The Magic Speed 4 evolves into a full-fledged super-trainer. Boasting 43.5mm of stack with FF TURBO under the forefoot and a sculptured carbon plate at $170, it delivers 90% of Metaspeed race performance with double the durability.
Skip it — or buy it
Verdict: buySkip it if
You want a forgiving daily shoe for slow recovery jogs and relaxed pacing. Rigid full-length carbon plate feels awkward and slap-like at paces slower than 5:00/km.
You prefer natural foot flexibility and metatarsal bending during your stride. Sculptured carbon plate creates a stiff, rigid rocker that eliminates foot flexion.
You run primarily on loose gravel or dirt paths with uneven camber. Tall 43.5mm rearfoot stack paired with a stiff plate demands clean, predictable road surfaces.
Buy it if
You want race-grade carbon plate propulsion at an accessible $170 price point. Delivers genuine super-shoe rocker mechanics at significantly lower cost than $250+ racers.
You need a high-mileage workout shoe that mimics your race-day carbon super shoes. Forefoot FF TURBO pod and carbon lever duplicate race-day mechanics while saving race shoes.
You demand dependable wet-weather traction during high-speed tempo sessions. Full ASICSGRIP outsole rubber coverage provides confident bite across slick pavement.
What the community says
Synthesized from 21 wear-test videos and 175+ Reddit runner logs.
- n=17
Stiff Plate Break-In RequirementModerate
Rigid carbon rocker places substantial mechanical demand on calves and plantar fascia.
- n=14
Tall Rearfoot Stack HeightModerate
43.5mm rear stack requires deliberate attention when cornering sharply or on cambered roads.
