Head-to-Head
Metaspeed RayvsMagic Speed 5
The Metaspeed Ray is a race shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Metaspeed Ray retails for $300 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $120 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 6.9 oz for the Magic Speed 5. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the Magic Speed 5 — 9.1/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 6.9 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
