I am a senior (71yo) who only does a small amount of treadmill light running and some outdoor walks with grandchildren. The Gel Nimbus is the most comfortable shoe I have ever owned, so a great option for seniors everyday wear. Good stability, good grip, super cushion

Hi @Ben - some useful information to add to your reviews would be whether there has been any significant update from the previous model of the shoe as many would be looking for discounts or deals on the older versions of the same shoe being reviewed 😊 Many thanks for the great content - keep it up!

Love the enthusiasm that comes across.. definitely makes it more watchable.

Nimbus 25 are just so comfortable they felt heavy first time I wore them but after 20-30 miles you just get used to it and appreciate it even more

@izmadness4

8 күн бұрын

same , wonderful experience aswell. One shoe I would buy over and over again for long runs easy runs or recovery runs

I love my Novablast Tr. So enjoyable for all runs. Thanks for another great vid Ben. 👍

I have Metaspeed Edge+ Absolutely amazing shoe, Wild Stallions is what I nicknamed them, cos you run flipping fast in them, a couple of prep days before running in them will give you a chance to get the most out of them...Strong Fresh & Ready Legs needed for these.

Got the nimbus 25 based on your review. Great shoe for volume work. Big fan

GT2000s were might first and have been my only running shoes for the last 7 years. They've served me. I've always been able to get them for around £100.

My first Asics shoe was the Kayano about 15-17 years ago. It was like running with a pillow around the ankle. So comfy!

Great video Ben! Really like my novablast 3 based on your review. Would love to see this style of video for new balance

Thanks for this Ben. Asics are my go-to brand as they are almost always a perfect fit for me with no hot spots. I'm also a UK12 so this information is particularly useful. Might just be go for that Super Blast :)

I’m a severe overpronator, I have flat feet so extreme that the lateral side (outside) of my feet pulled off the ground a bit, so I’m dependent to stability running shoes. I’m so used to the typical characteristics of stability running shoes, i.e. firmer sole on the medial post (inside). But when I tried Kayano 30, it feels very different. Their 4D guidance technology on the medial post is unique because it is actually softer than the rest of outsole. I read that although it is softer, but it is very responsive/bouncy, so it bounces the inside of your foot before in can get overpronate. Interesting concept. I have only had one 5K shakedown run yesterday, will try with some longer runs to test their comfortable stability claim.

After using the Novalbast 3 for half an year I got a pair of Superblasts. Tried them yesterday for the first time - completely different type of animal. They look quite similar but imo the Novablast is more poppy and springy (from now on I will use them for higher cadance shorter runs) and the Superblast is more comfortable and protective (I will use them for recovery runs and longer distances). Both are amazing but I didn't expect that big of a difference

@isaacgarciafuentes7941

4 ай бұрын

Perhaps it’s also the distance you’ve put into the novablast. They don’t feel the same as a new pair.

Great video Ben! Hope all's well with you 👍🏻

Great video Ben! I'd love to see one for all the Puma shoes 👍

I love running in my Novablasts. I did have to drop from size 9.5 to size 9.

Nimbus 25 and Novablast 3 for training, and Metaspeed Sky + for racing 🔥 love asics

100% agree with you on the Superblast. My favourite of the 12 or so shoes I currently have to run in. Replaced my Endorphin Speed 3 which was my previous top shoe.

@quintijnkroesbergen5611

5 ай бұрын

Do you think it’s more protective than the endorphin speed 3? I have the ES3s and I get bad knee and hip pain from long runs. Looking for a new shoe for those long runs

@AntTN5

5 ай бұрын

@@quintijnkroesbergen5611 I ran 15 miles in my Superblasts yesterday and they felt great. Very stable despite the high stack. They are not a soft shoe and maybe feel stiffer than the ES3 but for me have a greater energy return. The geometry of the shoes are quite different too. Way more roll-through on the ES3 but for me less spring and bounce. I cannot say whether one is more protective than the other. I put 350 miles on my ES3s and they were always great to run in. I just prefer the Superblasts - by quite a lot.

