ASICS Megablast Reviews

Training for a 5K, they've yet to have a bad run in it; it adds pop to tired legs.

A 45-65 mpw midfoot striker at 600 km finds the Megablast one of their most versatile shoes, grippy, stable on turns and light with great energy return and little outsole wear, but the low-volume tapered toe box left bleeding toes on a 38 km run, so they keep it under 25 km.

Seven 10Ks with no issues; not very soft, but more energy return than other unplated shoes.

Close to 100 miles in the shoe on paths, pavement, road and gravel, including wet and icy weather. They find the foam bouncy and usable from the first run, lighter and livelier than the Superblast 2, a jack of all trades that suits long runs, with no outsole wear or slipping. The upper is thin and flexible, the thin tongue can press if laced too tightly, and they suggest trying half a size down. They would not race short distances in it and are frustrated by poor availability.

At 150 miles the Megablast is going strong; more bouncy but slightly more unstable than the Superblast 2.

Finds the Megablast lighter and bouncier than the dense Nimbus 27, firm but very responsive.

The Megablast is way better than the Superblast 2 for them: more responsive and not blocky or lifeless.

Ran a 10K personal best in it at about 3:45 per km, finishing with a 3:30 km and speed to spare. Recommends it to anyone wanting a responsive, bouncy shoe that goes the distance without a carbon plate.

Loves it as a fun, bouncy shoe that works for easy runs and plans to race a half marathon in it. Expensive, but worth it to them.

The Megablast is the best and lightest daily trainer they've tried: a more energetic, refined Superblast 2 with soft, springy Turbo2 foam.

Meredith Johnston calls it her favorite shoe right now: fun and light, versatile for long, easy, tempo and doubles. The foam felt softer with daily use but firmed again after resting, and grip was good in rain. The upper is the weak point, with lace bite and a stiff toe piece that improved after break-in.

Paulo Quindere Saraiva says it feels almost unchanged after 400 miles, following a roughly 40-mile break-in: cushioning, energy return and stability held up, with minimal outsole wear and good wet-deck grip. The less-plush upper and slightly shallow toe box are the weak points; it suits easy, long and tempo runs more than true recovery runs.

Stephen Mirarchi reports that at 250 miles the upper is unfazed, the outsole looks better than some racers at 50 miles, and the foam retains its rebound, though it is slightly less bouncy than during the first 150 miles. It is too much shoe for hard uptempo work but great for long runs and downhills; the low toe box caused mild big-toe pressure.