The ASICS Magic Speed was replaced by the ASICS Magic Speed 5
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the ASICS Noosa Tri 16, 87% similar on published specs.
The current version of the ASICS Magic Speed line. Compared with the ASICS Magic Speed: 3.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 3 g heavier.
+3.5mm stack+2mm drop+3gWhy the ASICS Noosa Tri 16
Compared with the ASICS Magic Speed: 0.5 mm less heel stack and 28 g heavier, with the same drop. Different category: tempo vs race.
−0.5mm stack±0mm drop+28g| Spec | ASICS Magic Speed | ASICS Noosa Tri 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 34 mm | 33.5 mm |
| Drop | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 215 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the ASICS Magic Speed.
- +5mm stack−1mm drop−10gRRP —
- +5mm stack+3mm drop+1gRRP £254.99
- +5.5mm stack±0mm drop−17gRRP —
ASICS Magic Speed: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the ASICS Magic Speed?
The ASICS Magic Speed 5 is the current version of the ASICS Magic Speed line. Versions in between: ASICS Magic Speed 2, ASICS Magic Speed 3 and ASICS Magic Speed 4.
What is the closest alternative to the ASICS Magic Speed from another brand?
On published specs, the adidas Adizero Adios Pro 5, at 77% spec similarity. Compared with the ASICS Magic Speed: 5 mm more heel stack, 1 mm less drop and 10 g lighter. Both are in our race category.
How is the ASICS Magic Speed 5 different from the ASICS Magic Speed?
On published specs, going from the ASICS Magic Speed to the ASICS Magic Speed 5: 3.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop and 3 g heavier.
Is the ASICS Magic Speed still available?
Trova lists the ASICS Magic Speed as discontinued; the current version of the ASICS Magic Speed line is the ASICS Magic Speed 5. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the ASICS Magic Speed?
Published specs for the ASICS Magic Speed: 34 mm stack, 5 mm drop, 187 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our race category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the ASICS Magic Speed.
ASICS Magic Speed specs →