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40Race Shoe FinderEst. 2023 · London

ASICS Magic Speed 5

legalstandard fit2025specs est.

£130

Typical street price · £150 RRP

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Midsole to scale · mm · red dashes mark the 40mm road limit

Typical of 26 listings at 2 shops we read.

Weight
218 g (men's US 9)
Stack
38 mm heel / 31 mm fore
Drop
7 mm
Plate
carbon fibre
Foam
FF Blast Turbo
Stability
stable and forgiving
Competitive life
~500 km
Built for
10K · Half · Marathon

Verdict

The best entry point to carbon. Real plate, real super foam, durable enough to train in, and about half the price of the flagships.

■ Caution

The foam is a tier below FF Turbo+ and you will feel it over 30km. For a first marathon it is more than enough.

Where to buy

Your UK size

Best price today — some sizes£119at Startfitness — £31 under RRP

9 retailer checks failed on the last run, so their prices are missing rather than wrong.

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Legality by event

Road racing
legal
Track events
■ +18.0mm over
Field events
■ +18.0mm over
Cross country (spiked shoes)
■ +18.0mm over
Cross country (non-spiked)
legal
Race walking
legal
Mountain and trail
no limit

Limits bind World Athletics Applicable Competitions; most club and local races apply no shoe rule at all. What that means in practice.

Reading — what would the Magic Speed 5 save you?

Saving
−1:23 … −2:38
Projected
3:42:22
Per race
£16
~7.9 races in the foam
Per second
£0.14
whole-life basis

Economy gain 2–3.1% v. a traditional flat, adjusted for pace and your current shoes. Full method.

Manufacturer-stated specs unless marked estimated · last reviewed 2026-08-13 · prices are UK RRP; check the retailer for the live figure.

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