Big user of Novablast and really enjoyed them, first run out in the superblast v2 and took 1.5 minutes off my 10k PB 😮

Just did a 25 miler in them, fresh out of the box. Amazing - they occasionally feel a little clunkier than v1 but the grip, and upper, are so much better. Breathable, responsive, stable. Yep, Perfect long run shoe. And the grip was good enough to take on some serious technical, cambered, rocky stuff too (here in Colorado). Great road to trail to road option.

Hopefully, Asics will release some decent colourways this time as well

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Yeah this colour is pony

@chrisagnew1988

27 күн бұрын

@@paulmulks I actually quite like the colour way 😂

@paulmulks

27 күн бұрын

@chrisagnew1988 This release colourway isn't as bad as the first version, I must admit. However, Asics could definitely do better with the v2 and I'm also hoping that's the case for availability in general

@TheNewOriginals450

14 күн бұрын

Coming in September I think, 3 styles.

I just got a pair today. I'm based in Cape Town South Africa. It's storming here today and I can't wait to try them out!

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Enjoy

Had a run in the rain with this and the grip is 1000x better. Felt amazing as usual.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@iambrent

Ай бұрын

ASICSGRIP™ is much better than AHAR

I just received them yesterday. Can’t wait for my run today. Had 2 pair of V1 and loved them. Would love to know what changed within ASICS corporate 4-5 years ago. They went from being dead to leading the shoe world!!

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Enjoy

@erikvaage576

Ай бұрын

This is purely anecdotal, but I heard that at the Tokyo Marathon (or Olympics?) in the super shoe era, most athletes were wearing brands like Nike and adidas at starting lines, brining a degree of shame on local brands. ASICS leadership may have made more allowances for innovation in technology and changes to meet consumer demand and compete with other brands. It’s like a totally different brand now.

@jameschaves5723

28 күн бұрын

@@erikvaage576 possibly because they literally went from 0-60 in no time!! It’s remarkable how they were dead and now offer arguably the best trainers on the market.

@coffeemuncher01

17 күн бұрын

How they feeling now ?

@TheNewOriginals450

14 күн бұрын

So, how are they?

Totally agree. I loved my SB1s - first pair did nearly 500 miles before they just looked awful - although to be fair the rubber was still going strong. Only done about 12 miles in the 2 but loving them so far. I now have a pair of nearly unused 1s I'll have to find a home for - or save for later! On the title - I've never really understood why so many reviewers try to suggest they are unbiased. We all have biases, to brands, to previous experiences etc etc - so I totally get it!

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Thanks I’m glad someone gets the title 🤣🤣🤣

Great review, as per! Royal Mail have mine, being delivered tomorrow, quite excited as I skipped the SB1

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Enjoy

I actually went down half a size from my usual and I feel they will take a few miles to break in. Easy paced 10k last night and a parkrun this morning where I noticed how responsive they were as I put on a sprint finish, I think they could quite possibly end up being the best shoe I’ve so far had and they will definitely eat up the miles in the long runs while keeping the legs fresh!!!

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Enjoy

Appreciate the review. Had wanted to get SB1 for ages but couldn't find them. Only 10 miles so far in the SB2 and I'm loving them. It is pricey, but probably saves me money because I won't buy a racer.

Hello Chris, great vid always. I’ve just wondering, is it true the Metaspeed Paris series midsoles only have top layer as FFTurbo+ foam & bottom is normal FFTurbo? Sorry if my questions seems out of the context.

I’ve done one run in mine 6 miles,I loved the first I ran 2 marathon PB’s in them and lots of long run training I noticed straight away the new one feels a bit softer straight out of box so not the breaking in period ,superblast is best shoe out there in my opinion

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Agreed

The usual quality review Chris, just one question, if I have a pair of V.1 with plenty of miles in, is V.2 a must buy?

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

No

Didn't realise they we're out until a day or two after the release date, went to look in my size 11.5 and what a surprise!!... sold out in every site a looked at😢

One run in mine so far and delighted I dived in immediately to get a pair. Immediately comfortable, as with the last version, and you can lace up and go. Any pace is possible but I find I have to work to stay slow!

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Yeah you do!

Thanks for the video, do you think it feels less clunky that the first version? for me feels that the rocket can improve like the Novablast

I'd agree with your thoughts fordy. Bit more forefoot cusion I can feel but I think the upper is a tighter fit on the 2 compared to the 1. My toes are definitely closer to the end of the shoe. I'm hoping upper loosens off a bit after a few miles. I think the foam may give a bit as well giving a slightly softer feel than the 1.

