A bit stifft
5/5
Overall
Carlos · Sep 23, 2026
35 mpw avg pace 9:30 260 miles in this shoe training for ultramarathons would not buy again came from the ASICS Novablast 5
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
ASICS Superblast
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.4 oz · 46/38mm stack · 8mm drop
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 daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Most runners who compared it with another shoe preferred it. The rating is based on 51 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Superblast product line.
Exceptional
Confidence
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Confidence
96 Very high
External retailer ratings
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What runners say
“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.”
“Gets 400-500 miles instead of typical 300.”
“Foam mostly unprotected and wears somewhat quickly.”
“With 34mm front height, ankle twists on uneven surfaces seem inevitable.”
“Half size down recommended.”
“Hard to know if it's worth the premium price.”
“One of the most expensive trainers on the market.”
“Tongue is too long and rubs against foot.”
“Shoe runs a little large.”
“Quite expensive, not ideal for tight budgets.”
“Shows dirt and wear.”
Prefer this shoe over another
73% 19/26
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers use it for easy days, long runs, workouts and races alike.
- A 45mm heel stack at 8.4 oz, light for the amount of cushioning.
- Three reviewers report 400 miles or more with little wear, one of them past 600 km.
Cons
- Value is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.2 out of 5, and reviewers who otherwise rate it highly repeatedly name the $200 price.
- At 45mm the stack sits above the 40mm World Athletics limit, so it is not eligible for records in official road races.
- One reviewer finds the midfoot slightly narrow with a tall toe box, and two find it runs about a half size large.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS Superblast
Each dot is one version of the Superblast, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2026 · 4 reviews
93 Excellent
60 Confidence
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2024 · 14 reviews
96 Excellent
83 Confidence
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Superblast This shoe
2023 · 51 reviews
99 Exceptional
96 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.4 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 8.4 oz · Women's 8.4 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q2
- MSRP
- $200
- Stack
- 46/38mm
- Drop
- 8mm
Runner reviews
Realy great for long runs and easy days (good overall daily trainer)
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
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Definitely comfy, tall stack
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
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
great shoe but expensive
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
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Most Versatile Shoe for Marathon Training, for a price
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
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
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- ASICS Superblast 3
- ASICS Superblast 2 next version
Reviewers Also Ran In
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- HOKA Mach 5 2 runners