Side by side comparison: ASICS S4+ Yogiri vs ASICS Sonicblast

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$200$258$237$194$172

Reasonable

Limited Availability

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 8Tempo: 8Race: 9Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Comfortable fit for wider feet
Durable outsole coverage
Firmer heel feel
Less bounce than top super shoes

Specs

Best for4:00-5:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight240 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Stable, comfortable carbon racer for marathoners seeking speed and support at a fair price.

ASICS Sonicblast
ASICSSonicblast

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$120$178$163$133$119

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent traction
High energy return
Breathable upper
Narrow, restrictive fit
Firm, stiff ride
Low toebox durability

Specs

Best for3:45-5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack45.4 mm heel / 36.4 mm forefoot
Weight255 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Firm, plated super trainer with high energy return and secure, narrow fit.