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Heel Stack Height
39.6 mm
Weight
180.2 g (6.36 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
35.1 mm
Weight
160.5 g (5.66 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
ASICS METASPEED EDGE PARIS
Nike Vaporfly 4
The Nike Vaporfly 4 and the ASICS METASPEED EDGE PARIS are both lightweight carbon-plated racers built for performance, but they deliver different sensations underfoot. The Nike is noticeably lighter, giving it an edge in terms of efficiency at race pace. The Nike shoe has a lower stack height, so it feels closer to the ground. Also, the Nike model's forefoot is firmer, providing a crisp, direct toe-off that some runners find more responsive. The ASICS, by contrast, offers a slightly softer and more balanced feel overall, with a smoother rocker and a more stable platform.
Variants
- METASPEED EDGE PARIS (Illuminate Mint/Black - (Men - US 9))
- METASPEED EDGE PARIS (Illuminate Mint/Black - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.2
7.2
Forefoot Stack Height
34.8 mm
26.4 mm
Heel Stack Height
39.6 mm
35.1 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.6
5.8
Weight
8.7
9.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.7
9.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
180.2 g (6.36 oz)
160.5 g (5.66 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.6 mm
35.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.8 mm
26.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.8 mm
8.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
74 mm (2.9")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
56 mm (2.2")
50 mm (2.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
101 mm (4.0")
108 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.87
2.13
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.90
3.84
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
262 mm (10.3")
271 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
52 mm (2.0")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
90 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.0
8.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.7 mm (-0.066")
-3.4 mm (-0.134")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.6 mm (-0.102")
0.8 mm (0.032")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
9.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.089")
-0.8 mm (-0.032")
Arch Fit: Width
9.1
6.7
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.7 mm (-0.069")
-5.0 mm (-0.196")
Length Fit
7.0
7.0
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.9
7.5
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
12 mm (0.5")
20 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
16.4%
18.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
33.2°
21.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.8
6.8
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
46 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
69.5%
60.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
33.2°
22.7°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Type
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
4.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
20.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.2
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.2%
84.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.3
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
82.5%
82.6%
Heel Cushioning
7.3
6.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.41 J
3.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.99 J
8.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.13 J
12.32 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.3
6.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.07 J
4.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.98 J
6.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.42 J
9.46 J
Heel Firmness
7.8
7.8
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
41.9 N/mm
38.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
54.4 N/mm
55.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
77.6 N/mm
82.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.7
8.8
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
55.8 N/mm
60.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
71.6 N/mm
83.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
98 N/mm
118 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.6
5.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.33 J
6.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
8.17 J
6.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.08 J
6.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.02 J
6.06 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.6
6.9
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
145 N
83 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.1
8.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
72.3%
78.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.2
8.5
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
19.9 N/mm
28.0 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
331 N
325 N
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