@quintijnkroesbergen5611

5 ай бұрын

@@AntTN5 I think the stiffness of the superblast might just be what I need. Guess I’ll just have to buy them and try it out. I love the ES3s but the long runs (18k and above) hurt my knees and hips terribly. But maybe the is not the problem. Thanks for your reply

In the past year I've really embraced the idea of maintaining a shoe rotation, and also been doing more easy runs, having seen the 80/20 light. That meant I asked in my local running shop what they had that was generously cushioned for recovery days, and I tried my first ever pair of Asics shoes, the Nimbus Gel 25. They always feel gentle and forgiving, especially the day after a big session. They seem to encourage me to run lightly, and find my form again quickly. The lacing works and doesn't come unstuck with just a single bow. The lockdown is so snug it just feels as though the soles are welded to my feet, and it's this that makes me tempted to try Asics for more slots in my growing rotation. I could not imagine every developing a blister in these. Yes, I quaked a bit at the till, but it's been worth every penny.

@FragranceFrontier

9 ай бұрын

I have the nimbus 25 too, whats another asics shoe thats good to have

I love the Metaspeed Sky which have helped me get PBs at 5k, 10 and marathon distance. I've worn Nimbus for more than 13 years and are currently on 25 which I love. I wear these for pretty much all my running, but am very tempted by the Superblast in light of your super positive review!!

We asked and he delivered! At significant expense by the look of it….cheers Ben! 😊

Thanks Ben for another very useful review. Its very appreciated. How plush/comfortable is the Superblast compared to the Novablast?

Would like to see videos for each category of shoes and you picking your favourites, eg for long runs, for speed workouts, for racing, best all rounder etc.

Great video Ben as always. Could you do the next one on brooks?

Kayanos have always been a staple in my rotation and are my favourite. Like you said the first shoe I bought when I took running seriously.

You know, when I started running in 2018, I had no idea about all this stuff. I "upgraded" to pair of NIke Zoom Strrucure 19 or 20s, whatever was the current version. I have no idea what I was wearing before, but it was probably from Sports Direct

Ben thanks for putting in the time and money to review these shoes. Could you start showing the overall shape of the shoe from the top down and the soles. I have high arches and required a shoe with a curved last and a more rounded toe box. I’m sure there are others out there that would appreciate this also.

I asked and he delivers within weeks. Thanks Ben

Not all Asics lineup, Magic Speed 3 missing and they say it is excellent... Next week i will discover if so!

@slavasss2189

10 ай бұрын

Glide, evoride, noosa!!!😅😊

Thank you for this! What two of these would you recommend for a beginner ?

Thanks for the great videos :) very helpful to understand brand lineups. Please do ALTRA 🤩

I love the Novablasts buy boy when the ground has even the slightest amount of moisture, they become very slippery, almost to the point of being unstable

I’ve been using the Nimbus since version 21 and the Novablast since version 1 (next to other shoes in rotation), and am really happy with that combo.. might have to look into the superblast now

Hey Ben. Why was there no mention of the Kensei Max? I’ve had 3 pairs of Kensei Blasts and have absolutely loved them. I’ve only had one run in the Max but they felt quite sluggish. Way more padding. Would love to hear your thoughts

Another superb video! Have done over 500km in my Novablast 3. What are your thoughts on the Magic Speed 3?

Well explained thank you really you talk about where you use the shoe for like easy runs or races thanks!

You are the only that i “trust” regarding size. Like you ,Nimbus25 and Novablast are true to size (for me us9.5). Had to return the 9.5,the 9 are perfect.

Do saucony please! Trying to get into running and love these comparison vids with all the options out there!

Love your videos man! Would you maybe do one of your shoe rotation + things to consider when creating our own? Thank so much ❤

@avnermeyrav

9 ай бұрын

Oh I see you already did that last year 😅

My favourite is the Glideride 3, often overseen.

Another great video. Would love to see some trail running shoe review e.g. Hoka and Salomon

Great video Ben! I LOVE my Magic Speed 2s for the shorter faster stuff, 5k, 5 miles and 10ks. They have so much pop and a really great rocker so you feel really propelled in them. Would love to see a video on the Puma line up :)

@Flaux1

8 ай бұрын

Did my fastes 5k in the magic speed 2. Great shoe for all things fast an short.

I have the Superblast and it is definitely the best. It must be so good that whenever I visit the local ASICS store, the Superblast can’t be seen anywhere in the store

How may space is needed for your toes? As a general thumb of rule. Thanks for your regular contribution. I have made shoe decisions using your guide and so far, I am enjoying it.

Hi Ben, great video as always. Hope u can help with my question but it's a bit obscure. I have always run in ASICS DS Trainer 22-26, but now its discontinued and i am at a loss of what to go to next. Stick with ASICS (which shoe is similar) or g to another brand? Is Superblast my answer ? Thanks.

