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Metaspeed Sky TokyovsDeviate Nitro Elite 4
The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Deviate Nitro Elite 4 are both race shoes built for road running. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo retails for $270 while the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 comes in at $250 — a $20 difference. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the lighter shoe at 5.7 oz versus 6.0 oz for the Deviate Nitro Elite 4. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo edges out the Deviate Nitro Elite 4 — 9.1/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $270 | $250✓ | |
| Weight | 5.7 oz✓ | 6.0 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Race Shoe | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable | Breathable | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
