ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5 vs ANTA C202 7

The ANTA C202 7 and the ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5 are both super trainers with partial carbon plates, but they have a few major differences. The ANTA C202 7 is the more cushioned and more absorbent option, with a higher stack and a midsole that returns a touch more energy, giving it a slightly more protective and comfort-oriented feel for fast efforts. Its plate runs from the forefoot and extends farther back. The ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5 is the more minimal and more nimble of the two, with a lighter build and a more stripped-back feel that makes it come across as especially efficient when you want quicker turnover. Its plate sits in a more central position under the midfoot.