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ASICS SUPERBLAST

Overall Grades And Reviews

9.4 Overall Grade
45 reviews

The ASICS SUPERBLAST is a neutral, lightweight, highly cushioned multi-purpose shoe. Reviewers praise its performance for everyday training, long runs, workouts, and racing. The SUPERBLAST falls into the emerging category of lightweight, high-performance shoes built upon speciality foam, but without a carbon plate like traditional supershoes.

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Pros

  • Sitting atop our shoe rankings, reviewers love this shoe.
  • The shoe is praised for all types of running: everyday training, long runs, workouts, and races.
  • Lightweight.
  • Despite being light, the ride is reported to be responsive and supportive.
  • The foam is light and comfortable.
  • No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.

Cons

  • Hefty price tag -- one of the most expensive non-supershoes you can buy.
  • While this is a training shoe (and some people race in it), the stack height of this shoe is 45mm which is above the World Athletics guidelines of 40mm. So it isn't eligibile for official records.
  • Some reviewers complain that the mid-foot of the shoe is slightly too narrow, whereas the toe-box is larger than average.
  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too big, by about a half-size.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

Shoe comparison
ASICS SUPERBLAST
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
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ASICS SUPERBLAST
This Shoe
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
Next Best Rated Trainer For Sale (after this shoe)
HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
Next Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale (after this shoe)
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Most Durable Trainer For Sale
Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Maximum Stability
Weight
8.4 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
10.1 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
45mm.
43mm.
40mm.
36mm.
Forefoot Height
37mm.
39mm.
35mm.
24mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
4 mm.
5 mm.
12 mm.
Upper material
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Breathable Engineered Knit Upper, Gusseted Tongue, Reinforced Eyestays
Shoe Released
Q2 2023
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
Q3 2023
MSRP
$200
$165
$145
$140
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
9.4
9.0
8.9
8.8
Comfort
9.3
9.4
9.2
9.1
Cushioning
9.8
9.7
9.4
9.1
Durability
8.8
8.2
8.0
8.9
Appearance
8.9
7.9
8.5
8.4
Value
8.0
7.7
7.9
8.5

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Best long run shoe

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

    Expensive, but worth it. Perfect for long runs regardless of pace. Cushioned, responsive and supportive enough. Half size down recommended.

    • LRC Editor's Choice

      A Win for ASICS, A Win for LRC Better Shoes

      40 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      7.0
      Value
      8.0

      This is probably the best overall daily trainer I have ever run in. I typically don’t run in ASICS, but given the outstanding reviews on LRC Better Shoes, I decided to give them a try. They are worth every penny and effortlessly take 15 seconds off each mile.

      The last shoe I felt this strongly about, and coincidentally selected because of overwhelmingly positive reviews on the old LRC Shoe Review site, was the Adidas Boston 8. While a completely different type of shoe, it brings back the same joy and effortless propulsion I fondly recall from that old Boston.

      Good job ASICS. Good job LRC Better Shoes.

    • LRC Editor's Choice

      Unmatched Lightweight Comfort

      40 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      7.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      8.0

      Quite simply the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever run in - I previously enjoyed the Nike Invincible 1 but was disappointed by the 2nd and 3rd iterations. I haven’t touched a pair of Asics shoes in years and am seriously impressed by how they’ve changed. I wear this shoe all my long and recovery runs but have also found them responsive enough to cruise through tempos without feeling weighed down and bulky. Would absolutely recommend to any marathoner. My only complaints are the high price point and durability - the foam is mostly unprotected and wears somewhat quickly.

    • LRC Editor's Choice

      Asics superblast

      2 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      7.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      8.0

      Ive found the superbast to be a unique shoe. I think it does extremely well at all paces. I have found that I prefer the shoe for faster paces so I've mostly relegated it to long runs where I pick up the speed throughout the run. The foam of the shoe is the highlight for me. The ffturbo and thin layer of ffblast + is a very good level of softness for me. The shoe is definitely extremely cushioned and soft, but I don't feel like I'm losing myself when the foam compresses and it gives me a nice springback. This is especially nice when the pace picks up. I also very much enjoyed the 8mm drop of the shoe as that is my sweet spot. Even being a mid/forefoot striker, I find shoes with drops 6mm or lower to make my calves extremely sore and tight. The only complaint I have about the shoe is the fit. I find it to be ever so slightly narrow in the mid foot, while the toebox height to be quite large. I also think the shoe runs a little large, but going a half size down was too much. I also wish the heel gave me a better lockdown but thats a very minor issue that doesn't bother me too bad. I think if basics could dial in the sizing, and overall width and volume of the shoe, it would be a shoe with very little competition. 

    • great shoe but expensive

      Neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      5.0

      love the shoe but expensive--hard to know if its worth the premium price

    • Most Versatile Shoe for Marathon Training, for a price

      35 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      6.0

      I've run in all types of shoes, from max cushion trainers, super shoes, tempo shoes and daily trainers. The ASICS Superblast is the only shoe that could content in every single category. Its high stack means it can take on those easy days when your feet just want a break from the pounding of the road, but is light enough to wear for everyday miles as well. Its stiff outer midsole creates the perfect amount of snap to feel as if it has a plate, without the drawbacks of increase strain on your feet and ankle ligaments. For someone not pushing sub-3, I can even recommend this as a marathon race day shoe. The only problem is the price, as it's one of the most expensive trainers on the market. It rarely goes on sale and is nearly perpetually sold-out. That should tell you all you need to know about how many people agree they want their hands, or rather feet, on this shoe.

    • Excellent shoe

      45 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      9.0
      Value
      8.0

      The Superblast is very comfortable and surprisingly durable. I’ve run over 600km in the shoes and they have no signs of wear except some outsole wear. They still feel protective and responsive when running. It is quite expensive though so it may not be for people with a tighter budget.

    • May be best shoe I've trained in.

      Neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      5.0
      Appearance
      5.0
      Value
      7.0

      Reminds me of the lightweight, cushiony asics trainers of the 90s. Nice to see them filling this niche again. Also reminds me of 1st gen Hoka Clifton.

    • This shoes is magical

      60 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      10.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      10.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      10.0

      I’ve never felt so comfortable and fast in a shoe - this shoes outperforms any shoes I’ve ever run in. 

    • best shoe i've worn but is a bit expensive

      30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      9.0
      Cushioning
      9.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      10.0

      overall is responsive shoes and suitable for daily routine

    • One of the best shoe i’ve ever run, Finishing Multiple half marathon with this shoe.

      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      8.0

      One of the best shoe i’ve ever run in. Finishing Multiple half marathon with this shoe. But, it’s quiet expensive.  recommended for heavy use runners.