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ASICS METASPEED SKY PARIS
Nike Vaporfly 4
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Tested using Methodology v0.9
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Weight
176.6 g (6.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Weight
160.5 g (5.66 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Our Verdict
ASICS METASPEED SKY PARIS
Nike Vaporfly 4
The ASICS METASPEED SKY PARIS and the Nike Vaporfly 4 are both elite-level racing shoes built for efficiency and speed, but they deliver their performance in slightly different ways. The Vaporfly 4 is lighter, which can offer an edge in running economy. Both shoes have a snug, race-ready fit, but the Nike has a more standard length, whereas the ASICS runs a bit short. Underfoot, the Nike uses a sharply angled carbon plate embedded deep within the ZoomX foam for a bouncy, rolling transition. In contrast, the ASICS shoe positions its plate closer to the foot and more parallel through the midsole, resulting in a snappy toe-off.
Variants
- METASPEED SKY PARIS (Illuminate Mint/Black - (Men - US 9))
- METASPEED SKY PARIS (Illuminate Mint/Black - (Women - US 7))
- METASPEED SKY PARIS (Light Blue/Black - (Men - US 9))
- METASPEED SKY PARIS (Light Blue/Black - (Women - US 7))
- METASPEED SKY PARIS (Safety Yellow/Black - (Men - US 9))
- METASPEED SKY PARIS (Safety Yellow/Black - (Women - US 7))
- METASPEED SKY PARIS (Sunrise Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
- METASPEED SKY PARIS (Sunrise Red/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Bright Crimson/Mint Foam/Cave Purple/Lime Blast - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Ghost/Persian Violet/Football Grey/Blue Void - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Ghost/Persian Violet/Football Grey/Blue Void - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (Sail/Total Orange/White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Vaporfly 4 (Sail/Total Orange/White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Vaporfly 4 (White/Obsidian Mist/Pure Platinum/Gridiron - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
8.5
7.4
Forefoot Stack Height
34.4 mm
26.4 mm
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
35.1 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
8.8
9.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
176.6 g (6.23 oz)
160.5 g (5.66 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.2 mm
35.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
34.4 mm
26.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
4.8 mm
8.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
74 mm (2.9")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Arch Width
56 mm (2.2")
50 mm (2.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
101 mm (4.0")
108 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.89
2.13
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.94
3.84
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
260 mm (10.2")
271 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
49 mm (1.9")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
83 mm (3.3")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Carbon Fiber
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.8
8.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
79.7%
84.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.5
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
84.0%
82.6%
Heel Cushioning
7.5
6.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.30 J
3.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.30 J
8.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
15.81 J
12.32 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.0
6.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.69 J
4.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.45 J
6.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.22 J
9.46 J
Heel Firmness
5.6
7.3
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
51.2 N/mm
59.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
112.8 N/mm
167.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
247.5 N/mm
383.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
9.0
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
101.4 N/mm
141.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
179.9 N/mm
293.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
332.0 N/mm
555.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.30 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.06 J
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