ASICS Superblast 3 vs Saucony Triumph 21
On paper, compared with the ASICS Superblast 3, the Saucony Triumph 21 is 50 g heavier, 2.4 mm more drop, 6.7 mm less heel stack, ₹15,000 cheaper, Ride −0.5.
 ASICSSuperblast 3 |  SauconyTriumph 21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹21,999 | ₹7,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 230 g | 280 g |
| Heel stack | 45.8 mm | 39.1 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 37.7 mm | 28.6 mm |
| Drop | 8.1 mm | 10.5 mm |
| Foam | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus | PWRRUN+ |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | narrow | wide |
| Sizing | true to size | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsTempoRace dayRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | 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 | Balanced softness with energy return at any pace · Same pep after 500 km · Outsole shows no wear after 500 km, great wet and dry traction · Wide forefoot and spacious toe box · True to size · Fully attached gusseted tongue and secure heel counter · One shoe for easy runs to the full marathon |
| Cons | 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 | Extra lacing eyelet causes discomfort if laced too tight · Breathability drops above 25 km, more so in hot weather · High stack may feel unstable for absolute beginners · Online only, in limited numbers · Price could come down further |
| 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. | Avoid it if you are an absolute beginner, since the high stack can feel unstable; I would pick the Ride 17 instead. |
My verdicts
ASICS
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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Triumph 21
After 500 km it still has the same pep, and I expect another 500 km from it. At ₹7,000 to ₹9,000 it is real value for money for anyone running six months or more who wants one non-plated shoe for everything up to the full marathon.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are an absolute beginner, since the high stack can feel unstable; I would pick the Ride 17 instead.
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