ASICS Magic Speed 5 vs ASICS Magic Speed 4 Wide

The Magic Speed 5 is the quicker, lighter shoe and the better pick for most neutral runners chasing tempo pace and race day. The Magic Speed 4 Wide is the choice only if you need a 2E fit, since the 5 runs narrow in the standard width. Owners split on the 5: some prefer its road feel, traction and lockdown, others find it narrower and less premium than the 4. Both use a full-length carbon plate and ASICSGRIP rubber, so the real gap is fit and foam, not plate tech.

• Choose the Magic Speed 5 if you have a standard-width foot and want the lightest, snappiest ride for tempo runs and races.
• Choose the Magic Speed 4 Wide if you need a 2E wide fit and want a softer, more stable carbon-plated trainer.