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ASICS MAGIC SPEED 4
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Weight
g ( oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
mm
Plate
Weight
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Our Verdict
ASICS MAGIC SPEED 4
ASICS SONICBLAST
Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
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Variants
- MAGIC SPEED 4 (Purple Spectrum/Pale Pink - (Women - US 7))
- MAGIC SPEED 4 (Safety Yellow/Black - (Women - US 7))
- MAGIC SPEED 4 (Soothing Sea/Black - (Men - US 9))
- MAGIC SPEED 4 (Soothing Sea/Black - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Black/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Citron/Tranquil Teal - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST (Cream/Blue Fade - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST (Cream/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Dark Pink Clay/White - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Winter Sea/Stillwater - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.7
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
47.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
37.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.94
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.02
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
81.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
20.36 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.45 J
Heel Firmness
4.1
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
46.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
82.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
178.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
74.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
157.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
328.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.73 J
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