Hi Chris, love the review, I’ve just subscribed. Got a question for you I’m 62years young & im just looking to run my 1st marathon, as I’ve more chance of getting hold of an honest politician than this shoe, do you have anymore recommendations for marathon training (I’m a heel striker) cheers, Ben

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

If you can’t get this then the ghost max 2 is a good shout

I’m waiting to give these a try. I have the SB v1 and when I compared them at the time to the Novablast V3, it was night and day different. The Superblast was so much better than the NB v3, but since the Novablast 4 came out, I’m not so sure the Superblast is worth the extra $60 over here in the U.S. Yes, the Superblast is still a great shoe, but is it $60 better than the Novablast 4? I’m not so sure. I feel the NB 4 can do pretty much everything the SB can do. Yes, it’s heavier, but that’s a sacrifice I’ll make to save a considerable amount of money and get nearly the same benefits and longevity out of it. I still run in my Superblast V1’s. I’m a bigger runner, and they’ve been holding up fine. I’m just finding myself gravitating toward the Novablast 4 recently.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

If you ain’t marathon training honestly the NB4 will do you just fine

I have never got hold of the Superblast, so use the Novablast 4. I will see how I get on getting these, wish me luck!

Yes. It 's almost "perfect". The mid sole is a bit "softer" and more "bounce" than the version 1. I think it is the most wanted update from the Ver.1 and they did it!

First run today. 11 miles. ASICS continues to produce an amazing shoe. Had two pairs of v1 and put 450 miles on each. Worth the $ considering comfort and durability.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Boom

I'm very tempted to get the Superblast but want to wait to see how the Glideride Max looks (October release?).

i love the lightweight v1

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Great shoe

I did my first run in them today, felt very good and springy, long run in them tomorrow 😊

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Good girl

Great video 🤘🏻 I’m loving mine! Currently training for a 1:35 at Manchester half. What shoes would you recommend for the race itself and speed workouts ? Ever so slightly pronate

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Puma elite 3

@HILLO319

Ай бұрын

@@FordyRuns hero 🦸

I want to try the Superblast 2, but my size is out of stock. Hopefully, they’ll restock and add some additional color ways.

Leta make it in WIIIIDE

Excellent description. I'm not a fast runner, I prefer the future Noosa tri 16. Like to Fordy. A nice weekend for everyone.

@FordyRuns I wonder if you could recommend which other brands/models could you compare apple to apple with the SuperBlast2? I have a full marathon in mid September and I’m tired of waiting for more stock available (no hopes so far). My plan was to use the SB2 on the race - LOVED my SB1 so far - but of course I want to try them beforehand. New Balance Rebels? NB SC v3? Saucony? I would love to hear your opinion. Thank you so much!

I've done a small run in mine. Jury is out for now- don't feel anywhere near as cushioned and forgiving as Novablast 4. Hopefully they will bed in - I do think the wet grip is much much better however.

Im intrigued as to what shoe thats coming out in August that is better than this as you mentioned on your podcast a few weeks ago!!! Suspense is killing me

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Video drops Tuesday

@ashleymoore7610

Ай бұрын

@@FordyRuns nice mate cant wait need to reinvest some shoe sales for new marathon trainer

@jefreywith1f924

Ай бұрын

Topo Spector 2🤔

@johnshandle777

Ай бұрын

Brooks Ghost Max 2 ?

@vash_logan

Ай бұрын

Hoka machx2?

I never had the chance to try the V1... I was lucky enough to get a pair of V2 and my god they are amazing!! Used them in a 15 mile MP session and the next day used for a recovery run and were perfect for both. Even the grip for an asics grip is decent. 😄

I got it day 1, the original Superblast was my favorite shoe of all time. I've been having trouble picking up any other shoe in my closet because every single time i go... ok maybe i can push a bit harder in another shoe but if i do it in the SB2 my legs are gonna be fine after. I remember the original superblast needed a break-in period but i didn't have that here, the FF Turbo+ is more compliant out of the box then the original FF Turbo was, i just hope it doesn't bottom out quicker because of that. Superblast 2 remains king.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

This is my worry

Ran mine today at Chelmsford parkrun for a first outing grip was good over various surfaces including damp grass. Considering no plate felt like they wanted to trot on, just a shame my legs did not.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

I like Chelmsford

Chris, a few things. Would you match this with Saucony Pro 4? Bought SB2 recently along with the More V4 (for plods). Not used to so much foam so feel like I’m learning! Couldn’t believe how easy strides are in SB2! Don’t particularly like the upper but early days. Long run next weekend so look forward to getting to know these shoes a bit better.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Yes 100%

Only hope they had a few more colourway as choices

Two more days and the wait is finished, cant wait to try them on.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Enjoy

Just came back running from the SB OG. I have one complaint. Beyond the 10-13k mark when the sweat soaked up in the shoes, they make annoying squelching sounds and start to have some heel lift too. Below that when it's all dry, very nice medium pace shoes.

great title, Completely Biased!! LOL I want to love mine but each time and although they fit perfect but the feet feel beat up...

