ASICS METASPEED SKY TOKYO vs Nike Vaporfly 4
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| ASICSMETASPEED SKY TOKYO | NikeVaporfly 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2025 | March 2025 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Racing | Racing |
| Weight | 159 g (better) | 190 g |
| Heel height | 40 mm | 34.1 mm |
| Forefoot height | 35 mm | 25.5 mm |
| Drop | 5 mm | 6 mm |
| Carbon plate | Yes | Yes |
| Midsole foam | FF LEAP and FF TURBO PLUS | Full-length ZoomX foam midsole, with foam removed where it isn't needed to save weight |
| Plate | Full-length carbon plate, flatter and set higher in the midsole than in the METASPEED EDGE TOKYO | Full-length, curved carbon-fibre Flyplate at a higher angle than the Vaporfly 3 |
| Upper | MOTION WRAP 3.0 | Engineered mesh; smaller heel and tongue; centred lace system with slightly elastic laces |
| Outsole | ASICSGRIP rubber (Running Warehouse) | Thinner blown rubber outsole than the Vaporfly 3 |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Racing, for stride-style runners | Racing from 5K and 10K to the marathon |
| Measured figures | Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 159 g, 40 mm heel, 35 mm forefoot, 5 mm offset. RunRepeat lab: 163 g, 38.7 mm heel, 32.7 mm forefoot, 6.0 mm drop. ASICS's figures, as listed by RunRepeat: 170 g, 39.5 mm heel, 34.5 mm forefoot | RunRepeat lab: 166 g, 34.1 mm heel, 25.5 mm forefoot, 8.6 mm drop |
| Design | ||
| Colourways | – | Spruce Aura/Grey Fog/Ice Peach/Dark Obsidian, Barely Green/Volt Tint/Sapphire/Black Spruce and others |
