ASICS

SUPERBLAST 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7mm drop · Medium

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

/ 5

Exceptional

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than >99% of shoes

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99/100
Overall

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than >99% of shoes

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99
Comfort

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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99
Durability

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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99
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Scores better than 99% of shoes

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99
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Scores better than 97% of shoes

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98
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 86% of shoes

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90

Prefer this shoe over another

100% 4/4

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 5, 2024

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

As good as everyone says

Anonymous runner · Nov 20, 2024

5/5

Overall

Really is as good as everyone says but loses durability points because the upper gets a bit loose before the rest of the shoe wears out.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

My favourite shoe of the marathon cycle

Anonymous runner · Nov 13, 2024

5/5

Overall

The Asics Novablast 2 has been a total game-changer for me. It's lightweight but still really cushioned, so every run feels smooth and springy. The bounce from the midsole keeps my legs feeling fresh, whether I’m out for a long, easy run or picking up the pace. The fit is snug and breathable, and they feel super stable even on uneven ground. They’ve quickly become my go-to for daily runs – just really comfortable and fun to run in.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Oct 29, 2024

5/5

Overall

The Goat.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
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Pronation
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Weight
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8.5 oz M
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
7mm
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Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
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Comfort
Exceptional (99%)
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Cushioning
Exceptional (99%)
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Durability
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