ASICS Superblast 3 Reviews

1,106 km across easy runs and marathon blocks before buying another pair.

A marathon-training runner covered over 600 km in the shoe, mostly on easy 22-24 km midweek long runs and 14 km recovery runs. They called it the softest shoe they have used, comfortable and stable on tired legs, and a better recovery shoe than the Superblast 2. The outsole grip held up well and the foam still felt lively, and they said tempo effort is its best pace range. They would buy it again as a high-mileage workhorse.

A bigger runner covered 100 miles in the shoe in Florida heat, using it for daily miles, long runs and some fartlek. They found the upper very breathable and light, and the outsole, though chewed up, held up well. They described the cushioning as a middle ground, neither too soft nor too firm, which made recovery easier on their knees and hips. They felt it is not designed for top-end speed and suits high-weekly-mileage runners who want a soft daily shoe.

On a third pair after about 500 miles from each of the first two.

450 miles of easy, long and threshold runs as a heel striker: light, soft and bouncy with surprisingly little wear; the best Superblast yet.

Nearly 350 miles with no durability issues beyond cosmetic heel wear.

A 200 lb runner loves the bounce and softness; 450 miles in and still feeling good.

500 miles at 60–80 mpw: ended up its best use was slower long runs and recovery; midsole held up well.

Road-slappy and stiff at first, it gets better with every run; the early heart-rate penalty disappeared and the outsole is thicker and more durable than they're used to.

He uses it as his go-to for 30 km long runs, praising trampoline-like bounce and enough protection for high mileage. He would not race in it; rebound fades after about 400 km.