The ASICS Superblast is a rule breaking shoe with thick doses FF Turbo and FF Blast + and nothing else. No plate, no shank, no gel, no nothing. Just ASICS’ two best foams in a long run racer-trainer. Also, there’s AHAR+.
0:00 intro
0:22 Run testing
1:11 Disclosures
2:00 Specs
5:39 Marathon Trainer
9:38 Marathon Racer
11:07 Who’s it For?
12:16 Where to Get it
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Asics has sure had one hell of a 2022. Their overall line is really really strong.
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
You don’t have a typical arch then.
@@carternorsym9362 This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3
@@mreza2364 how do i know if i arch
Thanks for the overview, Mike, very helpful. Think I’m going to give these a try!
thanks for the review, I'm excited about where this super shoe + will take us!
This Superblast sounds like something to keep in our collection going into 2023 Mike... All the best for your California Marathon... We just had our Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon on December 4th
The begin of the vid is so epic, like you’re Link running to get the Master Sword
One of my absolute favorites. Have a ton booked for Xmas and spring. 🙌💪🥳
This shoe is definitely expensive but I can see why they would go with this price so that they aren't too close to the novablast. But man I feel like a $180 price tag would've been a nice middle ground
220$ It is not as much as 1100 polish zloty in Poland, where this shoes will cost half of the lowest salary 🫣
Canadian here. Novablast 3 is $190 canadian dollars. That superblast will probably be close to $300... Wish I could be American shoes seriously.
@@antystatyczny3882 Yup, Canadian here. Shoes are super expensive here too. 50% increased in price.
Getting Nova 3 for $135 in India
@@abhinavchawla2265 99 in Europe
On the wishlist! Now just the wait for the release in Australia
Love the thorough review! Would probably only buy these if they're on sale a year or two from now.
This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3.. this shoe only gimmick
Excited about this one.. a super shoe without the plate is definitely welcome
Your reviews are always helpful and super Ko! So awesome to get a sneak peak and review from you on these before ASICS releases them👏🏻.
Thanks so much for watching!
@@kofuzi what shoes you love for HIIT class?
@@goutfromfriedokra3936 This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3
Been running in ASICS novablast 4 for few weeks since your review love it. Just ordered the Superblast looking forward to it.
Glad to hear!
👀 tempting, but with that price 😬. I will wait if they’re on a good sale like most of the shoes I buy 😆😆. I don’t mind waiting 🤷🏻♂️. Great review as always. Have a great day of travel to NY. Have fun Ko.
On first sight of the 'studio' shots my thoughts were: what an odd colour choice, but out in the autumnal backdrop they look great......they've got to look good...I'm so vein 🙂
Its a very interesting shoe and I like the direction that ASICS is going overall, not sure this works for me but may take a look
Nice Review Mr Kofuzi, SuperBlast=SuperExpensive. Hopefully they can make A Blast shoe without the SuperBlast price.
If judging only by the look i would definitely buy one. Mushmelon, or Cantaloupe to be precise, is my favorite fruit. I wonder if Superblast is more close to NB supercomp or prime X from adidas ? Can't wait for a comparison test among these 3 " illegal shoes ".
Still using the Novablast 1 for Easy and Long Runs. Was planning to get the Novablast 3 as a replacement but I might holdmoff on that idea and wait for the SuperBlast to drop in the Philippines. Thanks for another informative and quality review!
Any news when Asics will release these shoes in the PH
Unfortunately Asics PH is really slow with releases. We still haven’t seen the new colorway of the Sky+ and Edge+ even if those shoes get sold out really fast. Just imagine, stores only have Novablast 2 and no signs of NB3. So getting these SuperBlast by January 2023 would really be surprising.
@@JeyPsCabero just came from Asics BGC and they have the Matrix green NB3 9.5 US being their largest size (i went 2 weeks ago and they had all sizes for that color) im waiting for the black orange red colorway . They are supposed to get new stock in a week or two (sales man said) but they are not sure what they are getting .
Just finished my first short run in the Superblast. So far so good! One key advantage over Nike is that the Superblast has a removable insole and my Protalus M100 orthotics fit nicely inside. I have been a Nike runner for years but lately have moved away because so many of their lightweight road shoes have the insole glued in, and in my old age I need an orthotic for a sensitive heel.
Try doing low heat with a heat gun or hair dryer for a minute or so to remove an insole that's been stepped and walked in. It should losen the glue for you to remove.
