Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Sep 16, 2026 · summarized
NegativeGave up after 100 miles: liked the foam but the geometry felt cumbersome and slappy.
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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 · Sep 16, 2026 · summarized
NegativeGave up after 100 miles: liked the foam but the geometry felt cumbersome and slappy.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 31, 2026 · summarized
NegativeFelt like a brick to them, unlike smoother-rolling shoes.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 24, 2025 · summarized
NegativeLoved the first Superblast but does not like the Superblast 2 at all, finding it clunky, uncomfortable and a giant shoe. Says the original was just as big but rode smoothly, which is why they tried the Megablast instead.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 6, 2025 · summarized
NegativeAfter about 50 km they found the Superblast 2 clunky and too firm and didn't enjoy it, preferring the Supernova Prima for long runs.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 19, 2025 · summarized
NegativeA 57-year-old new marathoner who runs about 6 min/km bought the Superblast 2 to replace worn Triumph 21s and is returning it. Finds it loud, clunky, slappy and big; it felt better at 5 min/km but not at their usual jog, even after 30 km.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 6, 2024 · summarized
NegativeA 125-135 lb forefoot striker found the Superblast 2's forefoot fine but the heel overbuilt, chunky and brick-firm. After a 24 km long run their leg felt worked; they call it awkward and clunky, better for marathon-pace efforts than easy runs.
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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