Superblast is way to expensive for my liking but seeing what they did here makes me excited for future. Hope they can do something with Nimbus and Cumulus. Maybe its just me but Asics for me has too many different models that work as a daily trainer.
This shoe is definitely expensive but I can see why they would go with this price so that they aren't too close to the novablast. But man I feel like a $180 price tag would've been a nice middle ground
An interesting if slightly puzzling shoe to me. It kind of looks like a beefed up Novablast 3 and yet the price has been beefed up massively as well. Are we just going to be paying nearly double for a bit of foam from the Metaspeed Sky+ & Edge+ or maybe the price hike is almost to keep the justification for the price of those racing shoes. Or are we actually paying more for a "better" shoe full stop. I note you mentioned you seem to go for your normal size and yet the Novablast 3 typically runs long for many runners including me. Is this a similar fit to them? Am also thinking the original Sky was the complete reverse and ran rather short so if it is blending both sizing seems a bit hard to be sure.
I went to my normal running shoe store recently to try on the NovaBlast 3. They told me they didn't carry them because Asics is not popular. Asics is their #6 selling brand. What a shame! NovaBlast 2 is excellent, and I cannot wait to get NovaBlast 3 and SuperBlast. I wanted to try these two shoes along with the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.
Why would be wanna be hire by ASICS? He could consult or contract for them while still being able to be free to do whatever he wants and review other shoe brands with his platform
Ah, just when you start feeling that you have everything you needed or even *wanted*... Tempting but $220 is definitely too much for what seems to be a specialized show. But, heck, the same can be said of the Prime X. Already have the Novablast 3 and the GlideRide 3 so I know what FF Blast+ is like but haven't tried any of the ASISC shoes with the FF Turbo. Intriguing but I'll probably wait for a good while after it's been out before considering it.
THIS IS THE SECOND PAIR OF SHOES I BOUGHT BECAUSE OF YOU. Can you please start providing affiliate links in your vids. I feel guilty not giving you some sort of credit!
I appreciate the sentiment. It’s something I should probably revisit, but I have previously felt uncomfortable deriving commissions from something I’m trying to review
Thank you for the reply. Your videos have saved us viewers hundreds of dollars on wrong shoes and countless hours of researching. As a fellow dad, anyone that saves me time and money is worth appreciating. Affiliate links can also serve as a quick way get the product instead of finding it ourselves. A patreon page might also be a fun way for us thank you for all the educational content you make. All the best!!
Knowing its asic i know this one is a blast. Been an asic guy since before i joined the military but damn thats chuncky more chunkier than my hoka clifton 8
this is so funny. I raced five marathons this year and have run almost 3,000 miles. if you were anywhere close to being correct, I wouldn't be able to do this.
@@kofuzi i never said you couldn't do anything fool. But once you start noticing your knees KILLing you, talk to me .. maybe when you're 60. It's like brushing your teeth. The more you ignore and the less you take care of your teeth the more yellow they get. I've only put running shoes on about 10,000 or more people. But you're the expert bro, you have a youtube. You got this, i'm nobody ;)
Questions - I noticed that my foot slaps the ground fast (noisy) in the Novablast 3. Is it the same geometry in the Superblast? Also.. I am back from Achilles Tendon injuries and did not run for 19 days.. I notice that in the Novablast my Achilles Tendon is sore.. Not in the Speed 2.. So.. Is the heel area more stable in the Superblast?
try thinking of it this way. A BMW M5 doesn't cost more because it will outlast a Honda Civic. Having now logged over 100 miles in this shoe, including racing a wet marathon last weekend, I will say that the outsole rubber is correctly spec'd for what the intended use case requires.
both are great for running those distances. the sc elite 4 is designed for racing, so it's lighter and a bit more aggressive with a carbon fiber plate. I found the superblast fun for running marathon effort miles in long runs and workouts, but as far as racing goes, I'd prefer something built for racing.
Anyone here remembers Jamison Michael? He was the founder of MAGA - a movement to Make Asics Great Again. And now Asics has found itself and is on top of the game but sadly Jamison is nowhere to be found
@@davidrosenthal5795true. The asics superblast are some of the best I've ever used.... Just ordered the metaspeed sky plus as my 2md running shoe. I'll just alternate between the 2 but if the sky plus are anything like the superblasts then I'm in for a treat
Its the only one non carbon plate competition shoes with high energy return on the market and the most comfortable on this segment price 👏 the price is reasonable for me
Just finished my first short run in the Superblast. So far so good! One key advantage over Nike is that the Superblast has a removable insole and my Protalus M100 orthotics fit nicely inside. I have been a Nike runner for years but lately have moved away because so many of their lightweight road shoes have the insole glued in, and in my old age I need an orthotic for a sensitive heel.
Try doing low heat with a heat gun or hair dryer for a minute or so to remove an insole that's been stepped and walked in. It should losen the glue for you to remove.
