Side by side comparison: ASICS Sonicblast 2 vs ASICS Superblast 3

ASICS Sonicblast 2
ASICSSonicblast 2

Speed Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$190$219$201$164$146

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 6Long: 8Tempo: 10Race: 8Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Outstanding stability for stack height
Excellent energy return
Breathable, secure upper
Narrow toe box
Firm at slow paces
High price

Specs

Best for3:45–5:15 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight242 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Stable, energetic super trainer excelling at tempo and marathon-pace runs; firm for easy days.

Where to Buy

ASICS Superblast 3
ASICSSuperblast 3

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$210$244$224$183$163

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Plush, energetic cushioning
Stable high-stack platform
Excellent outsole durability
Firm lower foam feels stiff
Upper volume too high for narrow feet

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46.5 mm heel / 38.5 mm forefoot
Weight239 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Elite max-cushion trainer balancing plush comfort, stability, and durability for high-mileage road running.