The much-anticipated Superblast 2 has arrived. In my circle, everybody who’s gotten to do this shoe has fallen in love–myself included. It’s some of the versatile trainers I’ve ever worn. It’s extraordinarily well-cushioned, however gentle and fast underfoot. This shoe has a spot in any impartial runner’s rotation.
Class: Impartial
Drop: 8 mm
Weight: 249 g (8.8 oz.)
MSRP: CAD $260
Accessible: Now
Higher
The Superblast’s higher has seen some large adjustments from the primary mannequin to the second. The brand new higher has a tightly woven knit that’s extremely breathable and cozy. It’s one piece of fabric, that means it’s gentle and matches snugly with out selling any blisters or sizzling spots.
A be aware on match: this model of the Superblast matches a bit small (whereas the earlier model ran a bit massive). Take into account going up half a dimension.
Midsole
The midsole has additionally seen some main updates, with FF Turbo Plus (the identical foam that’s used within the Metaspeed collection) within the forefoot. The FF Turbo Plus is designed to assist runners preserve power over longer distances and at larger speeds. The rear of the shoe has FF Blast Plus Eco for max cushioning, to make sure a clean and bouncy journey.
Total I discovered the midsole a contact stiffer and extra responsive than the primary iteration, making this shoe even higher at larger speeds (for instance, tempo runs).
Outsole
The outsole is a brand new and improved Asicsgrip, designed with higher sturdiness. This outsole is positioned in the identical sample because the earlier model, however has a little bit extra endurance.
Closing ideas
Very like the primary model, I like and put on this shoe nearly each day. It’s a contact lighter and firmer than earlier than; the brand new higher is superb and matches a bit smaller, however general I nonetheless love this shoe and can use it for a similar functions. It’s an ideal possibility for a simple day, however can even deal with a long term or tempo. Due to its mixture of responsive and cushiony foams, the Superblast actually can do all of it.
That is my go-to shoe for racing journeys, once I don’t wish to convey a pair of warmup in addition to exercise sneakers in my baggage (the Superblast does each nicely). Should you’re in search of one shoe that can assist you get to race day, this can be a nice possibility. It additionally pairs very nicely with a Metaspeed, as a warmup shoe for top-end, race-prep exercises.
