ASICS Superblast 2
A plateless super-trainer stacking race-grade FF Turbo Plus foam over FF Blast Plus Eco for a huge yet remarkably light platform. It handles long runs, uptempo work, and even daily miles with the same effortless bounce, which is why many runners treat it as a one-shoe quiver. The only real obstacle is the price.
Reach for the ASICS Superblast 2 for everyday training miles, long runs 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.
- Superb energy return without a plate
- Very light for a 45mm shoe
- Genuinely versatile from easy to tempo
- Expensive for a non-race shoe
- Tall stack won't suit runners wanting ground feel
| Shoe | Cushion | Support | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080 v14 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| Brooks Glycerin 22 | Maximum | Neutral | $165 | Analyze |
| Hoka Clifton 10 | Maximum | Neutral | $150 | Analyze |
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