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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 Review}}The I love to run in the Hyper Speed is , and I think it makes a strong candidate for a wonderful balance of light weight , every day trainer. The seventh iteration is a small but worthwhile improvement over the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6]], getting a little lighter and cushioning, making for a fast little better cushioned. It's a great to see this type of incremental improvement on an already excellent shoelike the Hyper Speed 6. The cushioning is not as soft and plush as a Hoka by any means, but it's more than enough cushioning to provide the benefits to [[Running Economy]]. It may not provide enough cushioning The Hyper Speed fits nicely between the ultralight but surprisingly well cushioned [[New Balance RC5000v2| RC5000v2]] and the massively cushioned but surprisingly light weight [[Hoka Clifton]]. The Hyper Speed retails for everyoneonly $75, but I'd recommend trying which makes it outsomething of a bargain in these days of high priced running shoes. It's not I did rate the Hyper Speed a perfect shoe"Best of the Best", but it's one of been replaced for that title by the best I[[Nike Zoom Streak LT]], which doesn've found so far. It have such a good cushioning-to-weight ratio, but has a shape that've rated s closer to the human foot and it as "The Best of the Bestlasts vastly longer." {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}

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* {{H:WhyBuy}}. If you're after a light shoe so you can run a little faster, this shoe should be high on your list. * {{H:cushioning}}. The Hyper Speed is remarkably well cushioned for its weight, and itwith a cushioning-to-weight ratio of 10.9. That's one of the best cushioned ratios of all the shoes I have in the "optimal" category. It's not ve tested, and more than twice as well cushioned good as a [[Minimax]] shoe, but I found it surprisingly comparable with a traditional shoe like the [[Asics GT 2000]]. While Asics market the Hyper Speed as having their Gel cushioning, in reality it only includes the tiniest sliver, as shown to the right. [[File:HyperSpeedGel.JPG|right|thumb|200px|The green area is the Gel, though it seemed to be more foam than the typical Gel found on Asics shoes. It's only about an inch square (25mm), so I suspect it's just enough for them to justify the Gel label.]]* {{H:drop}}. The Hyper Speed has more of a drop than of only 4mm, and while I'd like at 6mm. This is one of the few downsides it to be a lower that's close enough to zero drop that it's hard to this shoetell in practice. * {{H:structure}}. The Hyper Speed uses a single density of foam with some , though there might be a tiny bit of Asics Gel in the heel. The inclusion of I only found that Gel doesn't produce any unevenness patch in the heelHyper Speed 6 when I cut them open, and appears to improve the cushioning quite effectivelythere's nothing discernable otherwise. * There's no noticeable "arch support" to cause Plantar Fascia problems. The rear edge of the heel does not have as much tapering, but this should not be a problem. The forefoot tapers slightly from the ball of the foot to the front of the shoe. There is are a number of small gap in the midsole just behind the forefoot that could can act as a stone trap. However , but I've not had any problems so far.* {{H:flexibility}}. The Hyper Speed is flexible due to the relatively thin midsole, and it has a little springiness which is nice. The seventh version does not have the groves gaps in the midsole and outsole covering of the breaks forefoot that were there in the outsolesixth version. This means the Hyper Speed 7 is slightly less flexible than the prior version, but it's a fairly small change.* {{H:outsole}}. The Hyper Speed has a hard rubber outsole that covers nearly all of the contact areas. The midsole covering of the forefoot is in sections and seems to provide flexibilitywear well and have reasonable grip. As you can see from It's not as grippy as shoes with the pictures of plastic numbs, like the underside of the shoe[[New Balance RC5000v2]], the gaps in the outsole are in a zigzag pattern which seems to work wellbut I didn't have any issues.* {{H:shape}}. The shape of the Hyper Speed does not match the human foot, and narrows in the toe box. It's not as bad as many lightweight some shoes, but I'd highly recommend [[Shoe Modifications| cutting open the toe box open]] to prevent toe problems. {{H:TryCuttingShoes}}* {{H:upper}}. The upper is inflexible and mostly seamless with no padding other than the ankle opening. The ankle opening is a little more padded than you might expect in a shoe that's this light weight, and the padding is noticeably thicker and softer than the previous version. * {{H:tongue}}. The Hyper Speed has a traditional tongue that is has a tab to attach it to the laces. The tongue is well padded at the top and comfortable.* {{H:lacing}}. The Hyper Speed has traditional flat rounded laces that are high friction , and stay while I didn't have any problems with them coming undone, I did have to pay extra attention to making sure they were firmly tied.* {{H:heelcounter}}. The heel counter [[Heel Counter]] is quite solid, but a little lower than I don't think it would deep in most shoesunless you actually twisted your ankle. {{FastBlr|asics/gel-hyperspeed-6-192|192|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 67}}=200 Mile Update=After 245 miles (measured by [[MilestonePod]]) the Hyper Speed is showing few overt signs of wear. The upper has been fine even though I've cut the toe box open, and there are only the slightest signs of abrasion on the outsole. However, the limiting factor for longevity in the Hyper Speed, like most running shoes, is the foam midsole. There is some distinct compression under the ball of the foot, and the thickness there has been reduced by ~5 millimeters. While my pair still has some life left in them, their performance is now a little compromised.