Looks like a fun shoe and I agree with your assessment with where it might fight into someone's rotation. Personally, if you already have the Novablast 2 or 3 then that seems to do the trick for long runs, plus I think the Novablast is a pretty versatile shoe as well. Considering the Superblast is $80 more than the Novablast, for me it's a no-brainer to stick with the Novablast. Thanks for this video, Mike. It was very informative. Top notch as always! btw - I don't think I'll be able to make it to your shake-out run in NY on Saturday, my wife and I will be at the expo picking up her race bib and packet at that time. I hope to see you again out on the course or perhaps after the race. Good luck this weekend!
I got really excited about this shoe.......until I noticed the pricetag 😔 It's a NO for me, not because I couldn't afford it, but because at that price I can get a tried and true shoe, like the endorphine Pro 3 (much cheaper)
If judging only by the look i would definitely buy one. Mushmelon, or Cantaloupe to be precise, is my favorite fruit. I wonder if Superblast is more close to NB supercomp or prime X from adidas ? Can't wait for a comparison test among these 3 " illegal shoes ".
Looks good but the price is a no go imo. You can get a higher stack Boston 11 which also has carbon rods for long run trainings for $170 and under (on sale). Alternatively you just get a much cheaper novablast. Not sure why they priced it so high.
Some thoughts since there are inevitably numerous comments about price in the comment columns of the reviews of this shoe: This shoe would not be for me-I’ll stick with the NovaBlast3. But first of all, why should the inclusion of a plate or not be necessarily linked to price anymore? Are plates really significant in cost or are we being manipulated because of the past novelty of it which isn’t really a novelty anymore? The point is whether a shoe works great for you and its use case, or not. Regardless, this one is indeed very pricey, but my next point: I recommend everyone who lives where there’s an independent running store (not part of a chain) with a run club look into whether they offer discounts. I have a favorite store in a city we visit several times a year and if I pay cash I not only get their club discount (as a regular and frequent customer over the years) but an additional one. If you get the get to know the owners & staff of such a store, you’re not only supporting brick and mortar indie business, but you get the try on and test the shoe first, and they might also even order it for you in the colorway of your choice. The more expensive the shoe, the more significant the discount as it’s a %. I’m sure not all stores can do this but I bet plenty do. They may also return the shoe for you even after wearing it if it doesn’t work for you.
Still using the Novablast 1 for Easy and Long Runs. Was planning to get the Novablast 3 as a replacement but I might holdmoff on that idea and wait for the SuperBlast to drop in the Philippines. Thanks for another informative and quality review!
Unfortunately Asics PH is really slow with releases. We still haven’t seen the new colorway of the Sky+ and Edge+ even if those shoes get sold out really fast. Just imagine, stores only have Novablast 2 and no signs of NB3. So getting these SuperBlast by January 2023 would really be surprising.
@@JeyPsCabero just came from Asics BGC and they have the Matrix green NB3 9.5 US being their largest size (i went 2 weeks ago and they had all sizes for that color) im waiting for the black orange red colorway . They are supposed to get new stock in a week or two (sales man said) but they are not sure what they are getting .
This Superblast sounds like something to keep in our collection going into 2023 Mike... All the best for your California Marathon... We just had our Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon on December 4th
Cumulus, Nimbus, Nimbus Lite, Novablast, Glideride, Magic Speed, and now Superblast. Asics offers too many versatile training shoes that are actually similar to one another.
Some use cases overlap, with each shoe featuring certain elements over others. It’s a good time to be a runner, we have many options suited to individual preferences
Agree. True that this brings more options for everyone, but flooding the market with too many models can also be confusing for most runners. For me this a transversal problem of many brands. For me ASICS used to have more clear view/different levels in their line-up, but now maybe this release came too soon considering the other existent models like Novablast.
That’s up to you. Prime x is plated, which gives you a propulsive ride. We’ll have to find out when Superblast releases on 12-01 to unprivileged general public. 😅
I'm sorry but Asics just like most brands these days are taking the utter p1ss with that price tag! It won't be long before people are priced out of running
I am looking for a Long Run Shoe where I can throw Marathon but also faster paces, it seems this is a good solution in your opinion...is this the best for this "scope" or would you suggest other shoes better suited? My favourite everyday and easy long Run shoe is the Invincible and love the ZoomX, but also enjoy the Novablast....but they do not work for those faster paces at the end of very long runs
I'm debating between this one and New Balance Fresh Foam More V4 which has a 4mm drop compare to this one at 8mm. I've had a previous knee injury (meniscus tear) and I read that lower drop shoe will be better on my knees when running. Is that true in your opinion? Thanks!
Many are complaining about the price but seems to me this shoe kinda does everything and leans towards faster miles. How many people buy other “super shoes” that are way over $200 and only lasts 200-300 miles. This shoe could be a cushy fast race shoe that you can also log a lot of miles.
