Details
Brand
Asics
Heel To Toe Drop
6mm
Breathability
8/10
Latest Version
Gel Hyper Speed 7
Terrain
Road
Type
Racing
Key Features
• Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6• Durasponge outsole• Rearfoot Gel Cushioning• AHAR: Asics High Abrasion Rubber• Perforated Sockliner• Magic soles• Seamless mesh upper construction
Upper
The seamless uppers provide a great ride with added comfort. The material of the uppers is a double-layered mesh with welded overlays. Some runners have described the uppers as being the one aspect of the shoe with wear and durability issues. When it comes to water, the Hyper Speed 6 upper materials are quite resistant and will help to keep your foot dry. The Hyper Speed 6 follows the successful mesh upper trend which allows the shoe to fit like a glove.
Midsole
Breathability, support, and comfort are the three main components of the midsole with this shoe. There is a perforated sockliner that provides moisture control and comfort as you extend your runs to marathon length. Your foot will be supported generously with the comfort that the midsole provides. The Magic Sole, a component in both the outsole and the midsole, will give you that lasting ventilation for maximum breathability.
Outsole
s;The outsole of the Hyperspeed 6 is made of a durable plastic that doesn’t wear out in the heel and will outlast its predecessor, giving you extra miles before buying your second pair. The technology here is the Asics High Abrasion Rubber or AHAR. Asics places AHAR in critical areas of the shoe to make it long-lasting and protect your feet and legs from injury. To protect your feet from exterior sources, the Hyperspeed 6 has a Duosole, which increases the flexibility of the outsole while maintaining excellent traction. Magic Sole is another technology which creates a ventilating system for the shoe, keeping it breathable, but watch out for loose pebbles. In comparison to the Asics Nimbus, or any Hoka shoe, the Hyperspeed 6 will not give you a firm ride. If you have previous experience with these two shoes, the outsole will feel much more flexible.
Breathability
Breathability is a key factor in these shoes from top to bottom. As mentioned, the Hyper Speed 6 is the upper material is water resistant, but since it is mesh, it is still very breathable. Coming in from the bottom, the ventilating holes in the Magic Sole will also keep your foot dry.
Comfort
Comfortability with the Hyper Speed 6 is equally spread out between the forefoot and the heel. This version of the Hyperspeed is said to be one of the more comfortable versions, after the Hyper Speed 3. Racing flats are not typically known for being highly cushioned, yet this flat adds a bit more cushion while remaining a low to the ground racer. If you are training for a marathon, the extra cushioning of the outsoles will benefit your performance.;The fit of the uppers is an obvious point to make when thinking about the comfort of the shoe. With seamless construction and the glove-like fit of the mesh upper, the Hyper Speed 6 provides great flexibility. When you get to the midsole comfort, you will realize that the sockliner technology increases the comfort of the underfoot.
Style
The look of the Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 is a simple, non-chunky racing shoe that is slim but has a rugged aspect to its style in the overlay of the mesh uppers. It most notably comes in a bright yellow color, but there is a black and grey option as well. The shoe is formfitting even in appearance but maintains its strong build with the rubber outsoles.
Durability
The Hyper Speed 6 is made with maximum durability in the outsole. If you are a heavy heel striker, this shoe is for you as the heel does not wear down fast. The Rearfoot Gel Cushioning system helps maintain the long-lasting quality of the shoe while keeping your foot protected. The material on the outsole has that critical placement of the AHAR to keep you running in these shoes longer than you would expect.
Protection
Your foot in the Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 will be protected from outside sources. The shoe will also offer your legs and feet protection through its many technologies. The water-resistant upper helps protect your feet from outside elements. The gel technology has twofold protection: the cushioning will lessen the impact and keep the shoe itself protected from fast wear and tear.
Responsiveness
These shoes will give you a spring in your stride. The gel component of the shoe will keep your heel lifting off of the ground just as soon as you hit your foot down. A great responsiveness for your speed racing workouts to get you to the next level in competitions. Moving to the forefoot area of the shoe, the firm technologies built into the shoe will keep your foot right where you place it, leading to your precise performance.
Support
Don’t let the lightweight quality of this shoe deter you from thinking positively of its support. From front to the back, the Gel Hyper Speed 6 provides support with its gel material in the heel. The toe box up front is built to accommodate all feet. As far as pronation control, all of the most recent Asics Gel Hyper Speed versions consistently offer neutral control.
Terrain
The Hyper Speed 6 does best on the road. Its simple gripping mechanism in the rubber outsole provides great traction on the road, track and smooth surfaces.
Price
These shoes are set between $50-$100. At this price, you will get a bigger amount of racing accomplished in these shoes than you would of other options out there.
Drop
This shoe has a 6mm drop.
Stability
With its wide toe box and firm rubber outsole, the construction of this shoe provides enough stability to get you over that finish line. The comfort technologies built into each section of the shoe keep your foot in place and lessen fatigue over long distances. Your foot will not overpronate as the forefoot provides stability against rolling once you have landed.
Flexibility
This trainer sits close to the ground and offers great flexibility. The Durasponge outsole is a soft material. The Hyper Speed 6 uses this technology to enhance the flexibility in high speed competitions. This shoe is meant for professional racers, but would be a good option for any runner looking for a solid racing shoe.
Traction
Aside from the AHAR technology, this shoe does not offer specific or traditional gripping elements. Fear not as you lead out onto the course during a rainy day, these shoes do have a great grip on wet surfaces. With the type of terrain these shoes are built to run on, there was no need for Asics to add special terrain gripping outsoles. The firm rubber outsoles provide a natural gripping support.
Bottom Line
The Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 is a great racing flat for your high-speed workouts or your competitive races. The responsiveness of the shoe will spring you to the finish line with effortlessness, whether you run a 5k or marathon. While it is a great lightweight shoe, there are no short-cuts taken with cushioning. The gel technology built into the heel and the construction of the midsoles and uppers will cover your foot in flexible comfort. For you minimalist runners, the Hyperspeed 6 will suit your needs easily.
