Side by side comparison: ASICS Superblast 2 vs Nike Vomero 18

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.

Nike Vomero 18
NikeVomero 18

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$155$209$191$156$139

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush max cushioning
Stable wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy for daily use
Narrow toe box
Limited breathability

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack44 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight298 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, stable max-cushion trainer best for easy and long runs; Strong tier comfort.

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