Dave's pick of the pair — a very light, very responsive racer whose structured heel and explosive forefoot suit his mechanics from 5K up to the marathon. — Doctors of Running
A refined, very lightweight race-day shoe (~6 oz) with a comfortable softer-than-before ride that both reviewers would now choose for a marathon, though it lacks the aggressive propulsion of top competitors and looks too similar to prior Metaspeed versions.
Best for: Marathon racing, including non-PR efforts, for runners who want an extremely lightweight race shoe with balanced cushioning.
The reviewer's current marathon race shoe of choice — extremely fast, lightweight, and grippy, with good versatility across race distances up to the marathon.
Best for: Half marathon to marathon racing
After a slow start requiring 40-50 miles of break-in, the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo became one of the reviewer's top racing shoes of 2025. The midsole gets bouncier and more responsive with wear, outsole durability is excellent at 100 miles, but the upper lacks security and can be harsh on skin without proper socks. Best suited for 5K to half marathon distances.
Best for: 5K to half marathon racing and speed workouts for intermediate to advanced runners who can tolerate a lighter, less structured shoe
Best for: Runners wanting a rolling, highly-rockered racer for 10K to marathon
Patience-rewarding racer; once the midsole breaks in, it's a phenomenal carbon option for the price/weight.
The Metaspeed Edge Tokyo keeps the familiar Edge geometry with a slightly more spacious forefoot and a wider heel platform, paired with a notably bouncier forefoot foam than the Paris.
Dave's pick of the pair — a very light, very responsive racer whose structured heel and explosive forefoot suit his mechanics from 5K up to the marathon.
Best for: Runners who want a stable, structured heel with a lively, bouncy forefoot toe-off for 5K through marathon racing
Best for: Runners who want a more stable heel with a bouncy forefoot, especially for 5K and 10K paces or races with lots of turns/track work.
Chosen as the ASICS race-day pick over the more hyped Sky Tokyo for feeling more stable thanks to FF Turbo Plus in the heel, while still delivering the brand's excellent FF Leap forefoot pop.
Best for: Marathon racing for runners who want a bit more underfoot stability than the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo without sacrificing forefoot pop.
#7. Softer/more forgiving ride, less dependent on foot strike. Works for both cadence and stride runners. Upper is a bit generous — could lose weight there.
#4. EDDBUD's preferred Metaspeed variant in 2025.
A rocker-driven super racer that rewards shorter strides, faster cadence, and heel-to-forefoot transitions, and is the more durable and likely more broadly appealing of the two Tokyo models.
Best for: Cadence-focused racers, heel strikers, and runners who want a pronounced rocker feel with slightly more durability than the Sky Tokyo.
EDDBUD calls the Edge Tokyo the best Metaspeed so far — a more stable, more responsive, more durable racer than the Sky Tokyo that combines the best of the last two Metaspeed generations and suits stride runners picking up the pace.
Best for: Shorter, faster efforts such as 5K and mile/half-mile reps; versatile all-round racer for stride runners who increase cadence with pace
Closest competitor to the Vaporfly 4 — very similar weight, plate placement, and drop, with more stack and better outsole material; only narrowly loses to the Vaporfly on overall pick.
Best for: Cadence-style racers at 5K–half marathon distances who want extra stack over the Vaporfly 4.
Best for: Same as Sky Paris — 5K to half marathon racing.
A still-very-fast racer that the reviewer currently favors as his Chicago Marathon shoe because the Turbo Plus heel feels more stable and forgiving as fatigue sets in, pending half marathon heat-spot testing.
Best for: Half marathon to marathon distances, particularly for runners who get tired and shuffle with shorter strides late in a marathon
Fordy loved the Edge Tokyo in a 10K race, praising its lightness, energy return, and improved heel stability, and is strongly considering it as his Chicago Marathon race shoe.
Best for: Racing (10K up to marathon) for cadence-focused runners looking for a light, lively race shoe with more forgiving heel stability.
The heel-striker counterpart to the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo with flipped foam orientation and a more aggressively sloped plate to absorb heel impact and aid forward roll; similar upper to the Sky but optimized for a different foot strike.
The most compelling Metaspeed Edge yet — FF Leap makes it more cushioned, springier and lighter, and broadens its appeal beyond pure heel strikers, though Kofuzi still finds the Sky a better fit for his forefoot strike.
Best for: Heel strikers racing the marathon, and the most forefoot-striker-friendly Metaspeed Edge yet
The Run Testers rank the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo joint-second among racing shoes — very light and bouncy, excelling over long distances, with some team members running their fastest marathons in it.
A top-tier carbon racing shoe that improves on its predecessor with better stability, lighter weight, and bouncier cushioning from the FF Leap foam layer. All testers found it fast and efficient, with one placing it in his top three to five carbon racers, though one tester still preferred the Sky Tokyo's snappier ride feel.
Best for: Half marathon and marathon racing for runners who want a lightweight, bouncy carbon racer with good energy return and more cushion than the Sky Tokyo
Best for: Marathon racing with more late-race comfort than the Fast-R 3
Best for: Top overall marathon racing pick (tied with Sky Tokyo).
Best for: Marathon PB chasing when you want softer protection than the Fast-R 3.
Best for: High-cadence racers from 5K to marathon
A great carbon plate racing shoe that feels smoother and more propulsive than the Edge Paris, with a noticeable forefoot punch from the FF Leap foam; closer than ever to the Sky Tokyo in feel and a strong racing option.
Best for: Racing for high-cadence runners who want a lightweight carbon plate shoe with forefoot pop.
Reviewers note: Performance fit shared with the Sky: translucent lightweight mesh, thin non-gusseted tongue, linear heel counter with minimal medial/lateral pressure, slightly narrow heel, normal midfoot, and normal-to-slightly-wide forefoot with extra volume for swelling on longer distances.
Per Doctors of Running.
The ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris weighs about 159g (men's 9), has a 40.0mm heel stack and a 5.0mm heel-toe drop.
Reviewers compare the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris to ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris, ASICS Metaspeed Ray, Saucony Endorphin Elite 3.
Per Doctors of Running, The Run Testers, Ben Parkes, Kofuzi, Believe in the Run, EDDBUD, FORDY RUNS.
Next Pair aggregates 29 expert reviews of the ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris, including Doctors of Running, The Run Testers, Ben Parkes.
Per Doctors of Running, The Run Testers, Ben Parkes.
Compared to other road racing in the same lane.
