ASICS Megablast vs Superblast 3

Megablast or Superblast 3? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want the bounciest, lightest trainer for any pace? Get the Megablast.

Want a light, max-stack trainer that can do it all? Get the Superblast 3.

Get the Megablast if

You want something for race day

Get the Superblast 3 if

You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe

These two are close. Fit will decide it, so try both on.

On the run

Megablast: The feather-light, bouncy super trainer. Light and very bouncy, with huge cushioning that still feels stable and quick. It handles easy miles, long runs and workouts, and can even race.

Superblast 3: The do-everything super trainer. Very soft and protective, with a full stack of foam that still feels light. Bouncy enough for tempo days and long runs alike, though the FF Blast+ base keeps it from being as springy as the softest top layer suggests.

Specs side by side

	Megablast	Superblast 3
Price	$225	$209.95
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	45 / 37mm*	45 / 37mm*
Drop	8mm	8mm
Weight, men’s	8.1 oz	8.4 oz
Weight, women’s	Not listed by ASICS	Not listed by ASICS
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard	Standard
Built for	Tempo & workouts, Long runs, Race day, Easy days	Long runs, Easy days, Tempo & workouts, Recovery runs
Expected life	350–450 miles	450–550 miles

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Megablast. True to size with a normal fit and a breathable upper.

Superblast 3. True to size with a normal width. The toebox mesh isn’t very breathable.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.