Asics Magic Speed 4

Asics Magic Speed 4

$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$119.95

tldr; Carbon training shoe. FF Blast+ + carbon plate, 8mm drop, 225g. Budget race to workout shoe.

$119.95 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

23%Positive
Positive
23%
Neutral
67%
Negative
10%
Based on 518 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Engineered Mesh upper: Improves breathability
  • At least 50% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions: The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology
  • The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology: Adds structure and improve toe-off propulsion
  • Full-length carbon plate: Adds structure and improve toe-off propulsion
  • FF BLAST TURBO cushioning: Our lightest and bounciest cushioning material that's 33% lighter and 13% more responsive than FF BLAST cushioning
  • ⚡ Full carbon plate
  • 🏃 Training or racing
  • 💪 Very durable

Sentiment Over Time

0%25%50%75%May '25Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '2677% (May '25) - 17.1 comments52% (Jun '25) - 42.8 comments77% (Jul '25) - 21.2 comments37% (Aug '25) - 30.9 comments50% (Sep '25) - 12.3 comments88% (Oct '25) - 20.9 comments50% (Nov '25) - 22.5 comments13% (Dec '25) - 7.8 comments0% (Jan '26) - 5.3 comments

Historical Price Data

Asics Magic Speed 4
$120$140$160$180Jul '25Jul '25Oct '25Nov '25Nov '25Feb '26Mar '26Low: $119.95
Asics Magic Speed 4
All-time low: $119.95(2025-11)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Asics Magic Speed 4

Best Praise
+10 pts
$10 price increase from magic speed 4 for full race foam is pretty reasonable, to be fair
r/RunningShoeGeeks
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Top Criticism
+12 pts
MS4 FFTurbo labelling is at a near scam level misleading. Wondering MS5 would also be offering just a bare strip of FFLeap in a FFBlast+ carrier foam
r/RunningShoeGeeks
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Asics Magic Speed 4 worth buying?
Carbon training shoe. FF Blast+ + carbon plate, 8mm drop, 225g. Budget race to workout shoe.
What do Redditors love about the Asics Magic Speed 4?
Redditors highlight: ⚡ Full carbon plate. 🏃 Training or racing. 💪 Very durable.
What are the downsides of the Asics Magic Speed 4?
Some criticisms include: "MS4 FFTurbo labelling is at a near scam level misleading. Wondering MS5 would also be offering just a bare strip of FFLeap in a FFBlast+ carrier foam"
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Asics Magic Speed 4 has 518) tend to have more reliable scores.

518 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/20/2026