I’ve been waiting for this one!
I gotta say thia is the best looking runnig shoe i've ever seen so far, i adore 🤩
Wow. Interesting looking shoe. Although I hate to see running shoe prices trending upwards the way they have been lately.
top reviewer - top shoes I would like to see you in ultra community
I’m looking really hard at buying this shoe 😅 just not 100% sure yet. Will make my decision later this week. I’m certainly open to hear any more pros and cons on it!
That was super quick after the intitial running warehouse review! Looks like an insane shoe
Insane is right !
Thank you, I got a pair at the Expo.....Looking forward to get them ready and put miles on them before the NYC Half in the spring.
I've got my name in the lottery for that race. hope I can get in 🤞
Looks like a fun shoe and I agree with your assessment with where it might fight into someone's rotation. Personally, if you already have the Novablast 2 or 3 then that seems to do the trick for long runs, plus I think the Novablast is a pretty versatile shoe as well. Considering the Superblast is $80 more than the Novablast, for me it's a no-brainer to stick with the Novablast. Thanks for this video, Mike. It was very informative. Top notch as always! btw - I don't think I'll be able to make it to your shake-out run in NY on Saturday, my wife and I will be at the expo picking up her race bib and packet at that time. I hope to see you again out on the course or perhaps after the race. Good luck this weekend!
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
@@mreza2364 what arch is it for?
@@davidlundy9142 high arch, toewide is narrow
This shoe make me having plantar issue.. shit
Great review! $220 for a non plated , non super “race” shoe is too expensive
Ah, just when you start feeling that you have everything you needed or even *wanted*... Tempting but $220 is definitely too much for what seems to be a specialized show. But, heck, the same can be said of the Prime X. Already have the Novablast 3 and the GlideRide 3 so I know what FF Blast+ is like but haven't tried any of the ASISC shoes with the FF Turbo. Intriguing but I'll probably wait for a good while after it's been out before considering it.
Holy moly thats a tall shoe. I wear my Fresh Foam More v3s and feel super tall in them. I wonder what the Superblast feels like :) I really wanna try this shoe. Hoping to add a couple more hundred miles on my new-to-me v3s before I think of any other shoe for the fall/winter. Great review
If you’re ok with the More v3, I’m not sure how much taller you’ll feel in these
@@kofuzi true 🤣
@@ebscoHOSTpub you will feel a lot taller in adidas prime x.
@@wonkydonkey7899 Just checked their measurements; I mustve been sleeping on a rock cause i didnt know people were going that big lol
Superblast is way to expensive for my liking but seeing what they did here makes me excited for future. Hope they can do something with Nimbus and Cumulus. Maybe its just me but Asics for me has too many different models that work as a daily trainer.
New Cumulus next yr will be all FF blast + with the asic gel
*without asic gel
@@xaviergutierrez1331 sooooo cumulus will be the same shoe as novablast? :D
Same with Newbalance
@@xaviergutierrez1331 The Cumulus 24 is already ASIC’s best daily trainer. It sounds like Cumulus 25 will be even better according to your info.
Helpful review, nice shoe however I am sticking to the Novablast
Another great review! Just curious if I already have Endorphin Speed 3 and Endorphin Pro 3 in my rotation, do you think it's worth getting Superblast? I'm a non elite runner and run 5km each day except Sunday and rainy days. I find Speed and Pro have not been aggressive or poppy enough for me. I want to improve my PB. Any thoughts would be very much appreciated 🙏🏼
Sounds to me it's gonna be rather similar to the NB3, with a firmer feel. But gotta try it on in the stores first of course. All these foams, both the Turbo and Plus, are PEBA based. Of course so are many other shoes, so.... Unfortunately the real test would not only be to try these on in the stores and even running in the them there (best if there is a treadmill lol), sadly that is easier said than done. AHAR+ in the SB is cool, luckily the NB3 has TR version with approx double the AHAR thickness + slightly improved wet traction, which i have tested out before on wet outdoor tiles with dull surfaces no less (asphalt is totally no issue). Probably aimed @ those with the budget and/or elites/pros, the naunces and differences might be very small for the normies. That said, good for ASICS for pushing out products like this, next Xmas season might get a pair on discount! lol
Why hasn't Asics hired you yet?! A fabulous breakdown of the shoe's design and explanation of it's possible uses.
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
Why would be wanna be hire by ASICS? He could consult or contract for them while still being able to be free to do whatever he wants and review other shoe brands with his platform
Wow! What an exciting shoe! Out of my budget but one day...
