Side by side comparison: ASICS Superblast 3 vs Saucony Endorphin Trainer

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.

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$100$157$144$118$105

Strong Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent forefoot cushioning
Stable wide platform
High energy return
Heavy for category
Polarizing fit
Blocky at fast paces

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight285 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateCarbon

Judgment Summary

Max-cushion carbon-plated trainer with stable, plush ride; best for long, steady runs.

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