ASICS Megablast
New top-of-line super trainer: 46 mm of FF Turbo Squared foam at a startling sub-8 oz weight, no plate. Superb for long runs and uptempo days when you want supershoe bounce with trainer flexibility. Skip it if you're budget-minded ($225) or need stability, as the tall soft stack rewards efficient strides.
Reach for the ASICS Megablast for long runs, everyday training miles and tempo days and intervals. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel. That's great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Remarkably light for the stack
- Bouncy premium foam
- Versatile easy-to-tempo range
- $225 without a plate
- Tall stack less stable for heavy heel strikers
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASICS Superblast 2 | Maximum | Neutral | $200 | Analyze |
| Hoka Clifton 10 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| ASICS Novablast 5 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
Ratings compare the current lineup. Price favors lower cost.
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