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The Asics Metarun - 'Performance Mastered'

Discussion in 'Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses' started by Craig Payne, Oct 29, 2015.

  1. Craig Payne

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    Is this Asics answer to the Adidas, 'Greatest running shoe ever'?

    Nothing in English yet, so you need google translate:
    http://www.asics.com/jp/ja-jp/metarun (Japanese)
    http://corrida4fun.com.br/2015/10/29/asics-metarun-o-melhor-tenis-de-performance-de-todos-os-tempos/ (Brazil)

    Teaser from Asics:


    Cryptic image from Asics press office:
     

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  2. Craig Payne

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    Apparently the claims re weight reduction are valid.
     
  3. toomoon

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    I listened without watching the video.. same 'ol metallic tecky noises as everyone else.. sigh!
     
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    Finally something in English. This from the Asics Ireland site:
    They have a countdown clock showing 12 days until reveal.
     
  5. We all have 12 days to take a collective yawn together.....oh joy....these running shoe companies really are getting very full of themselves....:bang::hammer:
     
  6. Craig Payne

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    Who's excited? Only 2 hours until reveal! (at least that is what the countdown clock is showing!).
     
  7. Craig Payne

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    Well that was a bit of fizzer; the countdown clock hit zero and we got zilch
     

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  8. Craig Payne

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    This would explain it; they forgot to sync the clocks. The Asic's America site has still an hour or so to run:
     

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  9. toomoon

    toomoon Well-Known Member

    Nothing groundbreaking..Light new PU cake mix, kayano fit with DS trainer weight.. that is it by all accounts
     
  10. toomoon

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    ps.. clock has run down again and still nothing!
     
  11. Craig Payne

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    Here is the big reveal:

     
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  13. Craig Payne

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    Here it is:
     

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  14. Craig Payne

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    and more:
     

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  15. Craig Payne

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    and yet more...
     

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  16. toomoon

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    I will let others comment!
     
  17. Craig Payne

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    Been monitoring social media comments; the Italians are on to it:
    http://www.runlovers.it/2015/asics-metarun-fino-alla-fine-della-tua-corsa/ (use Google translate).

    Interesting comment via Google translate:
     
  18. Craig Payne

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    Weight is 310 grams
    Kayano is the same (10.9oz)

    Am I missing something?
     
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    From compeotor.com:
    ASICS Introduces Luxurious (and Limited) MetaRun Shoe
     
  20. As long as it's comfy I guess?

    Have they put a price tag on the Metarun yet?

    Nitta
     
  21. Ricko

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    Yes Craig, i can personally confirm it is lighter than a Kayano - much lighter - DS Trainer weight but with a Kayano fit is my first impression. Looks like plenty of feet will fit it. Pricing will be interesting.
     
  22. toomoon

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    AUD300
     
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    Press Release:
    MetaRun: The Best Long Distance Running Shoe In ASICS History
    ASICS unveils future of footwear technology with its best ever long-distance running shoe
    Packed with four patents and five new technologies

     
  25. mr2pod

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    Try 20 grams lighter than a Kayano - hardly DS Trainer weight , but weight is not really the only thing we should base a shoe on - and a price of $AU320
     
  26. Craig Payne

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    Asics have released the names of retailers who will have the shoe at launch:
    http://www.asicsamerica.com/metarun (scroll down to have way down pg) ... none in Australia yet announced
     
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  27. Craig Payne

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    I see the shoe is going to be pulled from sales on 1 January 2016. Retailers have been instructed to return all unsold inventory on that date!

    Seems odd that they would spend all the $ on R&D and create the social media buzz to launch the product only for it to be on sale for a little over 4 weeks ??????
     
  28. William Fowler

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    Why? Seems odd.
     
  29. Craig Payne

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    I have been trying to find out why and have been asking around. Its does seem odd that you spend $millions on developing a shoe, create all the social media buzz to launch it and then only have it on the market for 5 weeks.

    I would have thought that a lot of runners would not buy a new shoe if they knew that if they liked it they could no buy it again as its off the market.

    My speculations:
    1) Its a concept shoe (like a concept car that the car makers release in very limited numbers), but we could see the technologies developed for this shoe rolled out in other Asics models over time?
    2) Asics have tried to position themselves as the most eminent 'technical' and innovative running shoe maker; they have probably lost a bit of that edge or image recently, so this strategy is part of a positioning play to re-establish that dominance?
    3) They trying to create some sort of 'aura' around the shoe to being unique and limited edition, so that runners who buy it feel "special"
    4) They trying to do something like what happens with the limited edition sneakers culture that are made in collaboration with music stars and athletes ... however, I can not see any sneakers heads camped out overnight outside stores to buy this shoe.
     
  30. Or maybe the shoe fell apart after 100 miles...??!!

    I don't think this type of behavior by a major shoe manufacturer helps their image at all. In fact, I think it makes them look ridiculous!
     
  31. toomoon

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    #losttheplot?
     
  32. mr2pod

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    Craig in reference
    4) They trying to do something like what happens with the limited edition sneakers culture that are made in collaboration with music stars and athletes ... however, I can not see any sneakers heads camped out overnight outside stores to buy this shoe.you need to see this guy then....
    maybe this is their pitch ;)

    https://www.ted.com/talks/josh_luber_the_secret_sneaker_market_and_why_it_matters
     
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    I see ASICs are taking a bit of ridicule over the "doctor approved" label from the APMA

    (courtesy Seth Hasty from RSG on Facebook)
     

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  36. Craig Payne

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    AUD$320
     
  37. Craig Payne

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    Are Asics' $250 MetaRun Shoes Worth the Hype?
     
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    More on its development:



    and a review
     
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    More videos on five components of the the "technology" in the Metarun. More marketing than substance.





     
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