I’m also loving the Novablast 3, and last years version was the shoe I ran most in besides the Nike Invincible 1. I have been a subscribed follower for 4-5 years, and really enjoy your honest perspectives, reviews and vlogs. I also appreciate your emphasis on disclosing “where” the reviewed gear comes from, as well as potential bias, like in this case with Asics. When it comes to Nike, I’ve been missing your reviews of the new staples other then Pegasus 39 and Vomero 16, particularly the new Alphafly, Pegasus Turbo, Zoom Fly and Invincible, all of which you previously have reviewed. Is there any reason for that?
A lot of people have already reviewed those shoes, and sometimes we want a new review to come out saying something different when maybe there’s nothing to add. I’ve noticed that too, but on the bright side there are some great reviews here of shoes that other people have just lightly brushed over, and I say lightly brushed over because they haven’t really given them an honest try before writing the review. 25-30 miles isn’t great testing and even for someone who has put a lot of shoes on their feet. There’s nothing special about reviewing shoes that seem to be meh and don’t have a foreseeable upside just because of brand loyalty and I’d rather see a shoe model recognized over a shoe line or a brand, as they have changed so much recently.
I appreciate the overview as always…but that is an absolute brutal price point ☹️. The SC Trainer and Nike Invincible are priced significantly lower. An argument could be made that the Endo Pro 3 has that same level of cush versatility but with superior speed attributes at the same cost.
@@bluemagic5829 a few months, if the shoe still has a lot of stock. But bear in mind that ASICS still hasn’t discounted their first Metaspeed Sky even after all this time, so depending on how many shoes are produced, there might not be a discount any time soon (although perhaps with Black Friday coming up there’s a small chance). I don’t foresee this selling in mass numbers due to the very high price (considering SC Trainer is 180, and Invincible is often on sale under 150) but if ASICS is your kind of shoe then I suppose that’s the price to pay
ASICS has a 20% off discount program for medical professionals, first responders, military personnels, teachers and students. For regular civilians, we’re out of luck unless there’s a slight chance of promotion going on during the holidays. Another way to save some money is to use credit cards that offer cash back for ASICS.
Im wondering if these would finally let me feel the Asics ‘magic’ so to speak. I’m a 185lb runner or so, and I bottom out in the novablast 2 for some reason. I try to give them multiple chances, but they always just feel soft and squishy with zero pop for me.
Prime X worked for me. Last time i checked the new version is already on sale. 200 lb runner....I have the old version and after running over the summer they are still bouncy. My previous favorite was Novablast but no comparison vs. X
On first sight of the 'studio' shots my thoughts were: what an odd colour choice, but out in the autumnal backdrop they look great......they've got to look good...I'm so vein 🙂
Interesting shoe, but even more interesting is the use of a marathon 4 weeks prior to your A race in December. You’re not the only one to do that (like Welch runner). Is this a new trend in training or just happenstance?
I'm pretty sure I spent the entire video trying to steer people away from the idea that this is a daily trainer. but maybe I'm assuming too much in assuming you came here with an open mind?
It is an exciting shoe in that it's bridging the gap between max cushion longrun/recovery shoes that are heavier and intended for slower paces and the faster race/workout shoes - an interesting market. I'd personally lean towards just having two different shoes (which would be the same price as these 😂). The cost is just crazy though. A daily trainer reaching the monetary levels of marathon super shoes is ridiculous and a concerning precedent to set.
The disclosures are there for a reason. You are free to think what you want, but I stand by my opinions. Try on the shoe and let me know whether you stand by yours.
@@kofuzi not to disrespect your opinion but what lead me to this opinion is, your statement of Novablast 3 being shoe of the year where many other great shoes are around is exaggerating because there are many people I see bought them and not happy at all due to poor outsole grip. A shoe of the year should be able to handle roads in different conditions.
Wow! Another exciting shoe from Asics entering this new category of super stack height shoes. The price is a bit shocking but I guess it’s all relative to other shoes in this new category such as the Adidas Prime. The Superblast is almost a bargain in comparison which sounds crazy.
Thanks, KOach! I’m glad you don’t lead with the price for viewer retention purposes 😂. Do you think training in a shoe with no plate is good practice/training so that when you lace up the Sky+ it feels more effortless?
If someone ran a Boston Qualifying time in shoes that aren't race-legal (over 40mm stack) would that make the BQ ineligible? Do they check? I've always wondered.
It kind of depends under what rules the race you are running is conducted under. In the UK, the guidance says "The World Athletics Shoe Rule introduced in July 2020, reference TR5.2 - 5.6, does apply to competitions in the UK and athletes who wear shoes listed by World Athletics as not compliant with the Rules will be liable to disqualification and any records set will not be ratified." So "technically" anybody could be disqualified but the chances of anybody checking especially if you aren't in the leading positions is questionable for sure.
