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Under Armour
Heel Stack Height
40.0 mm
Weight
129.3 g (4.56 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
Plate
Plastic
Heel Stack Height
38.6 mm
Weight
218.6 g (7.71 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.0 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
ASICS METASPEED RAY
Under Armour Velociti Elite 3
The Under Armour Velociti Elite 3 and the ASICS METASPEED RAY are two low-drop racing shoes, and the Under Armour was worn by the women's winner of the 2026 Boston Marathon, while the ASICS was worn by the runner-up. They offer two completely different rides: the Under Armour is rather stiff but decently stable, while the ASICS is soft and bouncy but extremely wobbly if your form breaks down. For racing purposes, a significant difference is that the ASICS is much lighter, just over half the weight of the Under Armour.
Variants
- METASPEED RAY (White/Flash Red - (Men - US 9))
- METASPEED RAY (White/Flash Red - (Women - US 7))
- Velociti Elite 3 (Black/High Vis Yellow/White - (Men - US 9))
- Velociti Elite 3 (Black/High Vis Yellow/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.6
8.3
Weight
9.7
7.5
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
9.0
8.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
9.7
7.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
129.3 g (4.56 oz)
218.6 g (7.71 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
40.0 mm
38.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.5 mm
34.6 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.8 mm
4.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
4.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
71 mm (2.8")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
62 mm (2.5")
64 mm (2.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.78
2.28
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.72
3.29
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
268 mm (10.6")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
54 mm (2.1")
57 mm (2.2")
Internal Forefoot Width
89 mm (3.5")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-1.5 mm (-0.059")
2.3 mm (0.092")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
1.7 mm (0.068")
Forefoot Fit: Height
9.5
4.6
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-1.1 mm (-0.041")
-6.4 mm (-0.250")
Arch Fit: Width
7.9
7.2
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.4 mm (-0.134")
-4.4 mm (-0.172")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
38 mm (1.5")
Heel Apex Position
16.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
39.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
52 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
63.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
26.8°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
FF LEAP
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Sawtooth
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.2 mm (0.0")
Stretch
6.5%
Breathability
9.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
8.3
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
5.0 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
14.2 hrs
Time To Dry
22.8 hrs
Water Absorption
9.2
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
29.5%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Plastic
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.7
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
85.4%
80.6%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
9.0
8.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
88.0%
82.1%
Heel Cushioning
9.1
8.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
5.21 J
4.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.54 J
10.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.92 J
16.18 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.8
8.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.68 J
5.71 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.62 J
9.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.37 J
14.77 J
Heel Firmness
4.2
5.4
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
27.0 N/mm
42.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
38.6 N/mm
122.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
57.7 N/mm
297.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
4.7
7.0
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
43.6 N/mm
85.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
58.5 N/mm
171.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
82 N/mm
346.9 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
8.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.16 J
9.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.04 J
8.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.91 J
8.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.82 J
8.70 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.5
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
72 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
77.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
23.0 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
283 N
Heel Compression Depth
8.5
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
20.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
28.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
32.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
7.6
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
18.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
22.2 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
25.1 mm
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