Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Boston 13 vs ASICS Superblast 2

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$160$204$187$153$136

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 7Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Excellent energy return
Stable at fast paces
Durable outsole
Snug toebox
Stiff ride
Not ideal for heel strikers

Specs

Best for3:45–5:15 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight254 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

A dynamic, stable speed trainer excelling at tempo runs but less suited for wide feet or slow paces.

ASICS Superblast 2
ASICSSuperblast 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

9.2

Elite

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$150$236$216$177$157

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 9Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 10Long: 10Tempo: 8Race: 8Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Elite-level cushioning
Outstanding stability
Highly responsive ride
Snug toebox
Slightly heavier than v1

Specs

Best for4:30–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight249 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A top-tier, max-cushioned daily trainer with elite stability, bounce, and versatility for any distance.