This looks promising. My Magic Speed 4 is way over 500kms and still has some pop for fast sessions. I like the MS4’s firmer foams compared to other super trainers. Been interested in lower stack shoes that can go the distance and this might be one I can consider.
I kinda feel like they became softer now than before. Maybe it’s just me because I’m leaning towards the heavier side it provides enough support for me on speedier sessions.
Asics Magic Speed 4's. They're not technically a daily trainer, but I've been wearing them for the past 7 months (I'm on my 2nd pair now), and I love them - I run 10k, 5/6 days/wk. I tried the Superblasts, Novablasts, Mach 6's, but just couldn't duplicate the feel of the Magic Speeds, so I went back to them.
I'll throw in my 2 cents as well: I agree they're very responsive and I do feel the energy return on tempo runs. The downside is how firm it is. I've almost always got at least a little foot soreness the day after a run in them. Also, I don't have the issue with the narrow heel that u/mkyend mentioned, but I mostly use them on tracks (either 1/4 mile or 1/2 mile circular track) and I feel like they need more insole support because my insole slides inwards with every step on turns.
That said, I agree that they feel premium and, other than the insole issue, they feel sturdy like they'll last a while and they did help me PR a half marathon, but when they do wear out I'm going to try a different a tempo/race shoe.
I have the MS4 and it rewards pushing off the FF turbo in the forefoot at faster paces (<8 min/mi for me). The stack is tall but not unstable. They’re pretty firm for me at my easy paces (~10min/mi) but it does soften up nicely over the course of a run. Still wouldn’t want to race a half in them though. I often had pretty bad calf soreness after runs (guessing from the toe off), and I later opted for my Aeroglide 3’s over them for workouts.
I transitioned over to Endorphin Pro 4’s which I bought recently on sale which I’ve been happy with for workouts. Might try the MS4’s again after some more strength work.
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