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.
ASICS MAGIC SPEED 5
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Basic Information
Brand
ASICS
Model
MAGIC SPEED 5
Year
2026
Gender Version
Unisex
Category
Full MarathonAdvanced RunnerSpeed TrainingTempo Run5-10km 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
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
$176.00 USD (approx.)
Durability
500 km
Quick Vote
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.
