Dazzle your friends. Mystify your enemies. ASICS Magic is back in style.
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Stability
All Women's Road Shoes
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Daily TrainersDaily Trainers
As the broad base of the running shoe pyramid, daily trainers are the definition of a go-to running shoe. They prioritize dependable comfort, support, durability, and routine versatility. They're a staple in every runner's closet. If you're newer to running shoes, you can confidently start your journey here.
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Performance TrainersPerformance Trainers
Performance trainers (or "super trainers") blend elements of daily trainers and super shoes, often giving you the benefits of advanced foams and plates, but adapted for daily training. They make fast runs faster and long runs easier. Highly versatile, many are also great choices as accessible racing shoes.
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Super ShoesSuper Shoes
The pinnacle of the pyramid, super shoes are the fastest running shoes you can buy. They're designed to race your absolute best and are the apex of running shoe technology and innovation. Often built with carbon-fiber plates and cutting-edge superfoams for the highest energy return, they're made for ultimate racing speed.
Women's Running Shoes by Surface
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Roads & PavementRoads & Pavement
Road running shoes feature smooth outsoles that are designed for running on paved surfaces such as roads, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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Smooth Trails & FireroadsSmooth Trails & Fireroads
Designed to handle most trail runs, these shoes prioritize comfort and a smooth ride. These shoes are great for anything from smooth singletrack, park trails, and fireroads making them ideal for those who run from their doorstep on streets before hitting the trail.
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Rocky & Technical TrailsRocky & Technical Trails
These shoes are best used for hard, rugged trails such as shale, granite or sandstone where grip on smooth surfaces and underfoot protection are important.
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Soft & Muddy TrailsSoft & Muddy Trails
Designed for use in muddy, soggy conditions, these shoes feature very aggressive outsoles that dig deep into soft ground for exceptional traction.
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Snowy & Icy TrailsSnowy & Icy Trails
These shoes feature technical outsoles designed to grip snowy and icy trails making them ideal for winter trail running.
Cushioning Level
Cushioning level, or stack height, refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this category, we reference the amount of cushioning below the forefoot as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.
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Barefoot
0-13mm. The Shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground underfoot.
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Minimal
14-18mm. The shoe has a thin midsole that allows for a natural running experience. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here. These shoes offer a feeling of being connected to the road or trail.
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Low
19-23mm. The shoe has a slightly cushioned feel and may feature added cushioning technologies. Performance training shoes and some trail shoes are common here. These offer protection during footstrike but prioritize a lightweight, grounded experience.
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Medium
24-28mm. These shoes have a stack height that fall near the middle of the spectrum.The shoes in this category are verstaile and great for all types of runs and distances.
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High
29-34mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and ample cushioning. These shoes are highly protective and absorb more impact than the body.
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Maximal
35mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on protection and soft foam underfoot with hardly any ground feel.
Stability Level
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Neutral Running Shoes
Neutral shoes support the foot through a normal range of arch collapse and generally do not have built-in technology to correct movement.
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Stability Running Shoes
Stability shoes are a great option for those who overpronate or need added support. These shoes help to limit the inward rolling motion of the ankle while running or walking and assist in guiding the foot straight through the gait cycle.
Product Details:
Now in its 5th iteration, the ASICS Magic Speed is turning the clocks back a bit, and blurring the lines between race day shoes and performance trainers.
With a significantly lower stack height that evokes the Magic Speed 3 more than the Magic Speed 4, version 5 sheds its excess weight and puts its emphasis back on speed. The Magic Speed 5 takes some super shoe cues from their recently successful METASPEED TOKYO Edge cousin, with a full-length top layer of ASICS' lightest, springiest ASICS' FF LEAP foam (as seen in the Edge) and a bottom layer of stable, bouncy FF BLAST PLUS foam. Between these foams, ASICS gives us a reconfigured carbon plate, with each element working together to provide a confident, responsive, fast underfoot feeling.
On the outsole, ASICS' standard ASICSGRIP rubber provides all the time-tested traction you need, while across the upper, ASICS' engineered mesh, recycled polyester construction, and dope dyed sockliner work together to give you a snug-fitting, but breathable and light, race-ready wrap.
As a whole, ASICS has pulled a magic trick and upgraded the 5 to be a leaner, meaner lightweight racer that's ready to cast a spell on your competition.
What You'll Love:
- Increased stability thanks to the lower profile
- Lighter weight makes time VANISH from your workouts and races
- A layer of ASICS' lightest, bounciest ever FF LEAP foam
Model Number: 1013A183.100
Technologies
MIDSOLE
- Full-length FF LEAP top layer- Heel-to-toe coverage of ASICS' lightest ever foam.
- FF BLAST PLUS bottom layer of foam keeps the ride responsive and durable.
- Carbon Plate- Reconfigured to work with the lower stack height, providing a more grounded, steady ride.
OUTSOLE
- ASICSGRIP™ rubber provides excellent traction across variable road conditions.
UPPER
- Engineered mesh creates airy, enduring comfort and security with recycled polyester.
