Side by side comparison: ASICS Megablast vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

ASICS Megablast
ASICSMegablast

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$225$194$177$145$129

Unjustified

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 10Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 10Race: 8Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Outstanding energy return
Lightweight for max stack
Versatile for many run types
Narrow, short toe box
Minimal tongue padding
Limited stability for overpronators

Specs

Best for4:15–6:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack45 mm heel / 37 mm forefoot
Weight220 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong, energetic daily trainer with elite bounce and versatility, best for neutral runners.

Product Judgment

8.7

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$175$249$228$187$166

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Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 9Race: 8Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Snappy, efficient ride
Improved upper breathability
Enhanced outsole durability
Firmer than some prefer
Slightly heavier than v4

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight237 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Versatile, fast trainer with a snappy ride and improved comfort; excels at tempo and speedwork.

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