I’m also loving the Novablast 3, and last years version was the shoe I ran most in besides the Nike Invincible 1. I have been a subscribed follower for 4-5 years, and really enjoy your honest perspectives, reviews and vlogs. I also appreciate your emphasis on disclosing “where” the reviewed gear comes from, as well as potential bias, like in this case with Asics. When it comes to Nike, I’ve been missing your reviews of the new staples other then Pegasus 39 and Vomero 16, particularly the new Alphafly, Pegasus Turbo, Zoom Fly and Invincible, all of which you previously have reviewed. Is there any reason for that?
A lot of people have already reviewed those shoes, and sometimes we want a new review to come out saying something different when maybe there’s nothing to add. I’ve noticed that too, but on the bright side there are some great reviews here of shoes that other people have just lightly brushed over, and I say lightly brushed over because they haven’t really given them an honest try before writing the review. 25-30 miles isn’t great testing and even for someone who has put a lot of shoes on their feet. There’s nothing special about reviewing shoes that seem to be meh and don’t have a foreseeable upside just because of brand loyalty and I’d rather see a shoe model recognized over a shoe line or a brand, as they have changed so much recently.
@@zacharygarner9425 This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3
Wow! Another exciting shoe from Asics entering this new category of super stack height shoes. The price is a bit shocking but I guess it’s all relative to other shoes in this new category such as the Adidas Prime. The Superblast is almost a bargain in comparison which sounds crazy.
Doesn't the prime have a carbon plate though.
Some thoughts since there are inevitably numerous comments about price in the comment columns of the reviews of this shoe: This shoe would not be for me-I’ll stick with the NovaBlast3. But first of all, why should the inclusion of a plate or not be necessarily linked to price anymore? Are plates really significant in cost or are we being manipulated because of the past novelty of it which isn’t really a novelty anymore? The point is whether a shoe works great for you and its use case, or not. Regardless, this one is indeed very pricey, but my next point: I recommend everyone who lives where there’s an independent running store (not part of a chain) with a run club look into whether they offer discounts. I have a favorite store in a city we visit several times a year and if I pay cash I not only get their club discount (as a regular and frequent customer over the years) but an additional one. If you get the get to know the owners & staff of such a store, you’re not only supporting brick and mortar indie business, but you get the try on and test the shoe first, and they might also even order it for you in the colorway of your choice. The more expensive the shoe, the more significant the discount as it’s a %. I’m sure not all stores can do this but I bet plenty do. They may also return the shoe for you even after wearing it if it doesn’t work for you.
Thanks, KOach! I’m glad you don’t lead with the price for viewer retention purposes 😂. Do you think training in a shoe with no plate is good practice/training so that when you lace up the Sky+ it feels more effortless?
Many are complaining about the price but seems to me this shoe kinda does everything and leans towards faster miles. How many people buy other “super shoes” that are way over $200 and only lasts 200-300 miles. This shoe could be a cushy fast race shoe that you can also log a lot of miles.
There's a Superblast?! 🤯 I am excited about this!
I went to my normal running shoe store recently to try on the NovaBlast 3. They told me they didn't carry them because Asics is not popular. Asics is their #6 selling brand. What a shame! NovaBlast 2 is excellent, and I cannot wait to get NovaBlast 3 and SuperBlast. I wanted to try these two shoes along with the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3.
let your running store know what the people want!
Introduction is top notch
thank you
Great video Mike. I wish they had kept the price below $200!
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
Absolutely need these shoes so badly 🤩🤩🤩 💙 from London J.
Me? I’m looking forward for the MegaSuper Blast FFFF super plus with Artificial Intelligence. Jokes a part, amazing video thanks a lot.
Looking forward to this one, I am not crazy about the price, but I'm sure it's worth it.
The nike invincible run flyknit 2 is just unmatchable , probably the best shoe ever made till date and even this new superblast cant compete with it.
Will be interesting to see it compared to the Mach 5.... Two great non carbon plate shoes?
