the woman who came 3rd in the berlin marathon ran in the "anta c202 gt pro". I cant seem to find any proper reviews of it, but it would have been really fun to see you try this cheaper marathon shoe out! (Really liking your content)

[@Deluxbreakful]

I started running because of Kofuzi! It has something to do too with your shots/video 😊

[@alexgener4309]

Over at BITR, I think and feel there's a shift in preference to the Edge. Looking forward to your take on that, specially your phenomenal review officially ended my infatuation over the Alphafly 3.

[@kofuzi]

I generally don’t comment on other people’s reviews in my reviews, as I don’t look at other people’s reviews while k am conducting my own review

[@briansleepylee]

Will you be doing a review for the Edge as well? I am hoping this new version of the FF Blast Turbo will be in the new Superblast.

[@Guru-jp3zi]

Hey great music...lovely!!

[@JayUchiha17]

My dream race day shoe😍

[@mervinw]

I relegated my Metaspeed Sky+ to half marathon and below simply because of that more firmer ride (compared to other brands). I am super interested in this model now

[@matthiassventoest6800]

if they had a casual version that look this.., I would buy that .. the shoe looks so fresh.

[@isidrotormogarcia4879]

An Elite lighter is FANTASTIC❤

[@JoshL84]

I've only had the chance to try the Sky+. It felt like I was landing flat footed, no matter how much I tried to change my foot strike. The Edge my fit me better with the rocker.

[@ABucc]

Got to get these on feet. I hardly used my original bright orange Metaspeed Sky. It's practically brand new still.

[@muhammadkhairul3621]

Wow the weight is impressive much lighter than the VaporFly 3. Really impress good job Asics

[@napa7072]

2020 Gold medal Olympic Champion kristian blummenfelt also wore the ex metaspeed edge for his run portion of the triathlon!

[@piloujodion1003]

Great review!! Always funny to see how people are just not talking about carbon plates anymore! I remember the talks about the plate geometry with the Edge+ and Speed+ and now we don't care at all about plates, it's interesting! One question, I tend to overpronate, and raced all of my half-marathons in the Edge+, that sometimes felt like it was not that forgiving, and that exhaustion could lead to a bad form and the shoe was not really helping! With the shape of the sole, it feels like overpronators should just run away as quick as possible from the metaspeed sky paris, would you say so? (looking for a good marathon shoe and my form might even get worse at the end of a marathon than with a half!)

[@kofuzi]

I think the plate conversation is more pertinent in a comparative discussion of the Edge vs Sky When discussing those two shoes, there is almost nothing to talk about except plate (same foam, same last, same outsole, same stack height, same drops)

[@JapanJacques]

Hoping that ASICS will sell this in 31cm size here in Japan! Been a bit bummed that the metaspeed line and superblast have both maxed out at 30cm😢

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

I have the gel nimbus 25 for road running and trabucco max 3 for trails. I love Asics. I don't need these as Im happy to run slow. Great video.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulalmond8242]

Oooh, interesting! Still never tried a Metaspeed, might have a look for a deal on a Sky+ as generally not a fan of 'softer' foams though. Was there any mention of the plate in this review? If there was i must have missed it. Obviously we all know it's there, but might be useful info for someone thinking about their first marathon shoe.

[@Junker_1]

I am totally a front foot runner and do not use my heels. Which version do you recommend? Mind you I am a very slow runner but with a high cadence and small steps. I found the Saucony Endorphin speed 3 to firm under the front foot when I wore them. Is this softer? I do mostly 10 K. Also are you a forefoot striker, midfoot striker or heel striker? Because that makes a big difference I think.

[@TheGetawayMan]

Much as I can see why one might not compare against the Puma DNE2, I want it. The DNE2 fits me so well, but my daily trainer of choice is Novablast/Superblast. Puma and ASICS are doing it for me. Side note - if Adidas could get their heel situation figured out, I dare say I like their foam the best.

[@liamhockey9189]

Look fwd to edge vs sky !

[@TheFenton56]

@kofuzi when you say the midsole is cut back more - how would you compare the midsole width to the Vaporfly or AlphaFly 2? VF and AF2 are too narrow for me - my arches extended too far past the foam causing foot pain. I do not have this issue with Endorphin Elite and races my last 2 marathons in them. Thanks for your perspective! This would be the difference if I buy them or not!

[@dumbcurse]

True to size or need to go 1/2 size up like the previous versions? Really no more rubbing/blister on pinky toe?

[@jazzyjay4595]

Big fan of the MetaSpeed Sky+ Glad it got lighter, more stack, and softer. Those qualities are the only reason I was moving more towards racing a marathon in the Vaporfly.

