Asics Superblast 2 (COMPLETELY UNBIASED REVIEW)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ค. 2024
- The highly anticipated Asics Superblast 2 is here! The original model is one of my all time favourite shoes so I was a bit worried to see how Asics could possibly improve upon it. There are quite a few big updates, but are they all for the better? Here is my review!
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 Intro
0:45 What's changed?
1:57 Facts & figures
4:17 Likes
6:32 Dislikes
8:06 Superblast 2 vs Asics Novablast 4
8:57 Superblast 2 vs Mizuno Neo Vista
9:50 Superblast 2 vs Nike Invincible 3
10:21 Final thoughts
About this video: Today we are reviewing the Asics Superblast 2 road running shoe. We'll talk about the differences between the old model, go through all the stats, my likes and dislikes as well as comparing against other popular and similar shoes from Nike, Mizuno and Asics.
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The only reviews I trust as being unbiased… 😊
Great to hear you're enjoying them Karl, thank you!
Love Ben. Ed Bud is straight up as well.
I have clocked up over 500 miles in my first pair of V1's, they have helped me run more consistently during a 7 day week marathon training block, switching up with Saucony Speeds & Saucony Pro 3 & Metaspeed Edge +, these have been a valued member of the team
Always love your reviews. I studied abroad at Greenwich University and ran almost alll the streets you run on in your videos.
Thanks for sharing Australian pricing, Ben. Very beneficial for those of us who live in convict country.
Will keep it in there going forward! Looking forward to visiting later in the year!
I think it’s strange how much people can like or dislike different shoes so much
For me the the original superblast was okay but nothing special
In fact it didnt even make it into my shoe rotation
I use old racing shoes for workouts and alphafly 1 or prime x strung 1 for long runs
And for easy runs or recovey runs there’s lots of softer more forgiving shoes
You can’t get them anymore but for me the best everyday running shoes where endorphin speed 2 it was soft enough and comfortable enough at slow paces but you could pick up the pace and was almost as good as a racer
and for pure easy runs the invincible run 1 or 2 where the most comfortable soft and bouncy shoes
The superblast just feels too firm to me at easy paces and there are better shoes at faster paces
That's the point. If you only have 1 shoes for running. (a lot of people is). Instead of having one shoes for that, one shoes for this. They'll go to superblast. Not particularly designed 1 type of run. The all-arounder shoes always have space for many people's heart.
Because a lot of people just recreationally runner ( or majority of people). So. I'm not surprise that this shoes sellout quickly.
That's why maybe a shoe rotationed people will hate this shoes because is hard to place what type of run.
And "1 shoes people" will love this.
@@tevinabdikurniapratama4276 maybe but personally I’d go for something like the endorphin speed or something like that, that does feel soft enough for a easy jog and fast enough for workouts and races
Also there are lots of shoes out there that are literally half the price that do a great job of been all rounders
I have Novablast 3 and too be honest I don’t think the superblast is actually much better if at all. Superblast is better for speed but nova blast is better at slow and can also do speed
Ayo, ran my first marathon at challenge Roth yesterday. Got wrecked and I think I was not prepared enough but I still finished it (4:57 hours😅) and im happy af. When I signed up a year ago I started watching your vids about shoes, gels, etc, Love your content. You are an amazing part of TH-cam. Keep it up 💪
Congratulations!! How anyone can run a marathon after that swim and bike is beyond me.. maybe I'll have to try one day. Huge well done from me and all the best for your recovery!
@@BenParkes oh no, I forgot to mention that I did it in a relay team. So a friend of mine swam, another one was on the bike and I „only“ ran the marathon 😅.
Thank you, recovery is going extremely good so far. It would be way worse if I did the whole challenge Roth on my own.
I freaking love this guy man.
Great content homie
Amazing review - both the best summary of overall facts as well as personal opinion and especially, I like the fairly newer compartment of comparison to other shoes of the same category on different price levels.
Have loved your content for years and you're still getting better and better!
Mine are arriving on Monday 🎉🎉 very excited to put them on and then rotate with my OG for Berlin training and the big event in the autumn
Thanks (as always) for the unbiased reviews, Ben! - Hope to pick-up a pair too if I can warrant the price tag
Nice review as always. I preordered my pair and can't wait for it to come. It's likely going to be my choice for San Francisco Marathon.
Hey Ben! Another greeeeat review! I’m a pretty fan of your work!!! Hugs from Brazil bro!
