YouTube comment · on Ben Parkes - Road Running Reviews · Aug 29, 2026 · summarized
NegativeShot after 299 miles in a big rotation, with the rear grip falling off, which they find poor for a 200 pound shoe.
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Runners mostly find the Superblast 3 softer and bouncier than the Superblast 2, a comfortable shoe for easy and long runs that many still find stable.
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YouTube comment · on Ben Parkes - Road Running Reviews · Aug 29, 2026 · summarized
NegativeShot after 299 miles in a big rotation, with the rear grip falling off, which they find poor for a 200 pound shoe.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 26, 2026 · summarized
NegativeThe sole looks awful at 400 km, unlike their SB2 after 1,000 km.
YouTube comment · on Ben Parkes - Road Running Reviews · Jul 21, 2026 · summarized
NegativeThe outsole rubber peeled off after three months; ASICS approved a warranty replacement, but they are unhappy with the durability of such an expensive shoe.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 3, 2026 · summarized
NegativeAt just 43 miles and 62 kg, their pair already shows the outer-foam wear others report.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 25, 2026 · summarized
NegativeAt 80 miles their SB3 showed early foam wear, while their Megablast at 189 miles looks in much better shape.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein, Andrea Myers · summarized
MixedOne tester (B+) found it responsive but now neutral rather than stable-neutral, with moderate durability and outsole wear by 50 miles. Another tester (C+/C) got ITB soreness that she blamed on the medial forefoot bias and soft midsole.
Blog · chrisis.now · summarized
NegativeCalls it his biggest disappointment: much softer than v2, wear visible after 100 km, felt dead by ~250 km, and retired at 350 km.
Runners mostly find the Superblast 3 softer and bouncier than the Superblast 2, a comfortable shoe for easy and long runs that many still find stable. Some find it too soft or unstable, especially on turns or at faster paces, and a few report wear sooner than expected.
Of the 94 reviews with a clear verdict, 50% are positive, 19% mixed and 31% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is wears out fast.
The complaints reviewers mention most: wears out fast (7 reviews), unstable (6 reviews) and narrow fit (2 reviews). For example: At 80 miles their SB3 showed early foam wear, while their Megablast at 189 miles looks in much better shape.
We collected and summarized 94 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. 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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