Side by side comparison: ASICS Superblast 2 vs Brooks Hyperion Max 3

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.

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$203$186$152$135

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Highly protective cushioning
Strong durability
Heavy for category
Less energetic than competitors
Stiff, bulky feel

Specs

Best for4:15-5:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight284 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Highly cushioned, stable super trainer best for long runs and steady uptempo efforts.

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