The Tokyo Marathon showcased ASICS’ latest footwear, the METASPEED™ SKY PARIS, and METASPEED™ EDGE PARIS, showcasing advanced technologies and providing the best athletic experience to accomplished runners. The event attracted athletes worldwide, with ASICS Southeast Asia’s PH representatives competing in a course from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building to Tokyo Station. The event showcased passion, dedication, and sportsmanship, showcasing the best in athletic gear.
The METASPEED™ Concept revolutionized the runner’s game in 2021 by introducing two different shoes, each with a distinct running style in mind. STRIDE involves more significant steps and increased speed by extending stride length. On the other hand, CADENCE takes note of smaller steps with minimal up and down motion. Dr.Masanori Sakaguchi, head researcher at ASICS Institute of Sport Science, gives a quick breakdown to help us choose which shoe suits our sensibilities.
“Based on your running style, if you are increasing the step length to increase speed, you should wear the METASPEED™ SKY PARIS. But on the other hand, if you are increasing the number of steps to increase speed, you should wear the METASPEED™ EDGE PARIS.”
The METASPEED™ SKY PARIS and METASPEED™ EDGE PARIS are new running shoes designed for STRIDE and CADENCE styles. They feature a revamped design that maintains ideal posture and foot strike angle, conserving energy for later races. The shoes have a weight reduction of approximately 22g, thanks to MOTION WRAP™ UPPER 2.0 and FF TURBO PLUS midsole foam.
“We’ve updated almost all materials for lighter weight, higher bounce, and improved stability,” said Kenta Tateno, head of the ASICS Corporation Performance Running Development Team. “Athletes’ feedback on this has been very positive and they have confidence that it’s the best shoe for marathons.”
The METASPEED™ SKY PARIS and METASPEED™ EDGE PARIS are athletic shoes designed by the ASICS Institute of Sport Science (ISS). The SKY PARIS features a more comprehensive full-length carbon plate in the forefoot, improving bounce with each step. The EDGE PARIS is ideal for cadence runners because it has a more strategically placed carbon plate, an updated minimal design, and a lighter weight.
“We are focusing on the performance of elite athletes. But at the same time, we are focusing on protection,” said Dr.Sakaguchi. “If we only focus on their performance, they may get injured. We are providing the best solution for performance as well as protection.”
The “C-Project” team developed the METASPEED™ Concept, a human-centric shoe design for ASICS athletes. The team provided the best shoes for any running style. During the Tokyo Marathon, ASICS’ influencers and runners visited the facility to learn about shoe materials and study different runners’ running forms. This helped identify foot placement and style differences, which were crucial for choosing the perfect shoe.
The METASPEED™ SKY PARIS and the METASPEED™ EDGE PARIS shoes are now available for men and women from ASICS retail and online stores for ₱ 14,990.00.
To learn more about the METASPEED™ SKY PARIS and the METASPEED™ EDGE PARIS shoes and the advanced technologies, please visit asics.com.
