Racing · Neutral · Road · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop · 45/37mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS Superblast 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The ASICS Superblast is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 50 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Superblast product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
100/100
“Stiff outer midsole creates snap without the strain drawbacks of a plate.”
“Doesn't feel like losing yourself when the foam compresses; gives nice springback.”
“Snappy enough for quick running, cushioned enough to run long.”
“High stack gives feet a break from pounding on easy days.”
“Responsive enough for tempos without feeling weighed down or bulky.”
“The FFturbo and thin layer of FFblast+ is a very good level of softness.”
“Effortlessly takes 15 seconds off each mile.”
“400+ miles with essentially no wear.”
“Slightly narrow in midfoot, while toebox height quite large.”
“Stiffness prevents foot injuries that flexible shoes cause.”
76% 19/25
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Superblast, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2026 · 2 reviews
95 Excellent
73 Confidence
2024 · 14 reviews
98 Exceptional
93 Confidence
Superblast This shoe
2023 · 50 reviews
100 Exceptional
100 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
Not super speedy but can be if it needs to be. Love them for my long runs and on random easy days..very comfortable and durable I think these will last a long long time
Anonymous runner · Nov 11, 2024
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Bondi X
5/5
Overall
Definitely a well made and comfy shoe. I describe it as a super shoe without the "super" i.e. plate. Love the upper. The pink color is horrible but that was the only one available. I have twisted my ankle a couple of times on uneven surface but with a 34mm front height seems inevitable. I use it for daily grind runs it's a little much I think for pure speed or long.
Anonymous runner · Nov 7, 2024
20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Rincon 3
5/5
Overall
love the shoe but expensive--hard to know if its worth the premium price
Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2024
training for a marathon
5/5
Overall
I've run in all types of shoes, from max cushion trainers, super shoes, tempo shoes and daily trainers. The ASICS Superblast is the only shoe that could content in every single category. Its high stack means it can take on those easy days when your feet just want a break from the pounding of the road, but is light enough to wear for everyday miles as well. Its stiff outer midsole creates the perfect amount of snap to feel as if it has a plate, without the drawbacks of increase strain on your feet and ankle ligaments. For someone not pushing sub-3, I can even recommend this as a marathon race day shoe. The only problem is the price, as it's one of the most expensive trainers on the market. It rarely goes on sale and is nearly perpetually sold-out. That should tell you all you need to know about how many people agree they want their hands, or rather feet, on this shoe.
Anonymous runner · Jun 18, 2024
35 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS Novablast 3
5/5
Overall
The Superblast is very comfortable and surprisingly durable. I’ve run over 600km in the shoes and they have no signs of wear except some outsole wear. They still feel protective and responsive when running. It is quite expensive though so it may not be for people with a tighter budget.
Anonymous runner · Jun 16, 2024
45 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Mach 5
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