Asics Superblast 2 review after 55 miles
Total distance ran:
55 miles (90 km)
Type of runs:
Easy runs (7:50-8:20/mile), steady runs (7:10-7:40/mile). All on roads.
My profile:
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 160lbs
Weekly mileage: 65-70 miles (~110km). 1:26 HM and 2:57 FM
Strike Type: Midfoot
Overview:
I impulse bought these at a marathon expo in early December, figuring I could use them as part of a base build in between marathon training blocks.
So far, I've taken them on a handful of easy and steady runs between 7-10 miles. My first run was a 7-mile recovery run the day after a marathon, and there was zero ground feel, which was exactly what I was looking for that morning. Two runs have been in the rain, and the outsole grip was excellent. I'd also note that the wide midfoot/forefoot area has left me surefooted on cambered, pothole-laden roads.
I know some folks use the Superblast 2 for marathon pace and faster runs, but I can't see myself using them for anything other than easy/steady runs. They are very large and noticeable underfoot and I prefer nimbler shoes for workouts (e.g., Adios Pro 3, New Balance SC Elite v3).
Positives:
- Fantastic wet weather grip
- Stable platform
Negatives:
- Not especially versatile (at least for me)
- I wear an 11.5 in every shoe, and these are a little shorter than I would like. But given how sizable the shoe is, I don't know that I'd want to size up. Instead, I just wear thinner socks.
Worth buying?:
Since I spent $200 on them, I certainly plan on getting at least 400 miles out of them, but I would not buy them again.
