Side by side comparison: ASICS Superblast 3 vs Hoka Bondi 9

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.

Hoka Bondi 9
HokaBondi 9

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.6

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$160$246$225$184$164

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 10

Pros & Cons

Outstanding plush cushioning
Stable, secure ride
Smooth rocker transitions
Heavy for daily use
Snug, tapered toe box
Limited ventilation

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack43 mm heel / 38 mm forefoot
Weight297 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, stable max-cushion trainer excelling at comfort and recovery; a Strong category leader.

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