ASICS METASPEED RAY vs Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure

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ASICS METASPEED RAY
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Updated Feb 19, 2026 07:30 PM

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Our Verdict

ASICS METASPEED RAY

Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure

The Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure and the ASICS METASPEED RAY are two of the lightest super shoes available to the masses, but they will best serve different runners for different races. Despite its featherweight, the METASPEED RAY has substantial cushioning that holds up impressively well over long distances. Its higher stack height and soft foam do make it less stable, though, so it can become very wobbly late in the race if your form is fading. The Hyperwarp Pure is a more stable shoe, thanks to its lower stack height and significantly firmer midsole, which also makes it feel much more tuned for shorter races like a 5K or 10K. 

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Variants

  • METASPEED RAY (White/Flash Red - (Men - US 9))
  • METASPEED RAY (White/Flash Red - (Women - US 7))
  • Hyperwarp Pure (White/Lightning Yellow - (Men - US 9))
  • Hyperwarp Pure (White/Lightning Yellow - (Women - US 7))
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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

8.9
8.2

Heel Stack Height 
 

40.0 mm
33.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

34.5 mm
29.7 mm

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

9.0
8.6

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

9.7
9.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

129.3 g (4.56 oz)
139.1 g (4.91 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Stack Height Photo
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

40.0 mm
33.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

34.5 mm
29.7 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.8 mm
4.2 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

5.0 mm
4.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

71 mm (2.8")
84 mm (3.3")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

62 mm (2.5")
71 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
110 mm (4.3")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.78
2.47

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.72
3.70
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

268 mm (10.6")
263 mm (10.4")

Internal Heel Width 
 

54 mm (2.1")
61 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
92 mm (3.6")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No
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Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.2

Forefoot Width Photo  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

-1.5 mm (-0.059")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.088")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

9.5

Forefoot Height Photo  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-1.1 mm (-0.041")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

7.9

Arch Fit Photo  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-3.4 mm (-0.134")

Length Fit 
 

10

Toe Clearance Photo  

ASICS METASPEED RAY Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Other Features Photo
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure 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
8.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Heel Energy Return
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

85.4%
84.5%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

9.0
8.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Forefoot Energy Return
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

88.0%
84.3%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

9.1
7.3

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Heel Cushioning Picture
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Heel Cushioning
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Heel Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

5.21 J
3.92 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.54 J
8.76 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

17.92 J
13.93 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.8
7.8

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Forefoot Cushioning
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Forefoot Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.68 J
5.00 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.62 J
8.31 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.37 J
12.05 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

5.0
6.7

Heel Firmness  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Heel Firmness
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

40.6 N/mm
56.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

113.7 N/mm
144.9 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

269.0 N/mm
303.5 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.3
8.2

Forefoot Firmness  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Forefoot Firmness
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

95.5 N/mm
106.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

181.0 N/mm
227.9 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

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

8.3
7.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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ASICS METASPEED RAY Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.16 J
8.17 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.04 J
8.10 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.91 J
8.06 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.82 J
8.03 J
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ASICS METASPEED RAY

Mizuno Hyperwarp Pure

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