ASICS Hyper Speed 5 vs ASICS Hyper Speed 6
On paper, compared with the ASICS Hyper Speed 5, the ASICS Hyper Speed 6 is ₹2,000 pricier, Ride +1.
 ASICSHyper Speed 5 |  ASICSHyper Speed 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 6.67 | 7.50 |
| Ride | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| Value | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Tempo | Tempo |
| Weight | – | 220 g |
| Heel stack | – | 32 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 26 mm |
| Drop | – | 6 mm |
| Foam | Flytefoam | Flytefoam |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | narrow | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Lighter runners (under about 75 kg) | Under 75 to 80 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | TempoRace day | TempoRace dayWalking |
| Pros | Very snappy for track workouts · Foam enough for 10 km and impact-protective · Slightly softer than the previous version · Works for races up to 5 km · Excellent value at ₹4,000 | Soft yet snappy Flytefoam, comfortable at all paces · About 2 mm more stack than the Hyper Speed 5, felt like more · Very breathable, more durable upper · ASICSGRIP at toe-off gives excellent grip · More heel padding · Very stable · Now works as a daily trainer for fast runners · Outstanding value at ₹4,000 |
| Cons | Not as bouncy or energetic as he hoped · Very narrow, no wide version · No stability · Outsole may wear fast on roads, traction drops after about 100 km · Not a daily trainer | Foam not energetic enough for a ₹10,000 shoe · Not worth the ₹10,000 retail price · Laces came undone until double knotted · Not for beginners, flat feet, overpronation or runners over 80 kg · Lost the very low ground feel some fans of the Hyper Speed 5 liked |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you want a daily trainer, run slowly, are a heavy runner or a beginner, have wide feet or have ankle pain. | Avoid it if you are a beginner, have flat feet or overpronation, are over 75 to 80 kg, or want a very soft, springy shoe. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Hyper Speed 5
At around ₹4,000, the Hyper Speed 5 is one of the best track workout shoes on the market right now and fully delivers on its purpose. My only disappointment is that it is not more bouncy or energetic.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a daily trainer, run slowly, are a heavy runner or a beginner, have wide feet or have ankle pain.
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Hyper Speed 6
At ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 the Hyper Speed 6 is the best lightweight versatile workout shoe and I highly recommend it. At its ₹10,000 retail price I would not recommend it, because there are much better plated options.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a beginner, have flat feet or overpronation, are over 75 to 80 kg, or want a very soft, springy shoe.
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