First, I just did my first 8 miles in SB2 and loved. I was able to get the Metaspeed Edge Paris for $40 and am considering using for Chicago to go for a PB. Have only ever used the Adidas Pro 3 so I have some concerns. Any advise?

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Do it and good luck

My 2c Got mine the Monday before launch and 80km deep. For me, a bit clunky at 5min/km and slower, prefer Nimbus for that. Definitely not as propulsive/efficient as a plated shoe for tempo and above, but feels really nice and forgiving up to Z3/tempo (4-4:20min/km) Beyond that pace, it was OK, wasn't overly keen, but much more forgiving than keener shoes, which are much less keen at Z2. Early days, but seem perfect for 15/20+ km runs which include efforts at or above tempo, or long progressives. Z2 only runs of any distance, I'll stay with Nimbus, and if I didn't go longer than 15/20km, then NB covers everything else outside of a dedicated fast shoe. Could not justify these if I rarely ran more than 15kms. Midfoot of the upper is not wide, lockdown not as good as Nimbus or NB (but didn't need heel lock). Forefoot upper not super secure, feels like there's either too much volume, or it's not structured enough - It's my biggest concern. Definitely a niche shoe, but it's a niche you spend a lot of time at effort in if the niche applies. Pretty much this, but with some flavour of Zoom-X, would be my dream training shoe

can i wear this shoe for marathon race?

I just can’t bring myself to buy another pair until they sort out the outsole. V1 was so sketchy in the wet and it sounds like this isn’t much better. When training for a spring marathon I need a grippy sole and that’s why I seem to end up in adidas or puma shoes.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

It’s much improved vs V1

Ok, thank you. Anyway i think i will pass this one. Let's see what brings the v3. I think the difference between 1 and 2 is not worth spending >200 €.

One of your colleagues mentioned that he thinks its' primarily a heel striker shoe, not so much a mid/front foot striker (due lack of foam on the front). How do you think about that?

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Colleagues? I’m a one man band 🤣🤣🤣 if you refer to another KZread review I can’t comment as we all run different. No I don’t think the shoe is heel biased

My pair arrived yesterday. I ran a couple of kilometres in them this morning. Should I make them to try a fast Saucony 10k tomorrow, or is it still too soon? (Adidas Boston 12s instead).

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Wear them and make sure you say hi

What shoe rotation would you suggest for heavier (300lbs) beginner runner?

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Saucony hurricane

So, if you have SB1 you wait until they're done or until SB2 comes in a nice colour :)

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Yep

I think you hit it on the head that the shoe needs to be more widely available. ASICS is sitting on a gold mine with the SB but refusing to mine it… people are willing to pay a premium price but ASICS isn’t cashing in. With that being said, I have huge feet and wear a US 15 wide, so it would t be available for me in their current size offerings anyway. I love the NB4 and also enjoy running in the Nimbus for recovery runs. I would purchase the SB2 in a heartbeat without hesitation, even at the $200 price point

Training for Berlin AND ANOTHER marathon this year? Did I hear that right?

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Yep

Would this work for someone who over pronates? My current trainer Asics GT 2000 12