[@christianschobinger1131]

Mike, I know it’s early but will you run NyC marathon this year?

[@TheRunningScientist]

Are we getting an updated Superblast this year? I love that shoe, but also feel the upper could be better.

[@jimoconnor8597]

Just what I needed in a review! I just can't with Asics having these 2 shoes and trying to decide which would be better for my use without trying them for a while. Can't afford to just buy both. I really didn't like the sky+ at all. Also sent the Endorphin Elite back. Big no's for me. 15 miles in both and shoes I never wanted to run in again, especially a marathon. I'll just skip these both since I can't figure which to buy. Sorry Asics...

[@nightlockgaming3876]

Kofuzi, do you have any recommendations for 5k shoes I can race cross country in? I usually wear Vaporfly 3's but I'm wondering if there are faster shoes that have come out or are going to come out this year before September (Takumi Sen 10 or Eliot Racer for example)

[@bright_h0223]

@kofuzi What you think about metaspeed sky plus vs Paris for half marathon? As U said in the video that marathon first 20km the plus will be faster.

[@fabriciocordeiro2970]

Does the more agressive feeling on the Metaspeed Sky+ makes the shoe more suitable than this later version for 5k and 10k races?

[@pbromka]

How’s the relative bounciness compare to the Endorphin Elite? That’s still my favorite in terms of bounce. I liked the Metaspeed Sky+ alright, but it wasn’t bouncy enough for me to want to race a marathon in it

[@jmarms]

Gag, throw up posture and a chicken crossing the road. Best shoe review video I've ever seen.

[@notsoaeroarnulvillarreal804]

Will more colorways be available alongside these with the March 3rd release?

[@davebelcher8374]

🤔Looks kinda narrow in the mid-foot and rear-foot compared to shoes like SC Elite 4 and Endorphin Pro 4. Do you think it’s stable enough for us four hour marathoners whose mechanics get sloppy in the late going?

[@user-nw9ip3mc3z]

Do we think the new FF Turbo+ will be in the Superblast 2?

[@Anatoly_Tsvetkov]

Finally!!!!

[@rickyhughes]

As a heel striker, the heel grip peeled off after only 10 mile in my Metaspeed sky +s..tough pill to swallow. These are still tempting 😅

[@magnusskold9134]

The rubber extends further back on Edge+ and Edge Paris. Usually heel strikers prefer Edge over Sky (myself included).

[@davidebossini740]

Thanks for the great video! How would you compare these shoes with the Endorphin pro 3 and 4? Do you think the Paris are good for a wide variety of runners like the endorphin pro?

[@kofuzi]

I haven’t tried endorphin pro 4. But I think the Sky Paris is very different. Both Peba foams, but beaded Peba feels very different than non-beaded Peba. Beaded Peba has a distinctive bounce to it

[@davidebossini740]

I see, thank you very much!

[@sainakadnas2060]

Fantastic

[@zyphal1371]

really hope you do a review of the metaspeed edge paris version

[@kofuzi]

Stay tuned

[@mapleridge8]

I watched this video 4 times today because it's that awesome. I guess the chicken prefers the Edge as it's crossing away from the Sky.

[@kofuzi]

Thanks for watching!

[@sebastiansd8436]

Great video! Which one is better for 3000m, this one or the new takumi sen 10?

[@kofuzi]

Takumi Sen, assuming its legal for your track race (not that Metaspeed Sky Paris would be any better in that regard)

[@sebastiansd8436]

@@kofuzi thank you!!!

[@stevros48]

Hey there ... Just wondering what size you went for in the ASICS Superblast and in this shoe ? I find the superblast has a pretty big roomy toebox ... Many shoes I go for a 10.5 but I went to a 10 for the superblast... Just wondering what your thoughts are on the Ms sky Paris are and if you went same size in your superblast ?

[@mfcc1084]

Surprisingly I find the FF Turbo+ foam firmer than the FF Turbo in my initial runs in the Sky Paris. Maybe my foot just has a bias since I am a big fan of the FF Turbo foam. Maybe the foam will soften up a little in my next runs in the Sky Paris. :)

[@markhill8590]

What shoe would you recommended for someone who already has a high cadence of around 180-210, would the sky be better to help improve my stride length as my cadence is already high? Hope you understand my question ok.

[@TimGrose]

Thanks for the preview. Got sizing envy however as yet again it seems ASICS don't want to make their best shoes in a US 14 or bigger. Oh well other brands are available.

[@kofuzi]

I think about you and FOD Runner every time a new ASICS racing shoe comes out

[@TimGrose]

@ Thanks ! Superblast too. At least I can tell my wife all the money I have "saved" :) Or shall I buy some Kayanos to race in...