Magic Speed 4

I have the MS4, it doesn't really feel good for me unless I'm running sub 3:50 or so. I wouldn't recommend them at all for 5:15. They just really don't come alive until you're pushing the pace and giving them enough juice. I wear the superblast for anything 4:15 and above, it handles all those paces well.

I have ran in the MS4, NB3-4-5, TS9-10, SB2. Imo they're a little more narrow than the daily trainers, but they're supposed to be a lightweight training shoe/budget racer, so the upper is pretty thin. They are narrow like the TS. I use the MS4 for interval and tempo workouts, they really don't feel very good until you're running sub 4:00/km in my experience. Otherwise they just kinda feel terrible. But once you get moving they come alive. But to me they aren't good enough to be racers, so I just use them for extra pop in workouts.

Easy day or long run (anything up to MP) - Superblast 2 Speed work (under MP) - magic speed. Race: metaspeed. This is my shoe rotation

I have them and I agree, they're solid for speed work/race day pero i HATE doing warm up/cooldown paces on them. Sobrang sakit sa binti

I'd recommend Asics Magic Speed 4 if you want a carbon plated shoe or Asics Superblast if you don't want to deal with the initial pains of a plated shoe. I personally use the MS4 for tempo, speed drills, and race day mainly because I don't want to spend a lot for a plated shoe. It gets the job done for me, and I feel the difference in speed when I use them For the Superblast, I personally don't own a pair but I see a lot of reviews that they can really go for a non plated shoe. I pronate too due to my wide feet so I just made sure to get the wide option. I recommend to do the same if you're getting these Edit: Whatever you get, it is highly advisable not to try on a new pair on race day so save the new pair for the next race

The magic speed 4 is very mid, not a good shoe for what it should be. The newer magic speed 5 seems to be basically a stripped down cheaper metaspeed edge tokyo.

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 am currently running in the Asics MB; light with a nice fun springy bounce but wish it was more stable. They weigh 8.2oz in my size 10. The RAD UFO may be a good one to try (about 1/2oz heavier than the MB) Or the upcoming Asics SB3 (mid 8oz range). For reference, I am 6’0 and 150lbs. I jog (plod along) a 5k 5x/week . My regular plodding along is maybe 9-10 minute mile.

Speed work and daily miles? Use the NB5 for daily miles. Magic Speed 4 for tempo sessions. Speed work like on the track, I recommend the Zoomfly 6.