Metaspeed Edge Paris vs Metaspeed Sky Paris

This is the Metaspeed Edge Paris, and it’s got the same foam, the same last, the same stack height, and the same drop as the Metaspeed Sky Paris. But these two shoes really couldn’t be more different. In this video, I'll go over the practical differences, and because most run specialty won't carry both the Metaspeed Edge Paris and Metaspeed Sky Paris, I'll go over some ways that you can figure out which of the two shoes you'll prefer (it's probably metaspeed sky Paris)

0:00 intro
0:55 disclosures
1:15 specs
3:40 what's it like
6:11 edge vs sky
9:21 pairing options
11:23 buying guide and alternatives

Disclosures: ASICS sent me these shoes to review, so I did not have to pay for them. However, no one is paying me to make this video or to include their shoes in this video. No one will get a chance to preview any of my footage or my thoughts before this video goes up on YouTube.

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[monhmonhmonhmonh]

Asics marketing department has made it very kofuzing....

[nicolasniperamento]

By far the best explanation I've seen about those two very confusing models. I ordered the Edge Paris while listening to this video, thanks for helping me make a decision.

[cameronthaijohnson]

I actually find the Edge Paris more comfortable/softer so I think it will depend on your stride like Asics says. I think the Sky Paris depends on a long stride with a powerful forefoot strike basically and the Edge Paris is more of that classic rolling over supershoe feel. It's like the Alphafly v1 vs Vaporfly. They're definitely closer than they've ever been and the difference is the most subtle. Both shoes are absolutely the best they have been.

[laalaastl]

I agree that ASICS marketing is too geeky for its own good. I demarcate the two based more on distance and speed. I think of Edge as being for shorter, faster efforts and Sky for longer, slower grinds. Trying both is really the only way to know for sure what works best for you. Definitely one to buy in-store after a treadmill trial or online from a store with a good return policy.

[TimGrose]

Best practical explanation of the differences between the Sky & Edge shoe have seen in what 3 years of them now. Just pity they don't do either in a US 14 for me as my choice is easy - can't wear either! Before the default just seemed to be get the Sky as nobody really uses the Edge but sounds like they have at least got a more compelling choice this time. The cadence/stride thing, I always was a bit of a red herring as impossible to speed up without increasing both to a certain extent and then it is like asking if you are tall or short. Well a lot of runners are neither!

[josemaioral]

I watched many videos reviewing these two shoes, but none as complete and enlightening as yours! In a word: Excellent! I always really appreciate your comparison with similar models as this helps a lot to understand what the new model presented is like. In this case, your observation that the EDGE is firmer and the Sky is softer makes all the difference to me. I like firm shoes and I just hate soft midsoles. For this reason alone, my choice between the two is made. His choice of smaller routes for the Edge and the comparison with Adidas' excellent Takumi were also useful. Congratulations for your work!

[chinitopogi]

I bought the asics metaspeed Edge paris today, i will use this on my 32km race day on August.. It felt good and as if there's an airsack similar to alphafly 3 which makes you move forward, bounce and etc.

[Martha-fluterunner]

Your midfoot-forefoot vs midfoot-heel striker explanation is the most accessible I've encountered thus far. It enhances my very high cadence as another factor. I’m a midfoot striker based in my own and my coach's observation. Since the vast majority of runners touch down initially on the rear lateral edge before pronating (in a good, normal way) into their full footstrike I assume that doesn’t count as a heel strike. Even you, Kofuzi, have mentioned a few times that you show wear there on your outsoles and you’re a very obvious forefoot striker.

[Drew.Whitcomb]

I was the exact opposite. Sky distracted me and felt like extra work whereas the Edge felt like it was working with me on every step. Totally agree about how confusing it is to recommend one or the other.

[stacymk]

Have been waiting on this review. Thank you! Excited to try the sky!

[adamsouthard]

I imagine that the reason the Sky feels a lot softer is the late rocker. Since you already land pretty far forward you're landing a little bit into the rocker on the Edge. With the Paris you're landing on a lot more stack.

[dilkoko]

These shoes are absolutely beautiful aesthetically. Amazing job as usual!

[nimbra]

Personally, according to my watch data it’s clear that my stride length varies more proportionately with my speed than to my cadence. In the first iteration, I tried both and Sky was the clear winner for me.

[eulogyforadream]

Thank you for the break down. I really want to try the Sky Paris.
I'm not as marketing genius but I don't understand why they look so similar. At least it's a nice colorway.

[centipede]

Your opinion are very useful and clearer than Asics👍🏻👍🏻

[MrShield]

You missed one difference between the shoes, that also confirms your theory of foot striking position. The outsole rubber extends farther back on Edge compared to Sky. Place both pairs on a table with the back towards you and you will see there is a very prominent difference.

[gtromble]

Elite marathoners run at paces that are faster
than most people's 5K pace. Seems to me that when you run fast you're starting to experience what the shoe was designed for. The shoe doesn't know about effort, but does know about pace and biomechanics through how force is loaded through the shoe and the velocity at which the midsole compresses and rebounds. The idea that a marathon race shoe designed for elites would be good for a 10 min per mile runner just because both are exerting marathon effort doesn't make sense to me. I'm not saying that you said exactly that, but you did talk about whether the shoe would be good for marathon effort and I don't think that can apply across the full range of runners.

[crzyscorp]

I love your videos in general, but thank you so much for this review/comparison in particular!

[benwalton]

Previously couldn’t decide between Sky+ and Edge+. I class myself as a cadence runner but reviews for Edge+ were that it was best up to half marathon so I decided on Sky+ for marathon. I then accidentally ordered the Edge+! Got the Sky+ too eventually and raced in Sky+ for NYC Marathon but have since found the Edge+ to be the fastest shoe I’ve ever ran in. Recently got HM PB of 75 running in Edge+ and I don’t find it hard at all, running 200spm. Ordered Edge Paris and will race London Marathon in this hoping for a PB also. I’m 63kgs and 178cm.

[gregruns]

I just got my Edge delivered yesterday, it is quite beautiful in person...I told Emily I wasn't too crazy about the black and yellow accents business, but I think I have changed my mind.