Head-to-Head
Metaspeed RayvsGuide 19
The Metaspeed Ray is a race shoe while the Guide 19 is a daily trainer shoe. The Metaspeed Ray retails for $300 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $150 difference. The Metaspeed Ray is the lighter shoe at 4.6 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Guide 19. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Ray edges out the Guide 19 — 9.1/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $300 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 4.6 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Very High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
