Part of a two shoe, pinnacle race day shoe line up, the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is designed for runners who speed up by increasing the length of their stride and helps conserve energy with every step. The ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo updates the Previous Paris version with a brandnew foam in the midsole, called FF Leap. Used in the bottom of the midsole for more cushioning and higher energy return, the top layer uses the same FF TURBO PLUS from previous versions. Designed this way around you get improved responsiveness with better stability through the landing phase.A higher carbon plate positioning, and thicker foam through the toe area than its sister shoe the METASPEED EDGE, gives higher energy return through an extended stride, helping maintain your pace through the later stages of a race.The MOTIONWRAP 3.0 upper is lightweight and made from a technical engineered woven fabric for precise lockdown, in the outsole ASICSGRIP provides advanced traction across a range of terrains. Weight 170gStack height 39.5 34.5mmHeel offset 5mmMOTION WRAP 3.0 upper A lightweight technical engineered woven material that helps lock the foot onto the shoes platformFF LEAP cushioning This midsole foam is super bouncy and lightweight. It39s designed to help provide a higher energy return and better cushioning under the forefoot areaFF TURBO PLUS cushioning This midsole foam is extremely lightweight and bouncier than FF TURBO cushioning. It39s designed for an even more advanced energy return and cushioning experience during your runCarbon plate A plate that helps you enhance the energy return from the midsole by increasing the deformable foam volume under the plate, thanks to the wide shape and higher position in the forefoot partASICSGRIP outsole rubber ASICS proprietary outsole that provides advanced grip on a variety of terrain. Boost your cadence, break your records. This lightweight and explosive shoe optimizes every stride to help you maintain pace to the finish line. Perfect for breaking the 30 km barrier with efficiency and speed! Surface: Asphalt Type of shoe: Neutral Use: Competition Drop: 5 mm Plate: Carbon – Full plate that enhances propulsion and reduces fatigue Cushioning: FF LEAP (upper) + FF TURBO PLUS (lower)