@@TimGrose @Matt Swainston I see - So basically there's a .0000001% chance of getting caught if you're a really mid/non-elite runner like me, haha. Thanks!
I have to perform in 1600 meter race in 6:30 minutes solid sand track and Long Jump of 3.65 metres, PLEASE TELL ME which Nike would be best NIKE VAPORFLY NEXT %2 OR NIKE zoom streakfly premium or Nike React infinity run FlyKnit 3 ?
I like the Novablast 3, but not everyday as too much squish over time seems to causes issues with body mechanics (for me personally anyway. ) even more stack sounds awesome at first but I’m noticing the higher I go in stack height, the more odd issues I suddenly develop. Granted shoes will affect runners differently, but I found that do much better overall the closer I stay to a natural lower stack and offset. That being said I think these super blast are getting totally ridiculous, but a home run for the marketing team as I’m sure sooner or later I’ll break down and try a pair… just because…
Superblast is way to expensive for my liking but seeing what they did here makes me excited for future. Hope they can do something with Nimbus and Cumulus. Maybe its just me but Asics for me has too many different models that work as a daily trainer.
New Cumulus next yr will be all FF blast + with the asic gel
*without asic gel
@@xaviergutierrez1331 sooooo cumulus will be the same shoe as novablast? :D
Same with Newbalance
@@xaviergutierrez1331 The Cumulus 24 is already ASIC’s best daily trainer. It sounds like Cumulus 25 will be even better according to your info.
This shoe is definitely expensive but I can see why they would go with this price so that they aren't too close to the novablast. But man I feel like a $180 price tag would've been a nice middle ground
220$ It is not as much as 1100 polish zloty in Poland, where this shoes will cost half of the lowest salary 🫣
Canadian here. Novablast 3 is $190 canadian dollars. That superblast will probably be close to $300... Wish I could be American shoes seriously.
@@antystatyczny3882 Yup, Canadian here. Shoes are super expensive here too. 50% increased in price.
Getting Nova 3 for $135 in India
@@abhinavchawla2265 99 in Europe
An interesting if slightly puzzling shoe to me. It kind of looks like a beefed up Novablast 3 and yet the price has been beefed up massively as well. Are we just going to be paying nearly double for a bit of foam from the Metaspeed Sky+ & Edge+ or maybe the price hike is almost to keep the justification for the price of those racing shoes. Or are we actually paying more for a "better" shoe full stop. I note you mentioned you seem to go for your normal size and yet the Novablast 3 typically runs long for many runners including me. Is this a similar fit to them? Am also thinking the original Sky was the complete reverse and ran rather short so if it is blending both sizing seems a bit hard to be sure.
Novablast 2 and 3 have been long for me as well
Agreed.
Wow. Interesting looking shoe. Although I hate to see running shoe prices trending upwards the way they have been lately.
The nike invincible run flyknit 2 is just unmatchable , probably the best shoe ever made till date and even this new superblast cant compete with it.
I went to my normal running shoe store recently to try on the NovaBlast 3. They told me they didn't carry them because Asics is not popular. Asics is their #6 selling brand. What a shame! NovaBlast 2 is excellent, and I cannot wait to get NovaBlast 3 and SuperBlast. I wanted to try these two shoes along with the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.
let your running store know what the people want!
Helpful review, nice shoe however I am sticking to the Novablast
Why hasn't Asics hired you yet?! A fabulous breakdown of the shoe's design and explanation of it's possible uses.
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
Why would be wanna be hire by ASICS? He could consult or contract for them while still being able to be free to do whatever he wants and review other shoe brands with his platform
Looks like a great long run trainer. But I haven't tried any Asics shoes in a decade. But if I were to start running longer, I might try this.
tons of cheaper options in this league, asics is always the most expensive any categories
@@gogolaklazlo Nike is definitely more expensive
@@gerson7366 but Nike is the greatest 😂
@@suryopras And I agree. That's why they're the most expensive cause they're the greatest. 🤣
You haven’t tried the novablast?
There's a Superblast?! 🤯 I am excited about this!
Ah, just when you start feeling that you have everything you needed or even *wanted*... Tempting but $220 is definitely too much for what seems to be a specialized show. But, heck, the same can be said of the Prime X. Already have the Novablast 3 and the GlideRide 3 so I know what FF Blast+ is like but haven't tried any of the ASISC shoes with the FF Turbo. Intriguing but I'll probably wait for a good while after it's been out before considering it.
Who's had a bigger year? Asics, New Balance, Saucony, or Nike? I want to go with Saucony, but Asics is a strong contender
Looking forward to this one, I am not crazy about the price, but I'm sure it's worth it.
The shoe is like being a platform and a sports shoe at the same time
With carbon plate segment so crowded, asics is creating new expensive super shoe segment without any plate, if that catch others will follow
THIS IS THE SECOND PAIR OF SHOES I BOUGHT BECAUSE OF YOU.
