Head-to-Head
Metaspeed Sky TokyovsMagmax Nitro 2
The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is a race shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo retails for $270 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $90 difference. The Metaspeed Sky Tokyo is the lighter shoe at 5.7 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Magmax Nitro 2. In our ratings, the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 9.1/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $270 | $180✓ | |
| Weight | 5.7 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Race Shoe | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 39.5 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
