Which is better for tempo runs and races?

The Magic Speed 4 Wide. Its FF Turbo foam and full-length carbon plate give a more propulsive toe-off than the Speed 3's older foam.

The Magic Speed 4 Wide. Its ASICSGRIP rubber outsole holds up better on road miles than the standard rubber on the Speed 3.

Is the Speed 4 Wide worth stepping up to?

Yes if you need a wide fit or want the newer foam and outsole. If you have narrow feet and want the lighter shoe, the Speed 3 still works.

Which is better for wide feet?

The Magic Speed 4 Wide. It is built on a 2E last, while the Speed 3 comes in standard width only.

The Magic Speed 3, at 7.7 oz for men's. The Speed 4 Wide carries more material for the wider fit.

Do both have a carbon plate?

Yes. Both have a carbon plate, but the Speed 4's is full-length and shaped for stability.

ASICS Magic Speed 3 vs ASICS Magic Speed 4 Wide

The Magic Speed 4 Wide is the better pick for most runners. It has a full-length carbon plate, FF Turbo cushioning and ASICSGRIP rubber, and it comes in a 2E wide fit. The Magic Speed 3 is lighter and comes in more colorways, but it is a narrower, older design. Owners of the Speed line say the plate and foam make tempo runs feel propulsive, and the wide option fixes the tight fit many runners complained about in earlier versions.

Choose the Magic Speed 3 if you have a standard-width foot, want the lighter shoe, or are after a specific colorway.
Choose the Magic Speed 4 Wide if you need a 2E fit or want the newer plate, FF Turbo foam and ASICSGRIP outsole.

Prices

ASICS Magic Speed 3: $129.99 at Amazon (checked today)
ASICS Magic Speed 4 Wide: $119.95 at Amazon (checked today)
Difference: the ASICS Magic Speed 4 Wide is $10.04 cheaper than the ASICS Magic Speed 3 today

What separates them

	ASICS Magic Speed 3	ASICS Magic Speed 4 Wide
Fit width	Standard width only	Wide 2E fit
Cushioning	FF Blast foam	FF Turbo, 33% lighter and 13% more responsive than FF Blast
Plate	Carbon plate	Full-length carbon plate
Outsole	Standard rubber	ASICSGRIP rubber
Weight	7.7 oz men's	Heavier due to wide build and more foam
Upper	Engineered mesh	Engineered mesh, at least 50% recycled
Colorways	Several, including Paris and White Black Pink	Fewer options
Stability	Neutral race feel	Sculpted plate adds stability through the stride

Specs compared

Spec	ASICS Magic Speed 3	ASICS Magic Speed 4 Wide
collection	ASICS Magic Speed 3 'White Black Pink' 1011B703…	—
silhouette	Magic Speed	—
Weight	7.7 oz (men’s); 6.5 oz (women’s)	—
Stack Height	36–29mm (men’s); 35–27mm (women’s)	—
Drop	7mm	—
Sizing	Men’s 6–15; Women’s: 5–12	—
Width	—	WIDE (2E)
Country of origin	—	Vietnam
Upper material	—	Engineered Mesh
Recycled upper content	—	At least 50% of the shoe’s main upper material
Plate	—	Full-length carbon plate
Cushioning	—	FF TURBO™

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Spec	ASICS Magic Speed 3	ASICS Magic Speed 4 Wide
Outsole	—	ASICSGRIP™ rubber outsole
Fit	—	Wide fit
Shoe type	—	Men's Running Shoes
Surface	—	Road
Cushioning type	—	Normal

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