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.
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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
96 Very high
External retailer ratings
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“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.”
73% 19/26
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
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 · 4 reviews
93 Excellent
60 Confidence
2024 · 14 reviews
96 Excellent
83 Confidence
Superblast This shoe
2023 · 51 reviews
99 Exceptional
96 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
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
5/5
Overall
Reminds me of the lightweight, cushiony asics trainers of the 90s. Nice to see them filling this niche again. Also reminds me of 1st gen Hoka Clifton.
Anonymous runner · May 20, 2024
training for a marathon came from the ASICS Novablast 4
5/5
Overall
I’ve never felt so comfortable and fast in a shoe - this shoes outperforms any shoes I’ve ever run in.
[email protected] · Feb 23, 2024
60 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Saucony Triumph 20
5/5
Overall
overall is responsive shoes and suitable for daily routine
Rambo · Dec 27, 2023
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS Novablast 3
5/5
Overall
One of the best shoe i’ve ever run in. Finishing Multiple half marathon with this shoe. But, it’s quiet expensive. recommended for heavy use runners.
Anonymous runner · Dec 22, 2023
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