Magic Speed 5
Community Rating
  • CEasy Pace
  • SModerate Pace
  • ARace Pace
  • CComfort

Asics

Magic Speed 5

$216.00Speed Trainer

The ASICS Magic Speed 5 is a lightweight, agile carbon-plated speed trainer, praised for its return to a nimble, race-inspired feel and serving as an ideal training companion for ASICS Metaspeed users or an entry-point for those new to carbon plates. It features a dual-foam midsole with bouncy FF Leap over stable FF Blast+ and a full-length carbon plate, delivering a snappy, propulsive ride with excellent grip and a breathable upper. However, its firm nature demands speed, making it unsuitable for easy runs, and its premium price point is a common concern given the availability of discounted race-day super shoes. It excels in intervals, tempo runs, and races from 5K up to half marathon.

Highlights

  • Significantly lighter and more nimble than the previous model
  • Dual-foam midsole delivers a snappy, responsive ride that excels at faster paces
  • Full-length carbon plate adds propulsion and structure without overpowering the feel
  • Highly breathable engineered mesh upper with secure heel lockdown
  • Excellent ASICSGRIP traction, particularly effective in corners and on varied surfaces

Considerations

  • Firm, unforgiving ride at easy or below-threshold paces makes it unsuitable for recovery runs
  • Narrow lateral toe box may cause discomfort for runners with wider feet
  • Non-gusseted tongue can shift during runs, and the upper requires a short break-in period
  • Strictly designed for faster efforts, limiting its versatility for daily training or long runs
  • Initial ride can feel harsh due to the dense FF Blast+ base layer before softening with use

Specifications

Heel Stack37.5 mm
Toe Stack30.5 mm
Drop7mm
Weight220 g
StabilityStable Neutral

Key features

  • Plated

Midsole

  • Primary midsole

    FF Leap

    A-TPU · ASICS

  • Secondary layer

    FF Blast+

    EVA + OBC · ASICS