Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 9, 2026 · summarized
MixedAfter 512 miles almost all on long runs by a sub-2:30 hopeful: somewhat overhyped but a solid long-distance trainer, worth it at $150 but not full price.
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Firm, stable and very durable, though some never warm to the stiff, heavy feel at slow paces.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 9, 2026 · summarized
MixedAfter 512 miles almost all on long runs by a sub-2:30 hopeful: somewhat overhyped but a solid long-distance trainer, worth it at $150 but not full price.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 14, 2026 · summarized
Mixed1,080 km in the Superblast 2 and it never felt amazing; they prefer the Novablast 5.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 17, 2024 · summarized
MixedAt 800 km the upper and outsole still look good, but the forefoot foam has flattened and bounce is gone; they got about 100 km less than the V1 before retiring it.
Runners mostly describe the Superblast 2 as a firm, stable and very durable trainer for long runs and daily miles, with many reporting very long wear. A break-in of many miles is common, and some never warm to the stiff, heavy feel at slow paces.
Of the 188 reviews with a clear verdict, 57% are positive, 18% mixed and 26% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (5 reviews), narrow fit (4 reviews) and heel slip (1 review). For example: After about 50 km they found the Superblast 2 clunky and too firm and didn't enjoy it, preferring the Supernova Prima for long runs.
We collected and summarized 187 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. One review was submitted directly to RunningRecs. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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