Running Shoes
ASICS GT-2000 V15 Review: A Stability Shoe That Doesn't Feel Like One
The ASICS GT-2000 V15 delivers max-stack softness and a surprisingly normal ride, with 41mm of heel stack and a lighter build than its predecessor.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 323 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Running Shoes
ASICS GT-2010 Edition Review: A Classic Stability Daily Trainer
A well-built stability shoe with a secure heel, solid outsole rubber, and a $130 price that sits comfortably in the stability category.
Running Shoes
ASICS Magic Speed 3 First Impressions: A Real Turnaround
The Magic Speed 3 ditches the flat-feeling formula of version two with a full carbon plate, more foam, and a noticeably bouncier ride.
Running Shoes
Asics Magic Speed 3 First Run Review: A Lighter, Racier Plated Trainer
The Magic Speed 3 gets a full carbon plate, dual FF Blast Plus foam and a big weight drop. Here's how it performs as a fast trainer and budget alternative to super shoes.
Running Shoes
ASICS Magic Speed 3 Review: A Carbon-Plated Trainer That Shines on Speed Days, Plus Two Rivals Worth Knowing
A closer look at the ASICS Magic Speed 3, and how it stacks up against the Adidas Takumi Sen 9 and Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 for workouts and daily training.
Running Shoes
ASICS Magic Speed 3 Review: A Carbon-Plated Racer That Finally Clicks
After two underwhelming versions, the Magic Speed 3 delivers a softer, bouncier, lighter ride with a full-length carbon plate at a tempting $160 price point.
Running Shoes
Asics Magic Speed 3 vs Hoka Mach X: Which Plated Trainer Should You Buy?
Two of the year's most anticipated super trainers go head to head. One is built for speed, the other for everyday miles. Here is how they compare.
Running Shoes
ASICS Magic Speed 3 vs Puma Deviate Nitro 2: Which Super Trainer Deserves a Spot in Your Rotation?
Two of the better super trainers around, compared on weight, ride, fit and price to help you decide which one belongs in your rotation.
Running Shoes
Asics Magic Speed 3 vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 3: Which Tempo Trainer Deserves Your Miles?
Two plated tempo shoes with similar stacks and weights, but one delivers a noticeably springier ride. Here is how they compare.
Running Shoes
ASICS Magic Speed 4 Review: A Plated Trainer That Can Handle Big Mileage
After a 17-mile workout day and a 25-mile double, the ASICS Magic Speed 4 proved more comfortable and versatile than its plated-trainer rivals suggest.
Running Shoes
ASICS Magic Speed 4 vs Magic Speed 3: Which One Should You Buy?
Two very different shoes share one name. We compare the Magic Speed 4 and Magic Speed 3 on weight, stack, ride, stability, and fit to help you choose.
Running Shoes
ASICS Magic Speed 5 Review: A Lightning-Fast Speed Trainer With Real Trade-Offs
The Magic Speed 5 is one of the lightest, most aggressive speed trainers on the market. It rips at hard paces but demands a lot everywhere else. Here's who should buy it and who should skip it.
Running Shoes
Asics Magic Speed Review: A Part-Plated Tempo Shoe That Makes Fast Running Fun
The Asics Magic Speed pairs FF Blast foam with a midfoot-to-forefoot plate for an engaging, propulsive ride. Our initial review covers the upper, midsole, outsole, and value.
Running Shoes
ASICS Mega Blast After 100 Miles: A Durable, Bouncy Daily Trainer Worth the Premium
A long-term look at the ASICS Mega Blast, covering how its aliphatic TPU midsole holds up, where it fits in a rotation, and which alternatives actually make sense.
Running Shoes
ASICS Mega Blast vs Adidas Adizero Evo SL: Which One Deserves Your Money?
A close comparison of two of the most talked-about lightweight training shoes, covering uppers, midsoles, outsoles, and which runner each shoe actually suits.
Running Shoes
ASICS Mega Blast vs Sonic Blast: First-Run Impressions of Two New Blast Trainers
Two new additions to the ASICS Blast lineup tested back to back on the same route: a lightweight, poppy speed trainer and a firm, structured, rocker-heavy trainer.
Running Shoes
Asics Mega Blast vs Super Blast: Which Max-Stack Super Trainer Should You Buy?
A side-by-side look at Asics' new Mega Blast and the proven Super Blast: feel, weight, foam, stability, and which runner each shoe suits best.
Running Shoes
ASICS Mega Blast Review: A Lighter, Bouncier Super Trainer
The Mega Blast brings new ATPU foam, a lower weight, and a lively ride to the Blast family, but the price asks a big question.
Running Shoes
Asics Megablast vs Adidas Hyperboost Edge: Two Big-Stack Super Trainers Compared
Two max-stack super trainers go head-to-head on ride, fit, comfort, and pace range to help you decide which is worth your money.
Running Shoes
Asics Megablast vs Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo: Which Super Trainer Deserves Your Money?
Two high-stack, plate-free super trainers go head to head. One is the premium benchmark, the other is a bargain that runs nearly as well. Here is how they compare.
Running Shoes
ASICS MegaBlast vs SuperBlast 2: Two Trainers, Two Very Different Rides
The MegaBlast and SuperBlast 2 look similar on paper, but the ride, fit, and stability tell a different story. Here is how the two newest Blast trainers compare.
Trail Running Shoes
ASICS Meta Fuji Trail 2 Review: A Balanced Carbon Trail Shoe for Long Days Out
The Meta Fuji Trail 2 pairs dual ASICS foams with an X-shaped carbon plate, and the updated ride is far more controlled than its predecessor.
Running Shoes
Asics Meta Speed Edge Review: A Lightweight Carbon Racer Built for Quick Turnover
The Asics Meta Speed Edge pairs a carbon plate with Flyfoam Blast Turbo foam in a 6.1 oz racing shoe, but heel hot spots and a steep price give some buyers pause.
Running Shoes
ASICS Meta Speed Tokyo Lineup: Sky, Edge, and the New Ray
Three new ASICS racing shoes, a new foam compound, and one strikingly light new model. Here is what changes and which runner each shoe suits.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Paris vs Metaspeed Sky Paris: Which Racing Shoe Suits You?
The Metaspeed Edge Paris is lighter, softer and closer to its Sky sibling than ever. Here is how the two ASICS racers compare and which one to pick.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo: A 100-Mile Review of a Racing Shoe That Rewards Patience
After 100 miles, this super-light racing shoe turned from a disappointment into one of the best racing shoes of 2025. Here is how it breaks in, holds up, and who it actually suits.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo Review: The More Versatile Racer of the New Metaspeed Pair
The Metaspeed Edge Tokyo pairs soft FF Leap Turbo foam up front with a firmer Pebax-based heel layer, delivering a fast, stable ride under 200g. Here is how it compares with the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.
Running Shoes
Asics Metaspeed Edge Paris vs Sky Paris: Which One Matches Your Running Style?
Two overhauled Asics racing shoes with a shared bouncy FF Turbo Plus midsole, light builds, and very different acceleration styles. Here is how to pick.
Running Shoes
ASICS Metaspeed Edge vs Metaspeed Sky: Which Racing Shoe Fits Your Race Day?
Two carbon-plated racers from ASICS look nearly identical but behave very differently. Here is how the lower-stack Edge and the taller Sky split the distance spectrum.
Running Shoes
Asics Metaspeed Fuji Trail Review: A Super Shoe for the Trails
A plated trail shoe with 46 mm of heel stack, low weight, and a propulsive ride that feels closer to a road super shoe than a traditional trail beast.