Can you please start providing affiliate links in your vids. I feel guilty not giving you some sort of credit!
I appreciate the sentiment.
It’s something I should probably revisit, but I have previously felt uncomfortable deriving commissions from something I’m trying to review
Thank you for the reply.
Your videos have saved us viewers hundreds of dollars on wrong shoes and countless hours of researching. As a fellow dad, anyone that saves me time and money is worth appreciating.
Affiliate links can also serve as a quick way get the product instead of finding it ourselves.
A patreon page might also be a fun way for us thank you for all the educational content you make.
All the best!!
Will be interesting to see it compared to the Mach 5....
Two great non carbon plate shoes?
Knowing its asic i know this one is a blast. Been an asic guy since before i joined the military but damn thats chuncky more chunkier than my hoka clifton 8
Bro you pronate so much, you need a stability shoe and a custom insole asap my guy
Those slo mo shots hurt my knees just watching lmao
this is so funny. I raced five marathons this year and have run almost 3,000 miles. if you were anywhere close to being correct, I wouldn't be able to do this.
@@kofuzi i never said you couldn't do anything fool. But once you start noticing your knees KILLing you, talk to me .. maybe when you're 60. It's like brushing your teeth. The more you ignore and the less you take care of your teeth the more yellow they get. I've only put running shoes on about 10,000 or more people. But you're the expert bro, you have a youtube. You got this, i'm nobody
;)
don't get mad that I clapped back when you came in here trying to dunk on me
@@kofuzi weird response
How is this shoe compared to the new Nimbus 25?
one is for easy running. the other is for workouts.
Questions - I noticed that my foot slaps the ground fast (noisy) in the Novablast 3. Is it the same geometry in the Superblast? Also.. I am back from Achilles Tendon injuries and did not run for 19 days.. I notice that in the Novablast my Achilles Tendon is sore.. Not in the Speed 2.. So.. Is the heel area more stable in the Superblast?
I am leaning towards the discounted vaporfly 2 as daily trainer, given the price of these
it's your money and your feet, but I generally recommend against either this shoe or the vaporfly (any version) as a daily trainer
Why do you recommend against those as a daily trainer?
My only issue is the outsole. At this pricepoint i want enough rubber for the shoe to last 500mph.
try thinking of it this way. A BMW M5 doesn't cost more because it will outlast a Honda Civic.
Having now logged over 100 miles in this shoe, including racing a wet marathon last weekend, I will say that the outsole rubber is correctly spec'd for what the intended use case requires.
Is it bouncier than the novablast?
God just when I think novablast is too cheap, this comes!
Kindly share a link to biy this Shoes, I am from India
They should've named it Supernova.
there's already a running shoe called supernova
😂
I'm a bigger size guy (250lbs) would the ASICS Superblast be good shoes for a half marathon race?
I think it would be a great choice
it will be realse today im my country & i will buy the superblast😅
what brand and model are the blue pant/legging you are wearing? Thank you!
Victoria Secrets🤣
Multiple long runs per week? Would this work as a recovery day shoe?
It could, but I don’t think that is it’s forte
Next series is Hulk blast !!
Good for guys with wide feet?
Hi, what brand of tights you had in this video? Thanks
Victoria Secrets 🤣🤣
How would the superblast compare to new balance supercomp elite v4 for half marathon and marathon distance?
both are great for running those distances. the sc elite 4 is designed for racing, so it's lighter and a bit more aggressive with a carbon fiber plate.
I found the superblast fun for running marathon effort miles in long runs and workouts, but as far as racing goes, I'd prefer something built for racing.
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Anyone here remembers Jamison Michael? He was the founder of MAGA - a movement to Make Asics Great Again.
And now Asics has found itself and is on top of the game but sadly Jamison is nowhere to be found
Asics has sure had one hell of a 2022. Their overall line is really really strong.
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
You don’t have a typical arch then.
@@carternorsym9362 This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3
@@mreza2364 how do i know if i arch
The price was too high i guess 😢
in my country 250 dollar😢
I don’t care, I just need a stable max cushion shoe and this one is amazing.
@@davidrosenthal5795true. The asics superblast are some of the best I've ever used.... Just ordered the metaspeed sky plus as my 2md running shoe. I'll just alternate between the 2 but if the sky plus are anything like the superblasts then I'm in for a treat
@@mohamedalgharbi8914in my country it is a 323 dollar shoe lol 🇧🇷🤡
Its the only one non carbon plate competition shoes with high energy return on the market and the most comfortable on this segment price 👏 the price is reasonable for me
Just finished my first short run in the Superblast. So far so good! One key advantage over Nike is that the Superblast has a removable insole and my Protalus M100 orthotics fit nicely inside. I have been a Nike runner for years but lately have moved away because so many of their lightweight road shoes have the insole glued in, and in my old age I need an orthotic for a sensitive heel.