Different runners want different levels of cushioning, so this shoe may not suit everyone. Some runners want a [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a little more cushioning to protect their feet from the pounding and to offset a little of the fatigue that sets in over time. You can see from the charts below how the cushioning compares with other shoes I've tested for some comparisons. Remember that a thicker, firmer shoe would have the same cushioning rating as a thinner, softer shoe, but would feel rather different. Personally, I'm happy running in the Hyper Speed for the marathon distance, and I'd use it in a road 50 mile race without hesitation. For longer distances I'd probably use the [[Hoka Clifton]], either for the entire race or for the last portion.

==Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 and Nike Zoom Streak LT 7==The changes from the [[Nike Zoom Streak LTAsics Gel Hyper Speed 6]] are all fairly small, incremental improvements. This is quite similar to the Hyper Speeda clear case of devolution, not revolution, and I love them bothfor one am grateful. ASICs have not messed up an excellent shoe, but the Hyper Speed has the edge. While the Hyper Speed is they have managed to make it a tiny bit heavier, it's also little better cushioned, and a little lighter, as well as perhaps marginally more comfortable with the addition of some extra padding. I also found really wish they'd designed it to fit the Streak has slightly little less even cushioning in human foot, as the forefoot; it's a minor point, but enough for me to prefer the Hyper Speed over and toe box follow the Streak by a small margintraditional design rather than being functionally appropriate. On If you loved the flip sideold version, you'll love the Streak has slightly better grip, especially in the wet, so I'm new one even more likely to put on the Streak for [[High Intensity Interval Training]].

|}{{FastBlr|nike/zoom-streak-lt2-1090|1090|Nike Zoom Streak LT2}}==Asics Gel Hyper Speed and Nike Zoom Streak LT3 ==The [[Nike Zoom Streak LT]] is quite similar to the Hyper Speed, and I love them both, and I used to think in the Hyper Speed was the better shoe. The Streak is a little lighter, but not as well cushioned, so the cushioning-to-weight ratio is far better in the Hyper Speed than the Streak. However, the Streak is almost a designed for a human foot, and it's one of the few shoes where I don't have to cut open the toe box. Another big advantage of the Streak is that it lasts much, much longer. So cutting the toe box open is less critical. {| class="wikitable"|- valign="top"|[[File:Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 top]] |[[File:Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7-bottom.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 bottom]] |[[File:Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7-inside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 inside]] |[[File:Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 7 outside]] |- valign="top"|[[File:Nike-Zoom-Streak-LT-23-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|200px|Nike Zoom Streak LT 2 3 top]] |[[File:Nike-Zoom-Streak-LT-23-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|200px|Nike Zoom Streak LT 2 3 bottom]] |[[File:Nike-Zoom-Streak-LT-23-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|200px|Nike Zoom Streak LT 2 3 inside]] |[[File:Nike-Zoom-Streak-LT-23-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|200px|Nike Zoom Streak LT 2 3 outside]]

{{FastBlr|nike/zoom-streak-lt2-1090|1090|Nike Zoom Streak LT2LT}}

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==Asics Gel Hyper Speed and New Balance RC5000 RC5000v2 ==While the Hyper Speed is remarkably light weight for its cushioning, the [[New Balance RC5000RC5000v2]] is quite stunning. The original RC5000 is was one of the most impressive shoes on the market right nowever made, but it's not for everyone. The RC5000 is only half the weight of the Hyper Speed at 3.4oz/96g and is offering amazing cushioning while being one of the lightest shoes available. The RC5000 provides more cushioning than you might expect, and I believe it's enough to improve [[Running Economy]]. This makes it the most efficient shoe I've found so farIts successor, as the slightly lighter [[Mizuno Wave Universe]] does not have sufficient cushioning to improve Running Economy. However, the RC5000 may not provide enough cushioning for everyone, and it's far from RC5000v2 is a soft, plush ride. You'll need to have good biomechanics and [[Running Form]] to benefit from the RC5000. I'm happy to run marathon distances in the RC5000fraction heavier, but by the end of that distance it starts to feel rather thin. The Hyper Speed by comparison is much better cushioned and more comfortable. The RC5000 has better grip than the Hyper Speedis 60% heavier, but the cut outs in the midsole can trap stone, and digging them out in the middle of a race would really slow you downonly 20% better cushioned. If you think you can manage For many people the ultralight RC5000RC5000v2 won't be enough shoe, then but I'd highly recommend urge you to consider it, but the Hyper Speed will suit most runners betterif you can get your hands on a pair.

|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-67-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 7 top]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-67-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 7 bottom]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-67-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 7 inside]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-67-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 7 outside]]

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The [[Saucony Kinvara]] is a popular shoe, and is well worth considering as a transition between a traditional shoe like the [[Asics GT 2000]] and a highly cushioned [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoe or a light weight optimal shoe like the Hyper Speed. While I like the Kinvara as a transitional shoe, it's heavier, but provides similar levels of cushioning. I find it hard to justify the extra weight of the Kinvara, and I'd put on the Hyper Speed over the Kinvara every time.

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