ASICS METASPEED RAY vs 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, though, with the Velociti Elite 3 being rather stiff but decently stable, while the Metaspeed Ray is soft and bouncy, but extremely wobbly if your form breaks down. For racing purposes, a significant difference is that the Ray is much lighter, just over half the weight of the Under Armour.