Okay... so I started running with Asics over 15 years ago and they always felt way too rigid for me and even caused some strains on my feet, so once I discovered lighter and more flexible shoes, I left Asics behind.. But now you have me re-thinking Asics?! Great video and super helpful! Gracias!
Thanks for the feedback! To the comment on ASICS - I have noticed that their shoes have evolved, especially in the last few years, depending on the model. The SuperBlast is a higher end shoe but something like the Nimbus is definitely a softer, more comfortable ride. Worth trying on at your local run shop IMO
Love the Superblast! It is my most used shoe because it could do everything. Just to add, another great versatile shoe that I love almost as much as the Superblast is the Saucony Endorphin Shift 3. They made that shoe lighter than the first two, and this will be the last year of the Shift name for Saucony as they are changing it to the Saucony Hurricane next year.
@@Adriansyah1995 Sure, can be good for those. I’d say given the price tag I would opt for the Novablast for more of a daily trainer role in the rotation to save your investment. That’s my opinion though 🧐
Hi, nice explanation even though I can see the Superblast behind you at the early video. I’d like to hear your thought about my question: 1. Is Superblast OK to use for Marathon? What do you have in mind? TBH I have same Superblast as yours but still in the delivery, however I plan to have it for my virgin Marathon. 2. Despite the labelling of super trainer, do you think it is worth of the price versus what you get so far? 3. This not a question actually, but I could not take my eyes the sun ray goes into your wall (right upper side of the video), it almost says “RUN”, try to manipulate some object so that the sun ray can make the word RUN! 😅
Hey thank you! Some thoughts: 1. Yes depending on what types of paces you’re running, certain shoes that aren’t considered “racers” can definitely work for a race. If your goal is to finish the marathon feeling strong and not worried about time, I would focus less on shoe tech and more on how the shoe makes you feel when you run. Example: Some carbon plated shoes can make a slower runner’s cadence less efficient due to their mechanics and speed. 2. I think shoe tech makes all shoes very pricey. The $200 mark is fair for this shoe if you’re purchasing it as a durable, max cushioned, lightweight trainer. If you’re looking at fast shoe tech and carbon plates etc then you probably could get a faster lightweight shoe for that purpose at the same price point. 3. Accidental aesthetics ***
Thanks for the sub! 🙏 I just bought a second pair - they’re almost impossible to find in my size now. Rumor is that there’s a SuperBlast 2 coming in fall this year. I found that by my 3rd run they felt broken in. First run had a little bit of friction but that went away completely for me. I use them exclusively on longer steady efforts. Did some threshold work the other day and they held up great 👍
@@DrewMartig yeah I saw the photos on Instagram. Looks like its a bit slimmer than the Superblast 1. Nice to know! I’m pairing mine with the GT-2000 12. I have flat feet, overpranation. Hoping to use the Superblast on tempo and long runs too. 🍻
@@Miguel-mv2bs foot strength is huge for people who overpronate. Lifting barefoot and doing arch strength work daily can make a big difference. I’ve been on it for over a year and starting to see positive structural changes in my feet. Always good idea not to rely 100% on stability shoes to solve structural challenges!
@@Fozzee.1970 Novablast isn’t bad. I also like the endorphin shift 3 from Saucony, or even something like a Pegasus from Nike as long as you’re a neutral fit
@@Fozzee.1970 I used to think firm was bad but I am leaning more toward firm but cushioned easy day shoes to build strength and maintain structure in my lower legs. But I understand you
Subbed! First off, your "easy day" is faster than my race day. 😆 Do you have wide or narrow feet? Also, do you pronate or supinate? I'm assuming you already fixed this at your current level if you did so. I'm a wide footer. And I supinate based on where my shoe first show signs of wear & tear - and right below my pinky toe, or the bone right in there hurts a lot when I go on long distances, during and after a run. Asics Superblast might help me with it, but I couldn't really tell unless I use one, a bit expensive for me now. Considering Boston 12 too. Or Hoka Mach 5? Thanks for your time.
Hi! Thanks for the sub! I’ve had a little bit of a pronation issue on one foot that caused some post tibial tendinitis but I’ve worked on it for a couple years and it’s in a good place. Supination is interesting, I wouldn’t say I know too much about it. If I were you I’d go to doctorsofrunning.com and do some exploring on shoes for supination - they also have a RU-vid channel which is great. For general workouts I think it’s great to go for a mach 5 or Boston. For me Hokas have been narrow and I have narrow feet so I’d definitely order a wide version of the shoe if your feet are wider.
Funny enough, I purchased the Novablast 4 on the same weekend. Stack height is much greater on SuperBlast. Novablast feels flatter with less bounce but is a solid daily trainer. Did some strides in Novablast and it feels less clunky than SuperBlast. SuperBlast thrives under uptempo and marathon paced runs. Novablast is great from easy pace to strides, just wouldn’t feel it’s responsive enough for a big workout.
Hi! I’d recommend training in a shoe like the SuperBlast and using the endorphin pro for one or two key long sessions prior to marathon, then racing in them!
i went half size down. my first long run with them was 34km and i got black big toenail because the forefoot upper is kinda shallow. now the upper stretched a bit and no toenail problem anymore. also in the beginning the midsole felt flat, like a regular eva but lighter. now it has more bounce to it but in my opinion not better than other cheaper daily trainers like saucony ride. superblast has durable upper and outsole you can also wear them for runs on trails that don't require big lugs.
@@gudboyngdisyerto Yikes toenail sounds rough. I've been in the Novablast on lots of my easy runs up to 10 mi and use Superblast on anything 90 min plus. Only shoes I've had major rubbing issues with are always HOKAs :|
Oh no! I’d assume based on the features of the shoe that it would be great for bigger runners too - assuming foot size correlates with height and weight here 😆