Glad to see AUD in the prices Ben! 😁
ah, yes.. it's the first video we included AUD. Will keep it!
Great video as always. Managed to get mine from Sportsshoes as they launched on the midnight and used a 15% off code.
Loving them so far but not a huge fan of the price and supply issues.
I went TTS for these but size half down probably would've also worked. Half size down I felt was just a bit too narrow for my liking, would've been worried about running longer distances with them. Think if they did a wide version half size down would've been good
My SB2s come today! I love my NB4s and got a 21:31 in my first 5k ever with them last week. I would highly recommend them, for long runs as well.
Just got the Novablast 4 today and I love them so much. Superblast 2 looks great but I think I'll hold on to my Novablast 4 for quite a long time now xD Love ur videos Ben!
I've only been running in these shoes for two days, previously I was running in Nike Invincible 3 for half a year, which you added to the comparison in the video. For me as a heavier runner, the Invincible offer great energy return, but have a much less comfortable upper than the superblast 2. After your video about the superblast 1 as a new dailytrainer, I was waiting to try them as an alternative to the invincible, but they were forever out of stock. Fortunately, I managed to buy SB2 on the day of release 😀
Got my pair yesterday and can't wait to give them a go
Got mine yesterday evening and ran my first run in them this morning. They immediately felt better than my SB1. It is basically an upgrade in every way.
Sizing is better and the upper is more structured. The SB1 were a little on the long side. SB2 fits perfectly in my normal size.
Foam feels amazing! Ever so slightly softer than my broken in SB1s, straight out of the box. The shoe is light and made my first run in it feel effortless.
The improved grip was also very noticeable. I felt very confident with every strike and had zero problems with stability.
Overall I feel like it is an upgrade in all the right places. The same amazing shoe, but even better.
Great summery!! 'The same amazing shoe, but even better'.. yes, agreed!
I love the ride of the SB1, but my pinky toes would get sore after 13 miles or so. Is the toe box any wider?
Idk if many people had this issue. Confused bc I don't have wide feet! Eek!
So annoying that you find out the shoe is now for sale but is sold out everywhere for the usual/common sizes. Will have to wait until they're back in stock...
still some on the belgian website!
Ordered mine Saturday morning, will hopefully get mine Tuesday, still got 2 pair of the 1's. They are fantastic and as you also say Novablast 3 and 4 are a good alternative if people want a cheaper option.
Ordered a pair on SS on Saturday. Can’t wait.
I usually wear US12 or US12.5 but I ordered US13 in these. They look so good.
Love the durability of the version 1. I have 500 miles on my current pair and they are still good for a couple hundred more. Never had a shoe last like this. Hopefully it’s available next month
Amazing review 🎉
Appreciate you, Ben for always keeping the unbiased review though I am sure you can easily invite endorsement given the gravity of your influence!! The only thing keeping me away from SB2 is that my SB1 is just clocking 500k and still working like a charm😂 will definitely upgrade once they’re worn out
Yes.. I'll go back to the SB1's now.. as got plenty of life in them. Upgrade when you're ready. Glad you liked the video Andreas!
Loved it , asics magic speed 4 next please 🙏
Still got shed loads of mile in my V.1 and a pair of Endorphin Speed 4 so holding off for now but another great, unbiased review Ben!
yes, no need to upgrade yet.. but it's a great option when you're ready! Glad you liked the video :-)
I'm one of the very few it seems who didn't love the superblast. I took it out of my rotation and now use it only as a walk around shoe. Sounds like the version two is similar enough that I'll likely pass. Excellent review. Thanks 🤙
@@vetboyschmo6093 I thought the same as you although I didn’t really ever properly make it into my rotation
I use it occasionally but because everyone says how amazing it is but to me
It’s just a okay shoe , I don’t get the hype around it
definitely not worth the money there asking and there are lots of other shoes that cost less that are better in my opinion
Hi Ben great review as always. I'd like to request a review of the new Asics MetaSpeed edge Paris. Thanks!
sky
Yes both have to be reviewed actually!
Please give a long term review. I'm interested to know if the new midsole and super tacky outsole have a much shorter lifespan.
Bought mine size 13 US with a 10% discount. Thanks Ben
Asics launched these on their own website on Saturday.
Yes! The links weren't working for me on their home page.. it was a bit of a mess. And no one who signed up for a notification got one from what I heard.
