The Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is a high-performance running shoe crafted for competitive athletes who increase their speed by extending the length of their stride rather than their cadence. This shoe delivers exceptional propulsion and energy conservation, thanks to its responsive carbon plate and advanced cushioning, helping you to achieve your personal bests. While engineered for peak race-day performance, its specialized design means it's optimized for a particular running gait.
FF TURBO™ PLUS Cushioning: Located in the top layer of the midsole, this foam is extremely lightweight and bouncy, delivering enhanced compression and superior energy return for a dynamic ride.
FF LEAP Cushioning: A brand-new super bouncy and lightweight midsole foam placed below FF TURBO™ PLUS, designed to provide even higher energy return and improved cushioning under the forefoot for better responsiveness.
Carbon Plate: An integrated plate through the midsole helps conserve energy by preventing excessive heel drop, while actively generating forward propulsion with each step.
MOTION WRAP™ 3.0 Upper: A lightweight, technically engineered woven material offering improved breathability, precise lockdown, and lightweight comfort, securing your foot effectively.
ASICSGRIP™ Outsole Rubber: This proprietary outsole provides advanced traction and durability across a variety of terrains, ensuring confident strides.
Curved Sole Design: Engineered to help runners conserve more energy throughout their stride, contributing to sustained performance over long distances.
Optimized for Stride Runners: Specifically designed to support runners who speed up by increasing the number of strides, helping to conserve their energy during races.
Exceptional Energy Return: Advanced FF LEAP and FF TURBO™ PLUS cushioning combine for a highly responsive and propulsive feel.
Enhanced Propulsion: The carbon plate actively contributes to forward momentum, aiding in speed and efficiency.
Superior Traction: ASICSGRIP™ outsole provides reliable grip on various surfaces.
Lightweight & Breathable: MOTION WRAP™ 3.0 upper ensures a comfortable, secure, and airy fit, minimizing weight.
Energy Conservation: The overall design, including the carbon plate and curved sole, helps reduce fatigue over long distances.
Race-Day Ready: Built for personal bests, offering a competitive edge for fast efforts and races.
Specialized Design: Optimized specifically for runners who increase stride length to gain speed, it may not provide optimal benefits for 'cadence' focused runners.
Durability for Daily Training: While robust, its high-performance, lightweight construction might mean less overall durability compared to heavier, more cushioned daily trainers if used for every run.
High Stack Height: With a 39.5mm heel and 34.5mm forefoot, the significant stack height might require an adjustment period for some runners.
Less Versatile: Primarily designed for racing and fast efforts, making it potentially less suitable as an all-around training shoe.
Exceptional Energy Return: Advanced FF LEAP and FF TURBO™ PLUS cushioning combine for a highly responsive and propulsive feel.
Enhanced Propulsion: The carbon plate actively contributes to forward momentum, aiding in speed and efficiency.
Superior Traction: ASICSGRIP™ outsole provides reliable grip on various surfaces.
Lightweight & Breathable: MOTION WRAP™ 3.0 upper ensures a comfortable, secure, and airy fit, minimizing weight.
Energy Conservation: The overall design, including the carbon plate and curved sole, helps reduce fatigue over long distances.
Race-Day Ready: Built for personal bests, offering a competitive edge for fast efforts and races.
Specialized Design: Optimized specifically for runners who increase stride length to gain speed, it may not provide optimal benefits for 'cadence' focused runners.
Durability for Daily Training: While robust, its high-performance, lightweight construction might mean less overall durability compared to heavier, more cushioned daily trainers if used for every run.
High Stack Height: With a 39.5mm heel and 34.5mm forefoot, the significant stack height might require an adjustment period for some runners.
Less Versatile: Primarily designed for racing and fast efforts, making it potentially less suitable as an all-around training shoe.
The Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is engineered for your fastest runs, making it an ideal choice for race day, tempo runs, and interval training. Its core strength lies in its ability to support runners who optimize their speed by increasing the length of their stride. The combination of the carbon plate and FF LEAP/FF TURBO™ PLUS cushioning creates a powerful propulsion system that feels like it's launching you forward, reducing the effort required to maintain high speeds.
Race Day: This shoe truly shines on race day, offering the responsiveness and energy conservation needed for marathons, half-marathons, and 10k events where every second counts. The curved sole design works in harmony with your stride to maintain momentum.
Long Runs: Even on longer training runs where you're pushing the pace, the shoe's energy-conserving properties help delay fatigue, allowing you to sustain your effort more effectively.
Speed Work: For track workouts or road intervals, the lightweight design and propulsive feel make hitting target paces feel more achievable. The MOTION WRAP™ 3.0 upper ensures your foot remains securely locked in, even during sharp turns or explosive movements.
The ASICSGRIP™ outsole provides confident footing, even when pushing hard on varied road surfaces. Runners will notice a distinct 'pop' and a feeling of being effortlessly propelled forward, particularly when maintaining a consistent, powerful stride.
Running shoes generally require no complex setup. Simply lace them up to your preferred snugness. For an optimal fit, experiment with different lacing techniques to achieve a secure lockdown that prevents heel slip without causing pressure points.
Runner Type: Best suited for adult runners (male/unisex sizing available) who increase their speed by extending the length of their stride. It is designed for road running and track surfaces.
Activity: Ideal for race days, tempo runs, and speed training. While suitable for occasional fast long runs, it's not typically recommended as an everyday high-mileage trainer due to its specialized, lightweight construction.
To ensure the longevity and performance of your Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo running shoes:
Cleaning: Refer to the care label provided with your shoes for specific cleaning instructions. Generally, use a soft brush or cloth with mild soap and water to gently clean the upper and outsole. Avoid harsh chemicals or machine washing, which can damage materials and adhesives.
Drying: Allow shoes to air dry naturally at room temperature. Avoid direct heat sources like radiators or sunlight, as this can degrade materials and affect the shoe's shape.
Storage: Store your shoes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Remove insoles occasionally to air out the shoes.
Usage: While durable for their intended use, consistent use for purposes beyond racing or speed work (e.g., trail running, heavy gym workouts) may accelerate wear. Rotate with other training shoes to extend their lifespan.