Head-to-Head
Metaspeed Sky TokyovsCascadia Elite
The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Cascadia Elite are both race shoes built for road running. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo retails for $270 while the Cascadia Elite comes in at $275 — a $5 difference. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the lighter shoe at 5.7 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Cascadia Elite. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo edges out the Cascadia Elite — 9.1/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $270✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 5.7 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