I got a notification at 2:01 am on Saturday morning, unfortunately I laid about in bed all day and by the time I got up all Size 9’s has gone so took a gamble on 8.5 which I had in V1 and the last Novablast as well but if it’s too small I’ll just send back no big deal. I’ve enough pairs of V1 to keep me going for many miles yet
Sold out in common sizes 9.5-10.5 mens in Australia. Colour is ok but I'm waiting for September release of the other colours. I have the current Novablast 4 in Liteshow colourway and would love a Superblast 2 in similar or at least some nice blue.
200 quid for a pair of trainers is nonsense. These huge sportswear corporations are absolutely taking the mick with these prices and runners are happily playing along with it.
Agreed. It's sick, and people are stupid. I admire David Goggins for many reasons, one of which is that he doesn't care about how he looks; he runs with old, holey shirts, runs in simple Brooks Adrenaline if memory serves correctly, and just doesn't give a damn in general, yet still hammers ultra marathons. Another interesting thing is that the book Born to Run mentioned that studies were done in the 70s after the advent of modern track shoes with cushioning by the likes of Nike, finding that American runners were slower and more injury-prone than runners using the older-style shoes. I'd imagine so many more injuries happen now due to inappropriate shoes (especially plates and max stacks).
Absolutely agree. £200 for a training shoe is taking the pee.
Just did an interval session out of the box - felt dead on foot. The original was definitely faster once it broke in so hopefully it softens up.
Thanks for the video as usual. Please do a video on your socks! Not sure how much in depth you can get on socks, lol, however LOVE them but don't know what they are (here in the States fyi) - thank you!
I know he’s mentioned he uses Stance brand run socks before (which is what I use and like) and I know he’s said his GF uses Injinji toe socks for trail running/ultras. Both are pricey but stance has discounts a lot.
@@JacobHatesRunning Hey thanks a million for offering information. Really appreciate it.
Yes, we have filmed a socks video.. will be out in about a month hopefully. My main 3 are stance, soar and balega .. all the best!
@@BenParkes Thanks Ben!!
Love the Superblast, trying to wear out my 1s to justify getting the 2 ASAP 😊
haha.. have to stock up for when the 1 is worn out!
Best running shoe reviewer on TH-cam. Watch all the videos. Such good advice. Love the passion. I got mine from Sports Shoes to, in a 11.5 and 12 and I am deciding which to return. It’s a tough choice. Both feel good. Would you go a thumbs width of space in these. I didn’t get version 1.
thumb width at the end works for me. Also got to see how it feels on the sides. Have a jog across the living room at home if you have space and see how they feel.
@@BenParkes Many thanks. Can’t wait to really run in these. Love the videos you do. Thanks for the content. It’s a help for me as a keen runner.
Ive seen Asics are launching in August a Glide Ride Max so holding out to see what that offers vs the Superblast
Refreshing to hear that as with my experience with the Novablast 3 the grip with V1 in the wet is not good.
Just finished a 15k and a 10K on it. The mid sole is bit softer and bouncy. The upper is more comfortable. Asics did all the "upgrade" I need from the SB1 and made it a perfect long run shoes to me!!!
Interesting you say you sized down on V2 as well. I've heard many reviewers saying they fixed the sizing and their normal size fit
They are the same size.
Can only report what worked for me. Purchased both my usual size in running shoes and they still felt a little big.. and half a size down (which I always had in the first superblast) still felt like the best option!
Hi Ben, I've managed to grab a pair of this brand new Superblast 2 , so looking forward to trying them. But, I still enjoy my version 1, had 480K in version 1 , so have you noticed that midsole or somehitng was worn down that it was risky to do more K's after 1000K? or did you just stop using them and grabbed new pair like precaution and not to risk to use a pair with 1000K further. Thanks a lot. Peter from Slovakia.
I just felt they were due a change about 1000km. But it will be different for different runners.. lighter people might get more, people with a different stride might get less etc.
Hows the fit compare to the Novablast 4? I'm wearing a US 8 on the Novablast, should I stick to 8 on the Superblast 2 or go down half a size?
It's a shame that all of ASICS good shoes are always out of stock!
Had a chat with their sales rep during shoe demo, they keep the supply low on purpose despite the ridiculously high demand. I noticed the same pattern with other premium line shoes like Metaspeed and Alphafly. Scarcity is what makes them ‘sought after’
@@AndreasKriswanto1989 interesting cos I chatted to reps at the running show and they said the same, in a round about, non committing way, if you get my drift....
@@kophotography895 there's keeping demand high however if you can't ever obtain the shoe what's the point.
