Is the MetaSpeed Sky good for beginners?

It is a race shoe, not a daily trainer. Beginners usually do better in a more cushioned, forgiving shoe and saving a plated racer for race day.

How does it differ from the MetaSpeed Edge?

The Sky is tuned for higher-cadence runners and the Edge for lower-cadence, longer-stride runners. Both share the carbon plate and rocker concept.

It works for tempo runs and intervals, but the firm ride and limited outsole durability make it a poor choice as a single daily trainer.

It has a 5 mm heel-to-toe drop and weighs about 7.2 oz in a men's sample size.

Most runners go true to size, but the fit is narrow. Runners with wide feet should size up or try it on first.

The rubber outsole grips well on dry pavement but loses traction on wet or slick surfaces, so take care in rain.

At Editorialist, for $103.00, 45% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 996 ratings.

9 stores we checked sell it, including KICKS CREW, GOAT, Asics, Certeira, Poshmark.

$103.00at EditorialistChecked Nov 3

45% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 9 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.