Asics has launched two new models in the flagship Metaspeed series called the Metaspeed Sky Paris and the Metaspeed Edge Paris. The shoes combine Asics’ top technologies to “support runners who want to feel and perform at their best when chasing down new personal bests,“ the brand says.
After a rigorous design and testing process led by the Asics Institute of Sport Science and also involving a number of third-party testers and over one hundred elite athletes around the world, Asics has further improved the Metaspeed series by lightening the shoe, making it softer and bouncier, and revamping the configuration of its full-length carbon plate.
The Metaspeed range was first introduced in 2021 as an industry first: Two simultaneously launched new speed shoes (Sky and Edge), specifically designed with two distinct running styles in mind. The team behind the two shoes – codenamed “C-Project” – broke new ground by taking a human-centric design approach. Having noticed that the racing shoes of the time were only favoring one type of runner, Asics was able to help a number of athletes by eliminating the need to adjust their running style to fit their shoes.
The new Metaspeed Sky Paris and the Metaspeed Edge Paris shoes are tailored for the stride and cadence running styles, respectively. Crucially they feature a revamped design to previous models, helping maintain the ideal posture and foot strike angle as runners become fatigued, so they conserve more energy for later in the race.
The shoes will be available for men and women from Asics retail and online stores from March 4, 2024, for €250.
