Asics Hyper Speed

$120

Men’s: 210 g (7.4 oz.) Women’s: 172 g (6.1 oz.) Stack height:

22 mm (men’s),

21 mm (women’s)

Drop: 5 mm

Category: Neutral cushioning

The Hyper Speed is a significantly more affordable version of the Asics racer. Intended for junior athletes, it offers the same energy savings as the more expensive versions, with a similarly high midsole stack, Guidesole rocker and lightweight, breathable, virtually transparent mesh upper — all of which help runners go farther and faster with less fatigue. The low drop and relatively low stack height also make it an excellent shoe for track workouts and shorter tempo runs.