Try doing low heat with a heat gun or hair dryer for a minute or so to remove an insole that's been stepped and walked in. It should losen the glue for you to remove.
Great review! $220 for a non plated , non super “race” shoe is too expensive
The outsole looks like a debris collector, you'll probably have to pull out stones after each run.
The ASICS fan boy material is just too much for me at this point
Thanks for the overview, Mike, very helpful. Think I’m going to give these a try!
Looks like a fun shoe and I agree with your assessment with where it might fight into someone's rotation. Personally, if you already have the Novablast 2 or 3 then that seems to do the trick for long runs, plus I think the Novablast is a pretty versatile shoe as well. Considering the Superblast is $80 more than the Novablast, for me it's a no-brainer to stick with the Novablast. Thanks for this video, Mike. It was very informative. Top notch as always!
btw - I don't think I'll be able to make it to your shake-out run in NY on Saturday, my wife and I will be at the expo picking up her race bib and packet at that time. I hope to see you again out on the course or perhaps after the race. Good luck this weekend!
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
@@mreza2364 what arch is it for?
@@davidlundy9142 high arch, toewide is narrow
This shoe make me having plantar issue.. shit
Excited about this one.. a super shoe without the plate is definitely welcome
Love the thorough review! Would probably only buy these if they're on sale a year or two from now.
This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3.. this shoe only gimmick
Great video Mike. I wish they had kept the price below $200!
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
I got really excited about this shoe.......until I noticed the pricetag 😔 It's a NO for me, not because I couldn't afford it, but because at that price I can get a tried and true shoe, like the endorphine Pro 3 (much cheaper)
There’s also a promotion going on now to save 25% on regular priced shoes at Saucony.
If judging only by the look i would definitely buy one. Mushmelon, or Cantaloupe to be precise, is my favorite fruit.
I wonder if Superblast is more close to NB supercomp or prime X from adidas ? Can't wait for a comparison test among these 3 " illegal shoes ".
On the wishlist! Now just the wait for the release in Australia
Looks good but the price is a no go imo. You can get a higher stack Boston 11 which also has carbon rods for long run trainings for $170 and under (on sale). Alternatively you just get a much cheaper novablast. Not sure why they priced it so high.
Rise up, we few Boston shoe lovers! 🤣
Nice Review Mr Kofuzi, SuperBlast=SuperExpensive. Hopefully they can make A Blast shoe without the SuperBlast price.
Some thoughts since there are inevitably numerous comments about price in the comment columns of the reviews of this shoe: This shoe would not be for me-I’ll stick with the NovaBlast3. But first of all, why should the inclusion of a plate or not be necessarily linked to price anymore? Are plates really significant in cost or are we being manipulated because of the past novelty of it which isn’t really a novelty anymore? The point is whether a shoe works great for you and its use case, or not. Regardless, this one is indeed very pricey, but my next point: I recommend everyone who lives where there’s an independent running store (not part of a chain) with a run club look into whether they offer discounts. I have a favorite store in a city we visit several times a year and if I pay cash I not only get their club discount (as a regular and frequent customer over the years) but an additional one. If you get the get to know the owners & staff of such a store, you’re not only supporting brick and mortar indie business, but you get the try on and test the shoe first, and they might also even order it for you in the colorway of your choice. The more expensive the shoe, the more significant the discount as it’s a %. I’m sure not all stores can do this but I bet plenty do. They may also return the shoe for you even after wearing it if it doesn’t work for you.
Still using the Novablast 1 for Easy and Long Runs. Was planning to get the Novablast 3 as a replacement but I might holdmoff on that idea and wait for the SuperBlast to drop in the Philippines. Thanks for another informative and quality review!
Any news when Asics will release these shoes in the PH
Unfortunately Asics PH is really slow with releases. We still haven’t seen the new colorway of the Sky+ and Edge+ even if those shoes get sold out really fast. Just imagine, stores only have Novablast 2 and no signs of NB3. So getting these SuperBlast by January 2023 would really be surprising.
@@JeyPsCabero just came from Asics BGC and they have the Matrix green NB3 9.5 US being their largest size (i went 2 weeks ago and they had all sizes for that color) im waiting for the black orange red colorway . They are supposed to get new stock in a week or two (sales man said) but they are not sure what they are getting .
This Superblast sounds like something to keep in our collection going into 2023 Mike... All the best for your California Marathon... We just had our Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon on December 4th
sensational shoe, price is no issue as it reduces the shoe count required.
Cumulus, Nimbus, Nimbus Lite, Novablast, Glideride, Magic Speed, and now Superblast. Asics offers too many versatile training shoes that are actually similar to one another.