I'm looking for an alternative to the vaporfly for marathons. I'm in doubt about the adios pro 3, the meta speed sky+ en the edge+. But I would like to know how all three of these stack up against the vaporfly for speed. Anybody has some suggestions based on experience?

Great review. It's nice to see the whole lineup next to each other.

great video!

Hey Ben. This video is so timely for us in NZ with Nike making the decision to stop all online sales to our county from 3 October. You read that right. Made a video about it on my channel. So thanks for this, hoping Asics fills the void.

@KellyPerazzolo

8 ай бұрын

aye??? Why?

@theinconsequentialrunner

8 ай бұрын

@@KellyPerazzolo yep. They have never said why. They followed through on it. No online purchases at all.

@KellyPerazzolo

8 ай бұрын

@theinconsequentialrunner I'm usually strict Adidas and Asics so it doesn't affect me however it's a strange decision.

Hi Ben, thanks for the review. Just wondering if you / anybody would have a recommendation to replace the discontinued ASICS Gel DS Trainer. In Asics or another. Looking for something with a similar drop (8ish), no a very high stack and no carbon plate. Thanks !

Thanks for your reviews. They are very helpful. I'm a 22.30 minute 5km Parkrunner, running 3-4 times a week. If there were only two shoes left in the shop and they were both the same price, would you choose the Novablast 3 or the Gel Nimbus 25?

Thanks for the review! I used to run in asics but have moved away from them. I loved the mizuono wave rider 24 but none of the versions after this. I'm on the fence about the ON cloudsurfers...they are fun to run in but almost too soft? The shoes you showed look like they have a lot of extra room in the depth of the shoes. I have this problem with a lot of shoes and it's really hard to get a good fit because of it.

Hey, thanks for the detailed info, loving it! Subscribed already ❤ Quick Q: I'm a newbie to running 🏃‍♂, any shoe suggestions for me? Got around $100-120 to spend, and eyeing the ASICS GEL-CUMULUS 25 TR or should i get Nimbus 25?

Great film , Can you now do one featuring Asics trail shoes please

I agree w metaspeed line. Too much unforgiving for a full distance. I had to work so much harder and it was too much for my legs 😩

I have the novablast 1 and tbh I didn't find it completely stable but the really annoying thing was how noisy it was, is the superblast any better?

Not a specific brand, but would love to hear your thoughts on the latest eco shoes, e.g. Hylo, All birds, Zen Running Club etc.

Hi, Ben! Love your videos! Pls do New Balance next. Greetings fm Malaysia.

Just brought the nimbus 25 as a complete beginner got them for £135 at sportsdirect , going to start running to work , wanted the extra cushion with being a bigger bloke and have problems with my heels

hi I want to ask if Asics sizing is same as Nike? usually for nike running shoe, I use UK7.5 for pegasus38, rival fly... is asics also has similar fitting UK7.5? hard for me to try as no asics shop nearby. so I need to buy online

Really like the gel-Kinsei blast for long slow runs

Hi Ben are you going to try the magic speed 3?

For how long you are being using NovaBLaST 3? Both in km and months. Thanks.

My favorite is the GT 2000 version 10, has a wider toe box than the 11. I loved the midsole on the Novablast 3, the bounce/ trampoline effect, but the fit is odd for me, long and shapeless:(

Hi, I've just bought some Asics Gel-Flux 7 running shoes. They seem like fairly decent shoes. I can't find many reviews on them. Are you able to do a review? Cheers.

Nice video. I will be nice if you make a best Carbon plated shoe video. I need to know witch is best😅

love love my novablast 3. did my previous marathon in it and bought another pair for next year's marathon. Superblast is also comfortable but i find it with less energy return than novablast 3. curious what novablast 4 feels like

So there are no ASICS with 4mm drop? I’m looking for something in that range with a softish plush sole .

I am using 3rd Pair of Novablast 2..total appx 3000 kms done in 3 pairs! 👍🏻😊

Have you looked at the asics magic speed 2 or 3 ?

Switched from Nimbus to Novablast and pleased with my choice. Lighter and springier. Cheaper aswell

I have currently nb 2s and I'm not sure should I get nb3s or superblasts 🤔I want a do it all shoe since I buy only one pair in a year.

