Side by side comparison: Adidas Adizero Prime X3 Strung vs ASICS Superblast 2

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$225$209$191$156$139

Unjustified

Limited Availability

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Maximal bounce and energy return
Stable for a high-stack shoe
Durable outsole and midsole
Stiff forefoot limits flexibility
Heavy for racing
Low toebox height

Specs

Best for4:30–6:30 min/km
Drop7 mm
Stack48 mm heel / 41 mm forefoot
Weight286–310 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

A maximalist, high-stack super trainer with elite bounce and stability for long, energetic runs.

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.