The ASICS Magic Speed 4 was replaced by the ASICS Magic Speed 5
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the ASICS Novablast 6, 60% similar on published specs.
The current version of the ASICS Magic Speed line. Compared with the ASICS Magic Speed 4: 5 mm less heel stack and 52 g lighter.
−5mm stack−52gWhy the ASICS Novablast 6
Compared with the ASICS Magic Speed 4: 1 mm less heel stack and 11 g heavier. Different category: daily trainer vs race.
−1mm stack+11g| Spec | ASICS Magic Speed 4 | ASICS Novablast 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 42.5 mm | 41.5 mm |
| Drop | — | 8 mm |
| Weight | 242 g | 253 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the ASICS Magic Speed 4.
- −1.5mm stack+8gRRP £145
- −2.5mm stack−24gRRP —
- ±0mm stack+23gRRP £140
ASICS Magic Speed 4: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the ASICS Magic Speed 4?
The ASICS Magic Speed 5 is the current version of the ASICS Magic Speed line.
What is the closest alternative to the ASICS Magic Speed 4 from another brand?
On published specs, the Salomon Aero Glide 4, at 59% spec similarity. Compared with the ASICS Magic Speed 4: 1.5 mm less heel stack and 8 g heavier.
How is the ASICS Magic Speed 5 different from the ASICS Magic Speed 4?
On published specs, going from the ASICS Magic Speed 4 to the ASICS Magic Speed 5: 5 mm less heel stack and 52 g lighter. Drop is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the ASICS Magic Speed 4 still available?
Trova lists the ASICS Magic Speed 4 as discontinued; the current version of the ASICS Magic Speed line is the ASICS Magic Speed 5. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the ASICS Magic Speed 4?
Published specs for the ASICS Magic Speed 4: 42.5 mm stack, 242 g. Weight reference size: (size not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our race category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the ASICS Magic Speed 4.
ASICS Magic Speed 4 specs →