ASICS Superblast 2 vs ASICS Superblast 3
On paper, compared with the ASICS Superblast 2, the ASICS Superblast 3 is 15 g lighter, 3 mm more heel stack.
 ASICSSuperblast 2 |  ASICSSuperblast 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.33 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹22,000 | ₹21,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 245 g | 230 g |
| Heel stack | 42.8 mm | 45.8 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 34.6 mm | 37.7 mm |
| Drop | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Foam | FF Turbo Plus with FF Blast Plus Eco carrier | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | – | narrow |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsTempoRace dayBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Light at 240–250 g · Balanced FF Turbo Plus foam with strong energy return · Set all my PBs in it · Top-notch breathability · Fixed the forefoot snugness of the first version · Unmatched durability, no wear after 150 km · One shoe for all training and marathons | Most fun shoe of the year · Extremely soft FF Leap + FF Blast Plus midsole · Fit true to size at UK 8, snug and secure · Plush woven upper with gusseted tongue · Light at 230 g for a 46/38 mm stack · Stability improved once I'd done a few runs |
| Cons | Overkill for a light runner at 7:30–8:00/km · Wet traction only average · Expensive at ₹22,000–23,000 | Exposed midsole wears and cracks quickly · Outsole rubber wears fast · Narrower forefoot than Superblast 2 · Expensive at ₹22,000–23,000, rarely discounted · Can feel clunky for lighter runners · Less energetic than the Megablast |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you only run very slowly and are light, because the 45 mm stack felt like overkill at 7:30–8:00/km. | Avoid it if you have ankle pronation and need a stability shoe, or if you have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version. |
My verdicts
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Superblast 2
The Superblast 2 is one of the greatest super trainers, light, balanced and with energy return, and I set every PB in it. I rate it 9/10 overall and 8/10 for my own slower profile; at around ₹15,000 it is an absolute banger.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you only run very slowly and are light, because the 45 mm stack felt like overkill at 7:30–8:00/km.
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Superblast 3
If money is no issue and you want one shoe that makes you love running, the Superblast 3 is the one I recommend. No other shoe this year gave me this much fun, though the soft exposed midsole wears quickly.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you have ankle pronation and need a stability shoe, or if you have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version.
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