@andreas the fact that they are amazing shoes is what makes them sought after. Releasing them in limited quantities keeps the demand high. Marketing 101
Not all , It is easy to find the Gel-Nimbus 26, Gel-Cumulus 26, Nova Blast 4 and the Gel-Kayano 31.
Just the Nova Blast 1&2 that are hard to find in some sizes.
Thanks for another great review 👍🏻
Glad you liked it Matthew!
Would love to know how to tell if your shoes are knackered?
Sold out everywhere in my size, but someone is trying to flog a pair for £325 on ebay. I think I might make them an offer of £50 so they know what taking the p feels like.
So glad is wasn’t an invincible 3 for you Ben 😢
They got it right.
They did!
Thanks for that, I ordered mine on release day and expecting delivery today. My only concern is that my regular size is a uk 10 and that's what I ordered, but if they are not right then I won't get another due to stock issues. Do you think they will be too tight or too big?
How would you compare these to the ASICS magic speed 4?
Hi everyone. Ben said to get a half size smaller. What do you guys think about that? Or should I just go for true to size instead?
Just got a 60-pound shoe, and they are fantastic
Would be good to hear of any further review comments now you've had the shoe a while? I assume it would be good for something like the SDW50 assuming it's been pretty dry? 😊
Fantastic review. Love the content you put out.
Waited 4 months for metaspeed edge paris to be released in to buy my own size in it.
They never restocked the size from the time of release.
I only buy directly from them as I get a military discount.
Really annoying that they do that.
Hi Ben, any ideas on alternatives for the Superblast 2 as the availability is problematic as it is mentioned here. Looking for a long run shoe, with a great comfort and performance for the longer distance even with uptempo daily+ efforts, reasonable durability and a humane price. Preferably this year’s or last year’s model. Would go with Prime X 2 Strung, but the price is terrible, NBs shoes are tragedy in terms of midsole durability, Saucony Endo Speeds have weird foot shape for me… it’s a pickle these days for me.
Hi Ben,
May i ask whether Superblast 2 and Novablast 4 are suitable fot standing and walking for hours.
Thank you
Despite loads of attempts, never managed to get hold of version one. Obviously need to be a sponsored TH-camr! Got lucky with this one, but in half an hour they'd all gone. Really don't understand why ASICS don't make more. At £200 a pop, it's a guaranteed earner for them!
I’ve just purchased these shoes 😁
as a lighter runner, 60kg, i find the NB4 underwhelming...not sure what it is. perhaps i find them unresponsive. they kind of zap my energy, i usually run easy in them as anything else seems unlikely. i haven't taken the SB pill yet, but wonder if the SB2 is a shoe i'd get on with?
How do you manage to keep all your shoes so clean?
Ran hundreds of km on my SBv1...im pretty sure I'll get these beauties!!
These supply issues are really such a shame. Very unnecessary
Hi Ben, when you give the weight of a shoe, would it be possible to say what it is in a few other sizes as well.
I like the lighter weighted shoes but have no idea how much lighter a size 9 or 10 are compared to an 11
Great review as usual
I just weight my own shoe on my scales. Manufactures don't give the weights in all sizes. They usually publish weight in just one size.. around a UK 8/9/10.. in that region. But they are all different between different manufactures. So it's hard to know what to say.. So I just give a few extra words to clarify how light/heavy the shoe is.
@@BenParkes thanks Ben
Still waiting for mine which I pre-ordered from the Asics online store and got and actual confirmation (we'll see when I get them as they went "live on July 5th) if this be the case, I better purchase another pair of the Metaspeed sky Paris before they go.
Loved version 1. Wanted version 2. Watched this vid and ordered right away 👍 always trusted your reviews since peg turbos 1/2 👏👏👏
Great the video helped. Let us know how you get on with them!
I’m looking for something to replace my Nike invincible 2 for long runs. Would this be a contender or anyone else recommended something similar to the invincible 2 (not a fan of the invincible 3) thanks 😊
I switched from invincible 2 to this as my daily shoe and never looked back!
Do you foresee these being made available in a size 14?
best running man on TH-cam, love your reviews
Is it weird that I prefer the feel of my Hoka Clifton 9s over my ASICS SB v1?
yea
Height stack and drop are perfect for me
The boy loves his Novablasts!
Where does the Novablast stand in their lineup? I feel like between the Nimbus and this, the Novablast will become obsolete.
Out here they pushed the release back a week and are pretty much already sold out online. Not really happy about this. About to go Kinvara Pro instead.