I am looking for a Long Run Shoe where I can throw Marathon but also faster paces, it seems this is a good solution in your opinion...is this the best for this "scope" or would you suggest other shoes better suited? My favourite everyday and easy long Run shoe is the Invincible and love the ZoomX, but also enjoy the Novablast....but they do not work for those faster paces at the end of very long runs
I've just recently started running, got some Asics Gel Nimbus 24 shoes, but after less than 3 months of use a hole has opened up in the upper where my big toe is. I'll be going with Adidas Boston 11 for my next shoes, they're half the price I paid for the Asics but seem to be highly regarded.
if I may offer some unsolicited advice, try going to a running store for your next shoe for two reasons: (1) make sure you actually like the Boston 11 for how it feels and not just what it costs. (2) make sure someone measures your foot and gets you in the right size shoe.
@@kofuzi Thanks, I've also been told to do that by other runners. It may be possible for me now to go to some shoe stores and check, as I live in China and restrictions are now being rapidly lifted, the next time I'm in Shenzhen I could go check. No shoe stores where I am an hour out of the city, but plenty of beautiful seaside roads for running, some even don't allow cars!
I'm debating between this one and New Balance Fresh Foam More V4 which has a 4mm drop compare to this one at 8mm. I've had a previous knee injury (meniscus tear) and I read that lower drop shoe will be better on my knees when running. Is that true in your opinion? Thanks!
It is an exciting shoe in that it's bridging the gap between max cushion longrun/recovery shoes that are heavier and intended for slower paces and the faster race/workout shoes - an interesting market. I'd personally lean towards just having two different shoes (which would be the same price as these 😂). The cost is just crazy though. A daily trainer reaching the monetary levels of marathon super shoes is ridiculous and a concerning precedent to set.
#inflation #slowlybutsurely💸
I love Asics Gel Kayano, they give breathable shoes just like Hoka Bondi or Arahi. Only for Asics, in Indonesia they dont have size 11.5 or 45.5 or 45 1/3, so for my Gel Kayano I use 12 size and it is a lil bit too long for my feet 😔
I don't think I've ever run in a Gel Kayano
Great review! I live in Utah and was wondering if it will be released on ASICS website Dec 1? Or will u have a link on your channel to purchase it? Also, would this be a good shoe for jogger pace? Thanks!
Don't thnk so. This is a juggernaut. 😀
Yes the official release date is Dec. 1st unless unforeseen circumstances take place…
I appreciate the overview as always…but that is an absolute brutal price point ☹️. The SC Trainer and Nike Invincible are priced significantly lower. An argument could be made that the Endo Pro 3 has that same level of cush versatility but with superior speed attributes at the same cost.
It ain’t cheap
Love the channel, a bit off topic but any recommendations for someone who just had nerve decompression surgery for Morton’s neuroma. I need large toe box, super squishy and a big rocker. I know your not a Dr but your definitely a subject matter expert. Any recommendations? Thanks 🙏
Novablast 3, Mach 5, more v4, Glideride 3. But I would also ask your ortho or pt.
Thanks, I have. Currently wearing Hoka Bondi and More V3. And Ofoos indoors. Thanks 🙏
“A LITTLE BIT” is your favorite line, in all of your videos 😂
We all have our tics
What an interesting shoe, however Novablast 3 is the sweet point (price/quality) i am looking for
Anyone here remembers Jamison Michael? He was the founder of MAGA - a movement to Make Asics Great Again. And now Asics has found itself and is on top of the game but sadly Jamison is nowhere to be found
Looks good but the price is a no go imo. You can get a higher stack Boston 11 which also has carbon rods for long run trainings for $170 and under (on sale). Alternatively you just get a much cheaper novablast. Not sure why they priced it so high.
Rise up, we few Boston shoe lovers! 🤣
Looks like a great long run trainer. But I haven't tried any Asics shoes in a decade. But if I were to start running longer, I might try this.
tons of cheaper options in this league, asics is always the most expensive any categories
@@gogolaklazlo Nike is definitely more expensive
@@gerson7366 but Nike is the greatest 😂
@@suryopras And I agree. That's why they're the most expensive cause they're the greatest. 🤣
You haven’t tried the novablast?
Interesting shoe, but even more interesting is the use of a marathon 4 weeks prior to your A race in December. You’re not the only one to do that (like Welch runner). Is this a new trend in training or just happenstance?
CIM will be my third marathon in 8 weeks
An interesting if slightly puzzling shoe to me. It kind of looks like a beefed up Novablast 3 and yet the price has been beefed up massively as well. Are we just going to be paying nearly double for a bit of foam from the Metaspeed Sky+ & Edge+ or maybe the price hike is almost to keep the justification for the price of those racing shoes. Or are we actually paying more for a "better" shoe full stop. I note you mentioned you seem to go for your normal size and yet the Novablast 3 typically runs long for many runners including me. Is this a similar fit to them? Am also thinking the original Sky was the complete reverse and ran rather short so if it is blending both sizing seems a bit hard to be sure.
