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ASICS Magic Speed 5vsNike Vaporfly 4

The ASICS Magic Speed 5 and Nike Vaporfly 4 score 59% on spec similarity. Going from the ASICS Magic Speed 5 to the Nike Vaporfly 4: 1 mm less drop, with the same weight.

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The Δ column is the Nike Vaporfly 4 minus the ASICS Magic Speed 5. A dash means we don't have a sourced value.

ASICS Magic Speed 5 vs Nike Vaporfly 4 specifications
SpecASICS Magic Speed 5Nike Vaporfly 4Δ
Heel stack37.5 mm——
Forefoot stack30.5 mm——
Drop7 mm6 mm−1mm
Weight190 g190 g±0g
RRP (GBP)—£239.99—
CategoryRaceRacesame
SupportNeutralNeutralsame
SurfaceRoadRoadsame
StatusCurrentCurrentsame

Who should pick which

Based only on the numbers above. Fit and feel aren't in this comparison.

Pick the
ASICS Magic Speed 5

if you want:

  • a higher heel-to-toe drop (7 vs 6 mm)
Pick the
Nike Vaporfly 4

if you want:

  • a lower heel-to-toe drop (6 vs 7 mm)
FAQ FAQ

ASICS Magic Speed 5 vs Nike Vaporfly 4: questions

Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.

Which is lighter, the ASICS Magic Speed 5 or the Nike Vaporfly 4?

Neither: both publish 190 g. Weights are as published, at each brand's reference size: unisex (size not stated) for the ASICS Magic Speed 5, men's size 9 (region not stated) for the Nike Vaporfly 4.

What's the drop difference between the ASICS Magic Speed 5 and the Nike Vaporfly 4?

1 mm. The ASICS Magic Speed 5 has a 7 mm drop and the Nike Vaporfly 4 a 6 mm drop.

How similar are the ASICS Magic Speed 5 and the Nike Vaporfly 4?

They score 59% on Trova's spec similarity, which compares published heel stack, drop, weight, category and support. Both are in our race category.