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0 ASICS has officially unveiled the Yogiri Speed, a carbon-plated performance model engineered for race day and fast tempo sessions. Evolving from the previous S4+ Yogiri series, this new iteration drops the S4 label to embrace a broader, more aggressive speed mandate across the brand’s performance roster.
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ASICS PERFORMANCE TIER PRICING BREAKDOWN (SGD)
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• Metaspeed Edge / Sky: S$ 379.00 (Pinnacle Marathon Super Shoe)
• Megablast: S$ 329.00 (Ultra-Bouncy High-Stack Trainer)
• Yogiri Speed: S$ 319.00 (Carbon-Plated Bridging Option)
• Superblast Series: S$ 319.00 (Versatile High-Stack Super Trainer)
• Magic Speed 5: S$ 279.00 (Plated Speed-Work Trainer)
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What Happened?
The preceding S4+ Yogiri targeted runners aiming specifically for sub-four-hour marathon finishes. That shoe prioritized stability over aggressive propulsion. The new Yogiri Speed drops that target-time constraint to deliver a faster, more versatile identity.
Inspiration for this updated model draws heavily from the flagship Metaspeed Edge racer. Its overall silhouette aligns far closer to the Metaspeed line than the lower-tier Magic Speed series. To support this faster objective, ASICS integrated its new ultra-light FF LEAP™ foam alongside a sculpted, full-length carbon plate.
Why It Matters for Runners?
At S$ 319.00, the Yogiri Speed represents a significant financial investment. However, its positioning reveals how ASICS intends to bridge the gap between sub-S$ 300 daily trainers and top-tier marathon racers. Sitting S$ 60 below the flagship Metaspeed Edge and S$ 40 above the Magic Speed 5, the Yogiri Speed delivers a true carbon-plated experience at a slightly lower entry cost.
This release adds a third option to ASICS’ S$ 319.00 price tier alongside the Superblast series and sits just below the S$ 329.00 Megablast. Rather than overloading runners with choices, this strategy creates distinct underfoot options for different race-day preferences. The Superblast offers versatile high-stack cushioning, while the Megablast leans into an ultra-bouncy, high-rebound platform. The Yogiri Speed directly caters to runners wanting a true carbon-plated, Metaspeed-style geometric experience.
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| ASICS SPEED & RACE DAY ROTATION |
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| SHOELINE | PRIMARY FOCUS | KEY MIDSOLE TECH |
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| Superblast | Versatile / Mileage | High-Stack Super-Foam |
| Megablast | Ultra-Bouncy Speed | FF TURBO² Cushioning |
| Yogiri Speed | Plated Race Option | FF LEAP™ + Full Carbon Plate |
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Performance & Industry Implications
ASICS continues to expand its product line quickly across multiple performance categories. Rather than forcing athletes into a single racing style, the brand provides multiple premium platforms and lets runners choose their preferred ride. From online commentary, what we noted is that the Yogiri Speed is much softer compared to the S4+. This comes down to the updated midsole foam used in the Yogiri Speed, a combination of FF Leap and FF Blast Plus. This contrast to the previous setup of FF Turbo+ with Flytefoam as bottom layer.
By offering a carbon-plated racer with geometry inspired by the Metaspeed Edge, the Yogiri Speed serves as a strategic bridge shoe. It allows runners to step into a structured carbon plate experience without paying top-tier pricing. This can also be seen as ASICS way to plug the gap between their Metaspeed series and their Magic Speed series. It will be interesting to see how marathon runners organize their footwear choices across these options. The bigger question for ASICS is whether this will help them capture runners and close the gap.
Key Takeaways
- Evolved Purpose: The Yogiri Speed moves past the sub-4-hour marathon marketing of the S4 line to deliver a broader speed profile inspired by the Metaspeed Edge.
- Strategic Price Positioning: Priced at S$ 319.00, it sits cleanly between the Magic Speed 5 and the flagship Metaspeed Edge to bridge the performance gap.
- Expanded Premium Tier: Shares its price point with the Superblast series and sits alongside the S$ 329 Megablast, giving runners distinct underfoot options for training and racing.
- What to Watch For: Availability will open across official ASICS retail channels, online storefronts, and specialty running stockists at a retail price of S$ 319.00.
Till next time, just keep running!
