Metaspeed Sky Plus vs. Metaspeed Sky v1 - What's the Difference? - kofuzi

Aug 13, 2025

Intro

This is a quick summary of Metaspeed Sky Plus vs. Metaspeed Sky v1 – What’s the Difference? from kofuzi. It’s a great watch — we’re breaking it down so you can try the workout today. Be sure to check out the full video for all the details.

Key Points

The Plus model keeps the same stack height (39 mm heel, 34 mm forefoot) and FF Turbo foam, but adds ~4 % more foam overall and shifts the carbon plate higher for a smoother push‑off.
Forefoot rocker is less aggressive, giving a flatter feel longer and a wider landing platform.
Upper material is softer and thinner, and the heel cup is slightly more rigid.
Outsole rubber pattern is reshaped with larger, oval perforations, and a deeper mid‑sole channel improves ground feel.
In a side‑by‑side threshold test, the Plus felt softer, more stable, and provided a larger “landing zone,” while the original felt tighter and more responsive.

Workout Example

Threshold Test (mid‑week workout)

4 × 9‑minute intervals at your threshold pace
   → 90‑second easy recovery jog between each interval

Run the same session in both shoes back‑to‑back (as kofuzi did on a Wednesday for the Plus and Friday for the v1) to feel the differences in cushioning, stability, and toe‑spring.

Closing Note

Give the 4 × 9‑minute threshold set a try in whichever Metaspeed you have, then tweak the paces in the Pacing app to match your own thresholds. Enjoy experimenting and see which shoe best fits your marathon‑training style!

Remember to watch the full kofuzi video for deeper specs and his personal race‑day impressions.