ASICS Hyper Speed 6 vs ASICS Sonicblast
On paper, compared with the ASICS Hyper Speed 6, the ASICS Sonicblast is 35 g heavier, 3 mm more drop, 13.4 mm more heel stack, ₹7,500 pricier, Ride −1.
 ASICSHyper Speed 6 |  ASICSSonicblast | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.50 | 7.00 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 6.5 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Tempo | Tempo |
| Weight | 220 g | 255 g |
| Heel stack | 32 mm | 45.4 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | 36.4 mm |
| Drop | 6 mm | 9 mm |
| Foam | Flytefoam | FF Turbo Squared with FF Blast Max |
| Plate | – | nylon/Pebax plate |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | standard |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Under 75 to 80 kg | Any weight for fast runners; 90 to 120 kg neutral runners for the marathon |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | TempoRace dayWalking | Long runsTempoRace dayRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Soft yet snappy Flytefoam, comfortable at all paces · About 2 mm more stack than the Hyper Speed 5, felt like more · Very breathable, more durable upper · ASICSGRIP at toe-off gives excellent grip · More heel padding · Very stable · Now works as a daily trainer for fast runners · Outstanding value at ₹4,000 | Premium, very breathable, durable upper · Snug, secure fit with a gusseted tongue · Very stable · Foam should last 1,000 km · Comes alive at fast workout paces · Suits heavy neutral runners who want a firm marathon shoe |
| Cons | Foam not energetic enough for a ₹10,000 shoe · Not worth the ₹10,000 retail price · Laces came undone until double knotted · Not for beginners, flat feet, overpronation or runners over 80 kg · Lost the very low ground feel some fans of the Hyper Speed 5 liked | Extremely firm, like running on stone at 6:00/km · Needs 50+ km before the foam softens · Soft outsole wore in under 50 km · Likely poor traction on hills · Not for wide feet · Far too expensive at ₹17,500 · Only suits a very narrow profile |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you are a beginner, have flat feet or overpronation, are over 75 to 80 kg, or want a very soft, springy shoe. | Avoid it if you run easy paces around 6:00/km or slower, or want a soft, comfortable shoe. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Hyper Speed 6
At ₹4,000 to ₹5,000 the Hyper Speed 6 is the best lightweight versatile workout shoe and I highly recommend it. At its ₹10,000 retail price I would not recommend it, because there are much better plated options.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a beginner, have flat feet or overpronation, are over 75 to 80 kg, or want a very soft, springy shoe.
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Sonicblast
The Sonicblast only works for runners at 3:30 to 4:30/km, or heavy neutral runners who want a firm, stable marathon shoe. I would not recommend it at ₹17,500, and only consider it at ₹10,000 to ₹12,000 on sale.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you run easy paces around 6:00/km or slower, or want a soft, comfortable shoe.
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