Adidas ZenBoost+ vs ASICS Megablast
On paper, compared with the Adidas ZenBoost+, the ASICS Megablast is 10 g heavier, 3.9 mm more drop, 12.1 mm more heel stack, ₹13,000 pricier, Ride +1.
 AdidasZenBoost+ |  ASICSMegablast | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.67 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹10,000 | ₹23,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 210 g | 220 g |
| Heel stack | 33 mm | 45.1 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 27 mm | 35.2 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 9.9 mm |
| Foam | Boost+ | FF Turbo Squared |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | narrow | narrow |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | 60 kg up to 110–120 kg; better above 70 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsTempoRace dayWalking | Long runsTempoRace dayRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Very light at about 210 g (UK 8) · Responsive for its weight, nothing similar under ₹10,000 · Race-ready for 5K, 10K and half marathon · Breathable, durable, overlay-free upper · Full-coverage, very grippy and durable outsole · Stylish enough for casual wear | Explosive, springy FF Turbo Squared ride · Fastest and easiest 10K in months · Light at 220 g for its stack · Soft, breathable, durable woven upper · Gusseted tongue and secure heel · Heel padding works well · ASICSGRIP outsole rated for 1,000 km · One shoe for training, long runs and races |
| Cons | Expensive at around ₹10,000 in India · Energy return a step below the best versatile shoes · No heel counter and side-less gusset, so no pronation control · Snug, narrower fit than typical daily trainers · Not ideal for pure interval sessions | ₹23,000–24,000 price · Narrower than the Superblast 2 and 3 · Not for beginners · Not for sprinting · Overkill for slower runners |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you have flat feet, overpronate, or are a beginner without strong ankles. | Avoid it if you are a beginner, run slower than about 5:00/km, or cannot comfortably spend ₹24,000. |
My verdicts
Adidas
ZenBoost+
A light, comfortable versatile shoe that performed better than I expected, from slow runs to 3:30/km and races up to the half marathon. But ₹10,000 is expensive for India, and it gives no stability.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have flat feet, overpronate, or are a beginner without strong ankles.
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Megablast
The Megablast is one of the best running shoes ever, with an explosive, springy FF Turbo Squared ride I have never felt before. It is only worth ₹23,000–24,000 if you run 2:30–5:00/km and can spare the money.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a beginner, run slower than about 5:00/km, or cannot comfortably spend ₹24,000.
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