I’m trying to find out if I should get Metaspeed Edge+ or Sky+…

You try the new magic speed 3 ?

My nova blast were a game changer for me ❤

I just bought gel venture 9's after replacing my gel venture 7's after 500 miles. That being said Ive also been running on the treadmill a lot more and want to get a second pair of Asics for the road/treadmill. Not sure what to do with

Out of these shoes which is best for arch support flat foot?

I love the Kayano but my daily is still the Noosa Tri 14!

I have N3 tr but didnt try them. I do like N25 but they are a bit borring. Its a safe ride and i think you see the impact after the running, legs are not that tired. They are exellent for recovery and long runs.I have my best time in Superblast but i dont want to run to often in them since i dont want to get use to them. Not in a good shape now but soon i will try sky +. Cant wait to see what will they give.

Hi Ben, I am trying to find a good running shoe with no budget which is not a race day but for everyday running which is comfortable and also very fast. I will love to hear your opinion of what show I get, thanks

What is the difference between the novablast and the superblast?

For begginer runner with litle bit underpronation, need daily training, any suggest? 🙏

Own both Novablast 3 and Superblast and love running in them both. Will need to have a look at ASICS Metaspeed!!

@Norppa46

10 ай бұрын

Hey I consider buying either of these and I wonder if superblast is worth the extra money. I want one do it all pair so which one would you recommend?

@mattyice5945

9 ай бұрын

​@@Norppa46novablast. The price difference isn't worth it. Novablast is a great do it all

first asics shoe was novablast and the best shoe ever owned looking forward for more asics

Lol, just missed the release of the gt2000 12. Would be interested in seeing a comparison with the kayano.

I love my Nimbus but it is the only shoe I've ever owned that gives me slight blisters directly on the bottom of my foot. The gel strip that runs down the middle is in a weird position, almost like it's not wide or long enough so my foot kinda rubs on it. A thick pair of socks fixes it but the shoe is SUPER hot which gets uncomfortable after 10k or so.

@freedom36

10 ай бұрын

Haha same here, and I cannot believe how so many people tell their pleasure about this shoe. Maybe our foot type just doesn't fit. Because I have a slight wider foot type rather than defining it narrow. This is why I also avoid from Nike.

can you please review the adizero boston 12?

I would like a new balance line comparison what is their best all round shoe, rebel, 1080. Maybe brooks also.. The best all round shoe for me is capable of going marathon distance, light weight, and not too expensive. I feel like asics has more shoes but if they are not worth it then its fine to not include them. Its really helpful because there are so many shoes and its almost impossible to compare them.

As someone who is about to take up running. would you recommend a carbon plate shoe? Im hearing good things about the superblast but it has no carbon plate which apparently reduces fatigue and gives you more energy. Im 30 years old, pretty unfit but looking to get into shape from running. thanks.

hi sir for beginner like me which shoe should i buy on which brand plz advice my shoe size is 11

Thanks Ben 🌟🌟⭐

I’m desperate to get a pair of superblasts in a uk 10. Any ideas where I can find them? If not what’s a good alternative?

I love asics,I've just purchased nimbus 25 now it's a bit cheaper ,I also like glide ride 3, and novablasts are all ones I go to

I see so much talk about the higher stack shoes, but I really love the noosa Tri 13 and 14. They work really well for everything from long runs and easy runs to 400s and 800s. I always get a pair of them for summer training because they always seem to keep me injury free when I'm running higher mileage

Great video very informative hope to see more thanks Ben.

I would love to see a line up video of Adidas or New Balance

So, what asics shoe is for marathon? 😊

Cumulus 25? Magic Speed 3? Evoride Speed is also an interesting option considering how cheap you can get it.

@benparkes will the Superblast work well for a road 24hr ultra? Currently thinking Saucony speed 3, but exploring alternatives

@palmyarmyswim

10 ай бұрын

100% for the superblast. It's great over distance both for the legs and speed wise. The speed 3 is more peppy and quicker, but I think the plate will tire you in the long run for your 24hrs

I have run in many Asics shoes over the years and the GlideRide 3 stands out by far. I'm surprised this shoes left off this list..

@nikkibrooks3802

9 ай бұрын

I love my Glideride 3 also such a comfy run, wouldn't' hesitate buying another pair

@oisin_o_boyle

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree on the Glideride 3. I love this one so much. But seems to be discontinued. Will need a replacement very soon.