@philipppuchner1115

Ай бұрын

The GT-2000 12 was the first shoe which was unrunable for me. Hard as a brick, even with my 90kg and EU 46 model. And that after GT-2000 6 and 9. Tried 10 & 11, super cheap from Asics outlet: The 10 is like the 9, just bit better and the shoe rolled like charm, then the 11 got a wieder plattform and is way stiffer (why? that you slap on the ground with htat wide sole?) and then 12 is like 11, unneccesary wide and hard like a brick. When heel striking, when forefoot striking... unrunable! You have to run it excactly(!) in the middle. Very small sweet spot, where the shoe is silent and doesn't feel like a block of concrete. But you have to be excactly at that spot, otherwise: unrunable! I mean, put on shoes and run, walt, sprint, etc. Just in the GT2000 12 you feel like an idiot (me, at least). I cannot recommend for someone who has real pronation issues, but the little pronation support of then GT2000 was nice, no i have the Kayano Lite 3, which has low arches (i have high, but it works for me anyway) but also a little pronation support, because when your feet get tired over time, your feet start to probate more than in the beginnig. Also, pronation of the foot through the stride is normal. When the bone goes on front of the foot, the arch lowers down a but. which means pronation. The more that happens, also when walking or even standing, the more you see it. Usually peopel with flat feet (aka low arches) pronate (because low arches, therefore flat feet areb a consequence of pronation/lower arches). Instead of the hard GT2000 12 i would advise you to try the new Asics Kayano 31. I don't know the 30, but i tried on the 31. high stacked shoe, not the softest, but runnable. Also the outsole has gotten better since the 30. If the Superblast 1 or 2 works for you depends on how much you probate and how heavy you are. Try them on in the store or order them from a shop with good return policy.

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Yes

I like the shoe. I don’t like how narrow it is in the midfoot… I prefer the novablast4

Looking for a comfortable, soft but bouncy walking shoe. What is your recommendation. Currently in 1080 V13. Guessing this one isn't suitable for walking.

@FordyRuns

29 күн бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/rKCoxKWGgMKbpaQ.htmlsi=Zqjy05n6gxZGc4A7

@gogigp

29 күн бұрын

Thnx, Skechers doesn't sell ride sneakers in my country though it looks similar to 1080. Nike gtx is sold out everywhere here, I saw them once but didn't like the looks, upper especially. Vomero 17 is second one, maybe I'll try next Nimbus, that's left from these extremely popular once. Broks shoes...I don't like their design. Maybe ultraboost 1.0, but thnx for advice

@gogigp

29 күн бұрын

First choice was invincible 3 but after trying them so ugly square and heavy, I said no to invincible

would u pick these over the saucony speed 4

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Yes

@user-sx8rv5pz7u

Ай бұрын

For sure

@Gerlfcbobby

28 күн бұрын

@@FordyRuns thanks for your reply 👍

Hey fordy how do they fit? Please help a loyal Aussie fan out

@FordyRuns

28 күн бұрын

Fine for me bro

@lukegreen4070

28 күн бұрын

@@FordyRuns thanks true to size?

Asics needs to offer wide & x-wide options

Sold out everywhere. Even on eBay twice the regular price. 😢

Superblast 2 vs Prime X Strung (v1) for protectiveness on long runs?

@eoincasey5461

29 күн бұрын

Prime X Strung is the GOAT of all running shoes

@davidrosenthal5795

24 күн бұрын

SB2, one shoe to rule them all

@pensiveape6184

21 күн бұрын

Prime X1 are the best running shoes ever made.

Unfortunately it is a tighter fit for my wide feet than SB1

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Oh my

🤘🤘💯👌

Then better buy this Super Daily Trainer at least 4 pairs, then buy another track shoes and racing shoes separately. For track Adidas Takumi Sen Series, Racing other brands

This shoe is like a new iPhone coming out in the running scene. Expensive is still doable but out of stock and selling like hot cakes. Can’t get a decent pair size probably till sept and only by then probably a new colourway 😂

They haven't ruined it 😅 yay !!

one shoe to rule them all

Not been able to get version one or two rare as rocking horse💩 in a size 10

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Availability is a joke hopefully fixed when full drop comes

Love that! Biased! 😂😂😂😂 certain shoetubers get a tad salty about all this! 😂

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

Let them 🤣

Honestly, this shoe aint it. Ive done 40k in it and its just not a fun shoe. Its stiffer. The ffb+ ecos stiffness definitely doesnt help. The change in heel geometry and added density makes this shoe feel and behave more like a novablast 4 than a the superblast 1. The heel is way more noticeable and overall the shoe has less give, especially in the heel area. I just ordered 2 more superblast 1s because the sb2 just doesn't work for me That said. The new upper is great and the fit is definitely improved. No more retieing laces during every run.

Its way too expensive

Hated the first version, must be one of the only runners who did. Definitely won't be buying these. 🇪🇸🇪🇸

@davidrosenthal5795

24 күн бұрын

Good more for the rest of us 😊

May wanna fix that title typo 😂

@FordyRuns

Ай бұрын

It’s totally biased

@MedicineRunner

Ай бұрын

@@FordyRunswell I stand corrected then lmao