Superblast 2

I have run 150 km in the ASICS Superblast 2. My US 9 weighs 240–250 g, which is light for a super trainer or daily trainer. Stack is 45 mm at the heel and 37 mm at the forefoot, an 8 mm drop. The engineered mesh upper is high quality and the breathability is top notch. On the previous version the forefoot was a bit snug, but ASICS has added height there and I no longer get rubbing. The laces, tongue and padding are thin and light, like a racing shoe, and none of them gave me any problem. The midsole has a full layer of FF Turbo Plus, a supercritical foam, with an FF Blast Plus Eco carrier layer for stability. It is not too soft and not too firm, and you can feel it push you forward. That energy return and balanced foam are what I like most. I ran 10K pace, a half marathon and 30 km in it, and all my PBs at 5K, 10K, half marathon and 30 km came in this shoe. At 7:30–8:00/km it felt like overkill for my weight. A heavier runner would find it ideal even for very slow runs. The outsole is very durable. After 150 km there is no wear and it still feels new, and I have read reviews of 1,000 to 2,000 km. Traction is good in normal conditions and average to moderate in the wet. It suits heavier or taller runners and beginners who want the best shoe with stability, cushioning and energy return for all training and a first marathon. It also suits marathoners in the 2:30 to 4:00 range who average 4:00–5:00/km and want one shoe for training and racing. It sells for ₹22,000–23,000 on the ASICS site, Ajio, Myntra and Tata CLiQ. At around ₹15,000 it would be an absolute banger. Superblast 3 is due next year.