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Metaspeed Sky TokyovsHyperion Elite 5
The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Hyperion Elite 5 are both race shoes built for road running. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo retails for $270 while the Hyperion Elite 5 comes in at $275 — a $5 difference. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the lighter shoe at 5.7 oz versus 7.1 oz for the Hyperion Elite 5. Both score 9.1/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $270✓ | $275 | |
| Weight | 5.7 oz✓ | 7.1 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent✓ | Bad |