I'd love to replace my Nimbus 26 with this but my Nimbus is nowhere near finished yet and these supershoe types are just too expensive.
Hi, is the nimbus 26 good? Is it good for daily trainers? I'm a beginner at running and planning to get my first asics
@maze1275 Hi, it's a good shoe as a daily trainer with lots of cushioning. I bought that particular one because I needed just that, and that model had the best fit out of the ones I tried. It's extremely comfortable and great shoes. But for speed sessions, it's a bit clumsy and heavy, which is fine if you have other shoes for that purpose in your rotation. But I reckon the Superblast is the better shoe to go for if you only plan on buying/owning one shoe. That's providing it fits your feet well and you're willing to pay that much for a shoe. Hope it helps. Go try some shoes to get a feel for them, and good luck on your running journey! I started running about a year ago 🙂
I have both, the Nimbus (already quite a few generations) and the Superblast (v1 though) and they’re different shoes. Nimbus is amazing for the zone 2/easy/recovery/long runs and the Superblast is amazing when the tempo needs to go up for intervals, tempo and threshold runs, as well as for races.
Both complement each other perfectly.
If I had to choose only one, I would get the Nimbus, but purely because 80% of my runs are Z2 runs. It’s difficult to stay “slow” in the superblast. Or look into a discounted pair of Nimbus 25 (which are also still amazing.. i still have one of those as well in my rotation) and then get the Superblast later if there is a specific event you’re training for. (obviously in time to break them in and get used to them first).
@@cdh79 Thanks for your reply 🙂
Doesn’t matter how great a shoe is if it is never available to purchase. That is a big problem in Canada.
Superblast 2 vs Vomero 17? Help pls I am new to running😊
ASICS announced the shoe was releasing July 5th, but decided to hold a pre-order earlier in the week. So when the release date came around, the shoe was already sold out. Absolutely ridiculous.
It be a lot cooler if they made sizes bigger than 13. Us size 15-16 wanna try them out too
Interesting to hear your SB2 is slightly lighter than SB1. Seems like other reviewers are stating that its heavier.
would the super blast be a good daily?
Yes!
If you haven't sent the size 12s back can I buy them from you?. I'm in London on Thursday
Sorry, we posted them back this morning. Keep checking the website as some sizes are appearing back in stock.. I guess as some get returned. All the best
@BenParkes thanks for letting me know Ben
it’s sold out in my size 10 everywhere don’t understand why asics wouldn’t have more stock
I really want to buy a pair and the colorway looks great!! But the price....😭. In an ideal world I would make a future 2-shoe rotation with the Superblast 2 and the Deviate Nitro Elite 3.
Thanks 👍
Can’t believe the Neo Vista is £50 cheaper in UK. In AUS it’s the same price as the Superblast.
Is it good for long walking and standing for hours?
You'd be better looking at something like a Hoka Clifton or Bondi. These are really designed for running only.. and small walks around.
Looks a great shoe just a bit out of my price range,
So frustrating how much they have limited the availability. Was trying to order a pair from about 6am onwards yesterday. After many attempts, I managed to buy a pair. Asics cancelled my order immediately after taking it. It's the hope that kills you! 😂
I want find shoe similar as SB2: no carbon plate, lighter, cushion, stable, use pace 4-7 for 42km; give me. Many thanks!
can you plz do a review telling everyone that the superblast 2 is pants (lie i know) because i cant find them available on any site in my size!!🤣🤣
£200 in the UK? They're $200 or £156 equivalent in the US. (Some states charge sales tax and some do not)
Also how can you compare it with ADIZEROBOSTON12?!
The Boston 12 is a very good daily trainer, but in comparison, the Superblast 1&2 are better shoes. They have to be, for that price difference! ;)
@@philipppuchner1115Thsnks a million that is so helpfull
Sound sounds a little distant in production
Pretty sure this was the most anticipated shoe since the endorphin speed 2
Bought 2 Alphafly, 1 NB sc elite and 1 meta speed sky Paris this season. Could buy these shoes yesterday on the store but 220 euros without carbon plate for a daily trainer lmao. Only casuals fall for this trap.
I tried these on today and I’ve had to go up a full size compared to my mizunos
How does the FF Turbo+ in the Superblast 2 compare to the FF Turbo in thr Superblast 1? Out of the box?
Is the FF Turbo+ really softer? And if, how much?
Does it make a difference running in SB1 or SB2 (despite the upper on SB2 i guess is better on hot days and the grip is better when wet)?