ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5

Beginner

Not recommended for beginners. The MAGIC SPEED 5 is ASICS carbon-plate racing trainer featuring FF LEAP + FF BLAST PLUS dual-density foam with full-length carbon plate. At ~196g with 31.0mm/38.0mm (7mm drop) platform, it lacks stability at easy paces. Recommended for runners with 1+ year of experience who can complete a half marathon under 2 hours.

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Basic Information

Brand	ASICS
Model	MAGIC SPEED 5
Year	2026
Gender Version	Unisex
Category	Full Marathon Advanced Runner Speed Training Tempo Run 5-10km Short Run
Terrain	Asphalt

Technical Specifications

Midsole Technology	FF LEAP (top) + FF BLAST PLUS (bottom) dual-density midsole
Carbon Plate Structure	Full-length carbon fiber plate with forefoot propulsion geometry
Upper Material	Lightweight engineered mesh upper with carbon fiber heel counter
Outsole Configuration	ASICSGRIP forefoot rubber + heel exposed foam weight-saving design
Forefoot Thickness	31.0mm
Heel Thickness	38.0mm
Drop	7mm
Weight	196g

Wearing Experience

Fit	Snug
Breathability	(4/5)
Stability	Normal
Cushion Distribution	Even
Feel Attribute	Highly resilient (high rebound, low energy loss, race-grade feel)
Bounce	(5/5)

Runner Matching

Running Style Recommendation	Neutral
Runner Level	Advanced
Weight Range	Light
Width	Standard
Arch Type	Medium
Landing Type	Midfoot

Practical Information

Price

$180.00

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Durability

500 km

User Review Summary

ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5 (2026) — mid-to-high-end carbon-plate racing trainer for efficiency-focused runners. Dual-density FF LEAP (top) + FF BLAST PLUS (bottom) midsole with full-length carbon plate and forefoot propulsion geometry for smooth rolling. Major weight reduction to ~196g (US9) with lower 31.0mm/38.0mm (7mm drop) stack for a nimbler feel. Lightweight engineered mesh upper, ASICSGRIP rubber outsole. High-value carbon option for half-to-full marathon racing and pre-race workouts. MSRP NT$5,280.