Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 12, 2026 · summarized
MixedFirst runs: a bit narrow and rubbing at first but breaking in; firm, stable and springy at faster paces.
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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 · Aug 12, 2026 · summarized
MixedFirst runs: a bit narrow and rubbing at first but breaking in; firm, stable and springy at faster paces.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 20, 2026 · summarized
MixedNarrow upper and slappy, but handled everything including a 10K PR and a marathon.
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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