The Asics Magic Velocity 4 is a high-end coach that’s gentle, fast and the perfect device to get you prepared for an upcoming race (and even for the race itself). Designed to really feel just like the Metaspeed Sky or Edge however with a extra inexpensive price ticket, the Magic Velocity is a superb shoe for any kind of observe or street exercise. The latest model now additionally has a full-length carbon plate to make your exercises pop much more!
Class: Impartial/racing
Drop: 8 mm
Weight: 242 g (males’s), 207 g (ladies’s)
MSRP: $220 CAD
Obtainable: July 5, 2024
Higher
The Magic Velocity’s higher has had a notable makeover, with a mesh that’s extraordinarily gentle, with minimal overlays, and extremely snug. The shoe matches like a slipper, and the higher feels much less ridgid (whereas nonetheless holding your foot firmly in place) than its predecessor.
Midsole
The midsole has an thrilling new addition within the type of a carbon plate. (The shoe has all the time had a plate, however the full-length carbon is an improve.) Coupled with the plate is the addition of FF Blast Turbo cushioning towards the entrance of the shoe, providing you with an additional pop at toe-off and mimicking the design of the Metaspeed footwear. All through the remainder of the shoe, Asics’ FF Blast Plus is used, which supplies glorious cushion and assist.
Outsole
The outsole stays Asicsgrip and the location is unchanged. It’s a sturdy and efficient outsole, particularly contemplating how gentle the shoe is. I’ve run in wet circumstances and located no slippage (which is a formidable feat on a observe floor).
Closing ideas
I actually take pleasure in this new model of the Magic Velocity; the updates are vital, and make the shoe a close to stand-in for the Metaspeed collection–Asics’ premium racing footwear. I exploit this shoe for street or observe intervals, usually after I’m operating tempo tempo. It offers a pleasant pop in my stride and eases my effort, serving to with my confidence at quicker paces.
This is a perfect shoe for somebody coaching for something from the 800m to the marathon. Use this to execute a few of your tougher exercises and, when you can, swap it for the Metaspeed on race day. If a Metaspeed isn’t within the price range, the Magic Velocity 4 additionally makes a wonderful race-day shoe.
