ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO vs Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite

The Mizuno Hyperwarp Elite and ASICS METASPEED EDGE PARIS come from different Japanese companies, yet the Mizuno almost feels like the long-lost child of the ASICS. They share striking similarities in weight, drop, geometry, stack height, and even upper design, creating a very comparable silhouette and on-foot feel. Both deliver a similar energy return and cushioning profile, with a forefoot that feels a lot more protective than the heel. Their carbon plate shapes also follow a similar shape, though the ASICS uses a more aggressively spooned design. The Mizuno has a few key distinctive elements: it sits on a wider platform and feels more stable overall, and with a slightly lighter build, it comes across as a more advanced, more composed evolution of that same high-performance idea.