ASICS METASPEED RAY vs ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO

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Our Verdict

ASICS METASPEED RAY

ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO

The ASICS METASPEED RAY and ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO are both high-performance racing shoes, but they cater to slightly different runners. The RAY is the lighter of the two, using a partial forefoot plate and a single layer of FF Leap foam to deliver exceptional rebound and a more energetic toe-off. It feels softer and more efficient at faster paces, rewarding mid-to-forefoot strikers who maintain form. The EDGE TOKYO, with its full-length spoon-shaped plate, feels snappy and propulsive. Additionally, its dual-layer construction, which includes FF Turbo+ at the base, offers a firmer heel and greater stability, holding up better over long distances. This makes it a more approachable and consistent marathon option, while the RAY remains the choice for those chasing maximum efficiency and bounce.

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Variants

  • METASPEED RAY (White/Flash Red - (Men - US 9))
  • METASPEED RAY (White/Flash Red - (Women - US 7))
  • METASPEED EDGE TOKYO (Flash Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • METASPEED EDGE TOKYO (Flash Red/Black - (Women - US 7))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

8.9
8.7

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

9.0
8.3

Weight  

9.7
9.0

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

9.7
9.0

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Right Shoe Weight Photo
ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Left Shoe Weight Photo
ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

129.3 g (4.56 oz)
165.5 g (5.84 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Stack Height Photo
ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

40.0 mm
39.5 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

34.5 mm
34.8 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.8 mm
4.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
5.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

ASICS METASPEED RAY 3D Model Full Shoe
ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

71 mm (2.8")
75 mm (3.0")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

62 mm (2.5")
74 mm (2.9")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
106 mm (4.2")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.78
1.90

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.72
3.05
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

ASICS METASPEED RAY 3D Model Internal
ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

268 mm (10.6")
265 mm (10.4")

Internal Heel Width 
 

54 mm (2.1")
54 mm (2.1")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
90 mm (3.5")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Other Features Photo
ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.7
8.7

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

85.4%
85.1%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

9.0
8.3

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

88.0%
82.9%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

9.1
8.2

Heel Cushioning Picture  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Heel Cushioning Picture
ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

5.21 J
4.04 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.54 J
9.93 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.92 J
16.17 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.8
8.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Forefoot Cushioning Picture
ASICS METASPEED EDGE TOKYO Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.68 J
5.10 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.62 J
9.11 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.37 J
13.70 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
5.4

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

40.6 N/mm
47.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

113.7 N/mm
116.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

269.0 N/mm
266.7 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.3
7.2

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

95.5 N/mm
91.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

181.0 N/mm
181.9 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

341.2 N/mm
350.9 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.3
8.7

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.16 J
9.79 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.04 J
9.60 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.91 J
9.49 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.82 J
9.42 J
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