Some use cases overlap, with each shoe featuring certain elements over others. It’s a good time to be a runner, we have many options suited to individual preferences
@@kofuzi for "an everyday" runner these are almost the same
Agree. True that this brings more options for everyone, but flooding the market with too many models can also be confusing for most runners. For me this a transversal problem of many brands. For me ASICS used to have more clear view/different levels in their line-up, but now maybe this release came too soon considering the other existent models like Novablast.
What happened to the kayanos? Have those been discontinued?
Been running in ASICS novablast 4 for few weeks since your review love it. Just ordered the Superblast looking forward to it.
Glad to hear!
Is it true to size for you? Im wearing the nimbus 23 in size 8 (regular size) but i find that there is toe rubbing sometimes on my right big toe.
So disregarding cost, given the option of Prime X and Superblast, which would you go with?
That’s up to you. Prime x is plated, which gives you a propulsive ride. We’ll have to find out when Superblast releases on 12-01 to unprivileged general public. 😅
Me? I’m looking forward for the MegaSuper Blast FFFF super plus with Artificial Intelligence. Jokes a part, amazing video thanks a lot.
I'm sorry but Asics just like most brands these days are taking the utter p1ss with that price tag! It won't be long before people are priced out of running
$220 ..hard pass.
I am looking for a Long Run Shoe where I can throw Marathon but also faster paces, it seems this is a good solution in your opinion...is this the best for this "scope" or would you suggest other shoes better suited? My favourite everyday and easy long Run shoe is the Invincible and love the ZoomX, but also enjoy the Novablast....but they do not work for those faster paces at the end of very long runs
They should've called this the Asics Metablast lol
I’m just glad this wasn’t metaride +
I'm debating between this one and New Balance Fresh Foam More V4 which has a 4mm drop compare to this one at 8mm. I've had a previous knee injury (meniscus tear) and I read that lower drop shoe will be better on my knees when running. Is that true in your opinion? Thanks!
Many are complaining about the price but seems to me this shoe kinda does everything and leans towards faster miles. How many people buy other “super shoes” that are way over $200 and only lasts 200-300 miles. This shoe could be a cushy fast race shoe that you can also log a lot of miles.
I’m also loving the Novablast 3, and last years version was the shoe I ran most in besides the Nike Invincible 1.
I have been a subscribed follower for 4-5 years, and really enjoy your honest perspectives, reviews and vlogs. I also appreciate your emphasis on disclosing “where” the reviewed gear comes from, as well as potential bias, like in this case with Asics.
When it comes to Nike, I’ve been missing your reviews of the new staples other then Pegasus 39 and Vomero 16, particularly the new Alphafly, Pegasus Turbo, Zoom Fly and Invincible, all of which you previously have reviewed. Is there any reason for that?
A lot of people have already reviewed those shoes, and sometimes we want a new review to come out saying something different when maybe there’s nothing to add. I’ve noticed that too, but on the bright side there are some great reviews here of shoes that other people have just lightly brushed over, and I say lightly brushed over because they haven’t really given them an honest try before writing the review. 25-30 miles isn’t great testing and even for someone who has put a lot of shoes on their feet. There’s nothing special about reviewing shoes that seem to be meh and don’t have a foreseeable upside just because of brand loyalty and I’d rather see a shoe model recognized over a shoe line or a brand, as they have changed so much recently.
@@zacharygarner9425 This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3
I appreciate the overview as always…but that is an absolute brutal price point ☹️. The SC Trainer and Nike Invincible are priced significantly lower. An argument could be made that the Endo Pro 3 has that same level of cush versatility but with superior speed attributes at the same cost.
It ain’t cheap
Super exciting, going to wait for the 30% off 😁✌️
when does that happen?
@@bluemagic5829 a few months, if the shoe still has a lot of stock. But bear in mind that ASICS still hasn’t discounted their first Metaspeed Sky even after all this time, so depending on how many shoes are produced, there might not be a discount any time soon (although perhaps with Black Friday coming up there’s a small chance). I don’t foresee this selling in mass numbers due to the very high price (considering SC Trainer is 180, and Invincible is often on sale under 150) but if ASICS is your kind of shoe then I suppose that’s the price to pay
ASICS has a 20% off discount program for medical professionals, first responders, military personnels, teachers and students. For regular civilians, we’re out of luck unless there’s a slight chance of promotion going on during the holidays. Another way to save some money is to use credit cards that offer cash back for ASICS.
Superblast a touch quicker than Novablast? I’m guessing it is. 😮
Yup, except for maybe mile pace?
So is there any reason left to pick novablast 3 instead of superblast (except the price)?
Im wondering if these would finally let me feel the Asics ‘magic’ so to speak. I’m a 185lb runner or so, and I bottom out in the novablast 2 for some reason. I try to give them multiple chances, but they always just feel soft and squishy with zero pop for me.
This might be it
Prime X worked for me. Last time i checked the new version is already on sale. 200 lb runner....I have the old version and after running over the summer they are still bouncy. My previous favorite was Novablast but no comparison vs. X
Frankenstein shoes. Nike Pegasus 39’s are far better.
hahaha! that's a funny joke
Wow! What an exciting shoe! Out of my budget but one day...
