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.
5/5
Overall
This is light weight, well cushioned with a fairly stiff sole. I like the stiffness as a flexible shoe always seems to end in foot injuries for me.
The shoe feels surprisingly fast and responsive although for my age 58, that isn’t the selling point.
I would buy it again.
Anonymous runner · Jun 23, 2023
25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the adidas adiSTAR CS
4/5
Overall
Was better.
Johannes malinga · Jun 19, 2023
26 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24
5/5
Overall
This is the perfect shoe for long runs, easy days and threshold. I used to be a loyal Pegasus wearer for these sessions, but the Superblast is on a whole other level.
Anonymous runner · Jun 14, 2023
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 40
5/5
Overall
Expensive, but worth it. Perfect for long runs regardless of pace. Cushioned, responsive and supportive enough. Half size down recommended.
Anonymous runner · Jun 6, 2023
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS Novablast 3
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