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Two-minute review The Magic Speed is a neutral running shoe that Asics says is made for racing and a go-to for training runs. Unlike the Asics Metaspeed Sky and Edge, the Speed is a more affordable option that grabs some of the characteristics from those pricier performance shoes and still gives you that quick, snappy feeling. Asics uses its FF Blast midsole foam to offer a responsive and lightweight cushioning, with a half length carbon fibre plate and curved Guidesole rocker design to offer that forward propulsion feeling without feeling taxing on the legs.   The engineered mesh upper has a ventilated design to keep things breathable, with flat laces, a thin tongue and a minimal heel collar keeping the overall weight of the shoe down. Underfoot, the outsole is made from two types of rubber to make sure it’s durable and is built to excel in both wet and dry roads. The Asics Magic Speed feels best at quicker paces (Image credit: Michael Sawh) It’s a shoe that feels ...