On first sight of the 'studio' shots my thoughts were: what an odd colour choice, but out in the autumnal backdrop they look great......they've got to look good...I'm so vein 🙂
Price a bit too crazy
Any idea when this will be released in the UK?
No one knows for sure. You’ll have to keep an eye out. Or you can travel to the US and get yourself a pair on Dec. 1st. 😂
Its a very interesting shoe and I like the direction that ASICS is going overall, not sure this works for me but may take a look
top reviewer - top shoes
I would like to see you in ultra community
The begin of the vid is so epic, like you’re Link running to get the Master Sword
Interesting shoe, but even more interesting is the use of a marathon 4 weeks prior to your A race in December. You’re not the only one to do that (like Welch runner). Is this a new trend in training or just happenstance?
CIM will be my third marathon in 8 weeks
Just to think people used to run barefoot 😮
What is the price? And which would be better for a 2 mile full effort race, this shoe or the metaspeed sky??
It’s discussed in the video
220 too much for a glorified daily trainer.
I'm pretty sure I spent the entire video trying to steer people away from the idea that this is a daily trainer. but maybe I'm assuming too much in assuming you came here with an open mind?
Came with an open mind. Sorry for having a differing opinion, didn’t know your word was gospel
It’s easier said when one doesn’t have to pay for it.
It is an exciting shoe in that it's bridging the gap between max cushion longrun/recovery shoes that are heavier and intended for slower paces and the faster race/workout shoes - an interesting market. I'd personally lean towards just having two different shoes (which would be the same price as these 😂). The cost is just crazy though. A daily trainer reaching the monetary levels of marathon super shoes is ridiculous and a concerning precedent to set.
#inflation
#slowlybutsurely💸
am I the only one thinks kofuzi likes Asics more than other brands and kind of became ambassador for them ?
The disclosures are there for a reason. You are free to think what you want, but I stand by my opinions. Try on the shoe and let me know whether you stand by yours.
@@kofuzi not to disrespect your opinion but what lead me to this opinion is, your statement of Novablast 3 being shoe of the year where many other great shoes are around is exaggerating because there are many people I see bought them and not happy at all due to poor outsole grip.
A shoe of the year should be able to handle roads in different conditions.
I just got the Novablast 3 😒
That was super quick after the intitial running warehouse review! Looks like an insane shoe
Insane is right !
The price is crazy or else I would get it
Did you need to remove gravel/stones/rocks from the outsole when running on gravel?
Oh yes. Worse than SC Elite 3 in that sense
Wow! Another exciting shoe from Asics entering this new category of super stack height shoes. The price is a bit shocking but I guess it’s all relative to other shoes in this new category such as the Adidas Prime. The Superblast is almost a bargain in comparison which sounds crazy.
Doesn't the prime have a carbon plate though.
Nice .....but $220 ! Great review as usual !
Please do a comparison between this Superblast vs NB SC trainer 🙏
exactly, can't wait. I have added prime X in the list
“A LITTLE BIT” is your favorite line, in all of your videos 😂
We all have our tics
Thanks, KOach! I’m glad you don’t lead with the price for viewer retention purposes 😂. Do you think training in a shoe with no plate is good practice/training so that when you lace up the Sky+ it feels more effortless?
If someone ran a Boston Qualifying time in shoes that aren't race-legal (over 40mm stack) would that make the BQ ineligible? Do they check? I've always wondered.
No it wouldn’t. The rules are only a concern if you’re trying to win prize money at races or set world records… which definitely isn’t me 😂
It kind of depends under what rules the race you are running is conducted under. In the UK, the guidance says "The World Athletics Shoe Rule introduced in July 2020, reference TR5.2 - 5.6, does apply to competitions in the UK and athletes who wear shoes listed by World Athletics as not compliant with the Rules will be liable to disqualification and any records set will not be ratified." So "technically" anybody could be disqualified but the chances of anybody checking especially if you aren't in the leading positions is questionable for sure.
@@TimGrose @Matt Swainston I see - So basically there's a .0000001% chance of getting caught if you're a really mid/non-elite runner like me, haha. Thanks!
If you’re not part of a group that requires pre-race tech check and shoe submission, then you can pretty much wear whatever
@@TracyK6066 yeah pretty much!
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I like the Novablast 3, but not everyday as too much squish over time seems to causes issues with body mechanics (for me personally anyway. ) even more stack sounds awesome at first but I’m noticing the higher I go in stack height, the more odd issues I suddenly develop. Granted shoes will affect runners differently, but I found that do much better overall the closer I stay to a natural lower stack and offset. That being said I think these super blast are getting totally ridiculous, but a home run for the marketing team as I’m sure sooner or later I’ll break down and try a pair… just because…
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3