ASICS MEGABLAST REVIEW

ASICS MEGABLAST TRAINERS

PLEASE NOTE:I paid for the Asics Megablast trainers myself and was not gifted these trainers or paid by Asics to give a honest review. This page contains affiliate links. Making a purchase via our affiliate link means I may receive a small share of the sale.

Let’s get straight to it and address the elephant in the room: the goated Superblast 2.

Some will look at the Asics Megablast and Superblast 2 and think they’re too similar. And in some ways, they are; both brilliant shoes, either would be a fantastic purchase.

This isn’t a comparison review as such, but it’s impossible not to reference the Superblast 2, the shoe I once dubbed “The One Shoe to rule them all.” Has the new Megablast proven me wrong? Has the Superblast been dethroned? Which would I choose if I could only have one pair?

Read on to find out…

INTRODUCTION

I’ve put about 50 miles on the Megablast so far, including a track session and a near 30km long run.

• Track / interval session (6×1 km at 5K pace): The Megablast was a joy. It picked up pace easily, felt snappy off the forefoot, and carried me through the reps without feeling heavy. The bounce is meaningful, with real “spring” in toe-off. Better than I expected for intervals.
• Long run (30km): Comfortable, no rubbing or hotspots. The new FF Turbo Squared foam never felt flat, and the energy return stayed lively even late in the run. Slightly less stable than the Superblast 2 over uneven surfaces or tight corners, but for long road runs it was absolutely fine.

THE HEEL

The heel collar is padded, reasonably comfortable, and locks in well. It’s slightly less bulky than the Superblast 2, which makes it feel sleeker.

On relaxed recovery runs, you might notice a touch more “wiggle” than in the Superblast, especially on uneven ground, but on pavement it’s not an issue.

UPPERS AND TONGUE

The engineered woven mesh upper is lightweight, breathable, and premium — as it should be at this price point. Thin semi transparent panels aid breathability and shave weight, giving the shoe a race day aesthetic.

The tongue is gusseted, a sensible length, and has padding at the top so cinching the laces down never causes pressure or discomfort. The saw tooth laces lock in well and don’t slip.

The toe box is narrower and shallower than the Superblast 2, feeling closer to the Metaspeed Tokyo. The fit is less forgiving, and wide-footed runners may find this limiting over longer efforts.

OUTSOLE

Asics Grip does the business again. Rubber covers the key impact zones, keeping weight down while providing excellent traction, even in wet conditions.

So far, outsole durability has been solid, with minimal wear showing after 50 miles.

MIDSOLE

They don’t buck the super trainer trend: 46mm heel, 38mm forefoot, 8mm drop.

The midsole is all FF Turbo Squared (ATPU) foam, softer and bouncier than previous Blast foams, yet firm enough that you don’t bottom out.

It picks up pace beautifully and delivers pop that feels comparable to plated shoes.

HOW MUCH DO THEY WEIGH?

UK 8.5 comes in at 230g. Noticeably lighter than the Superblast 2, and you feel it once you’re moving.

DO THEY HAVE A CARBON PLATE?

No plate. This shoe relies entirely on FF Turbo Squared foam and geometry for its smooth heel to toe transition and impressive bounce.

COST

Brace yourself: £210.

Not cheap, but they are very, very good. Arguably the best all rounder on the market right now.

WHERE TO BUY

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MATCHING SOCKS

We used Versus socks RUN White Active Crew Socks to match the trainers.

CONCLUSION

The Megablast is supremely versatile: cruise easily, or push hard, it does both. The Superblast 2 remains a brilliant option for long, cushioned, steady miles, but it doesn’t deliver the same snap at high speeds.

If toe box width isn’t an issue, the Megablast wins hands down. It covers everything from 5K intervals to 30km long runs. Lighter, livelier, and more fun to run in.

If you mainly run easy miles, want plush stability, and prefer a roomier toe box, the Superblast 2 might still be the safer choice.

For me though, the Megablast is the best all rounder you can buy right now, provided your feet are happy with that narrower fit.

PROS

• Amazing energy return, especially at faster paces
• Versatile: intervals, tempo, long runs
• Lightweight feel despite high stack
• Premium, breathable, race-style upper
• Solid outsole grip

CONS

• Narrow/shallow toe box may cause discomfort for wider feet
• Less stable than Superblast 2 at slower paces or uneven ground
• High price point