ASICS Excite 10 vs ASICS Magic Speed 5
On paper, compared with the ASICS Excite 10, the ASICS Magic Speed 5 is 60 g lighter, 4.8 mm less drop, ₹12,400 pricier, Ride −1.
 ASICSExcite 10 |  ASICSMagic Speed 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 9.00 | 7.00 |
| Ride | 8.5 | 7.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.5 | 6.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹2,612 | ₹15,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Budget | Race day |
| Weight | 260 g | 200 g |
| Heel stack | 35.2 mm | 37 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 23.4 mm | 30 mm |
| Drop | 11.8 mm | 7 mm |
| Foam | – | FF Leap with FF Blast Plus carrier |
| Plate | – | carbon plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | mild support | – |
| Fit | wide | narrow |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | 60–85 kg | Lighter runners (under about 75 kg) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsBeginnersWalking | Tempo |
| Pros | Firm heel counter · Plush heel padding · Comfy upper · Decent arch support · Wider forefoot · Durable | About 200 g in UK 8, much lighter than the Magic Speed 4 · Stable thanks to the carbon plate · Superb ASICSGrip traction · Breathable engineered mesh with a snug fit · Suited to interval and track sessions |
| Cons | Thin forefoot cushioning | Not explosive at 5:00/km · Firm at moderate paces · Narrow fit · Pressure on the right arch · Aggressive, hard to survive a half marathon unless you run fast · Puma Deviate Nitro recommended over it at the same price |
| Avoid if | You want plenty of cushioning under the forefoot. | Avoid it if you run slower paces, want a bouncy shoe for extra push, or need a wider fit. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Excite 10
The best beginner shoe at this price: a firm heel counter, plush heel padding, a comfy upper and decent arch support.
Avoid if: You want plenty of cushioning under the forefoot.
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Magic Speed 5
For interval and track work it is light, stable and grippy, but at my pace it felt firm and not explosive, somewhere between good and excellent. At the same price I would highly recommend the Puma Deviate Nitro instead.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you run slower paces, want a bouncy shoe for extra push, or need a wider fit.
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