ASICS Superblast 3 vs Saucony Triumph 22
On paper, compared with the ASICS Superblast 3, the Saucony Triumph 22 is 1.6 mm more drop, 7.2 mm less heel stack, ₹2,000 cheaper, Ride −3.
 ASICSSuperblast 3 |  SauconyTriumph 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 7.00 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 6.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹21,999 | ₹20,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Max cushion | Max cushion |
| Weight | 230 g | – |
| Heel stack | 45.8 mm | 38.6 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 37.7 mm | 28.9 mm |
| Drop | 8.1 mm | 9.7 mm |
| Foam | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus | PWRRUN+ and PEBA blend |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | 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 runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersWalkingRunners 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 | Premium step-in feel and materials · Smooth and safe at a steady, slow marathon pace · Very durable outsole, Triumph shoes last over 1,000 km · Stable neutral shoe for heavy runners and beginners · One of the best walking shoes · Starting to soften and bounce a little after 40 km |
| 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 | No energy return at all despite the PEBA blend · Lost the versatility of the Triumph 21 · Thick upper not breathable enough for Indian weather · Expensive at about ₹20,000 · Flipkart listings may be fake |
| 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 want fast running, high breathability or a bouncy, fun shoe like the Novablast or Vomero Plus. |
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 22
I was disappointed, because the PEBA blend made it plush but not at all energetic, and it lost the versatility of the Triumph 21. For heavy runners, beginners, slow marathoners and walkers it is a durable, premium shoe, and at around ₹8,000 you can buy it without thinking.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want fast running, high breathability or a bouncy, fun shoe like the Novablast or Vomero Plus.
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