Novablast 2 and 3 have been long for me as well
Agreed.
Your hair grows out so cool 😎
Asics just immortalized Mike with a Kofuzi shout-out 🙌
I'm in the box!
Super exciting, going to wait for the 30% off 😁✌️
when does that happen?
@@bluemagic5829 a few months, if the shoe still has a lot of stock. But bear in mind that ASICS still hasn’t discounted their first Metaspeed Sky even after all this time, so depending on how many shoes are produced, there might not be a discount any time soon (although perhaps with Black Friday coming up there’s a small chance). I don’t foresee this selling in mass numbers due to the very high price (considering SC Trainer is 180, and Invincible is often on sale under 150) but if ASICS is your kind of shoe then I suppose that’s the price to pay
ASICS has a 20% off discount program for medical professionals, first responders, military personnels, teachers and students. For regular civilians, we’re out of luck unless there’s a slight chance of promotion going on during the holidays. Another way to save some money is to use credit cards that offer cash back for ASICS.
I like the Novablast 3, but not everyday as too much squish over time seems to causes issues with body mechanics (for me personally anyway. ) even more stack sounds awesome at first but I’m noticing the higher I go in stack height, the more odd issues I suddenly develop. Granted shoes will affect runners differently, but I found that do much better overall the closer I stay to a natural lower stack and offset. That being said I think these super blast are getting totally ridiculous, but a home run for the marketing team as I’m sure sooner or later I’ll break down and try a pair… just because…
This shoe is not suitable for normal arch type foot.. i regret buy this shoe and also my middle of foot is hurt on 10K running
This shoes makes issue of plantar fasciitis in my foot.. shittttt !!!!!! I love dynablast than this shit novablast 3
Your video clip mainly shows trail running. Is the Superblast a trail running shoes rather than a road running shoes like the Saucony Endomorphin Elite you featured that i just watched? Cheers
it's a soft surface in a park that I choose for marathon workouts. it's not exactly a trail, unless you define a trail as being not-cement. this is a road shoe.
My issue with the Novablast 3 is that when running my feet slap the ground fast.. I had this also with the Vomero.. Like slapping your foot every step? I am a heel striker so probably the transition from the heel to the forefoot in to fast? Is it the same in the Superblast?
The price was too high i guess 😢
in my country 250 dollar😢
I don’t care, I just need a stable max cushion shoe and this one is amazing.
@@davidrosenthal5795true. The asics superblast are some of the best I've ever used.... Just ordered the metaspeed sky plus as my 2md running shoe. I'll just alternate between the 2 but if the sky plus are anything like the superblasts then I'm in for a treat
@@mohamedalgharbi8914in my country it is a 323 dollar shoe lol 🇧🇷🤡
Questions - I noticed that my foot slaps the ground fast (noisy) in the Novablast 3. Is it the same geometry in the Superblast? Also.. I am back from Achilles Tendon injuries and did not run for 19 days.. I notice that in the Novablast my Achilles Tendon is sore.. Not in the Speed 2.. So.. Is the heel area more stable in the Superblast?
Please do a comparison between this Superblast vs NB SC trainer 🙏
exactly, can't wait. I have added prime X in the list
Who's had a bigger year? Asics, New Balance, Saucony, or Nike? I want to go with Saucony, but Asics is a strong contender
Is it true to size for you? Im wearing the nimbus 23 in size 8 (regular size) but i find that there is toe rubbing sometimes on my right big toe.
Nice .....but $220 ! Great review as usual !
So is there any reason left to pick novablast 3 instead of superblast (except the price)?
It's been difficult for me to get into Asics shoes. Based on what I've seen so far I'll probably just stick to NB and Saucony until the Spring and see what happens.
I’ve felt the same way about NB. I cycle ASICS, Saucony and New Balance. The past two pairs of NB (Beacon and Rebel v2) were disappointing to me l, enough that I’ve decided I won’t buy another pair of NB unless they drastically improve. Had insole problems with Beacon, and durability issues with outsole. The Rebel v2 was OK, but felt flat and unresponsive compared to ASICSs Novablast and Saucony Endorphin Speed.
ASICS really need to do something about the grip on these shoes... I've got the Novablast 3 and it's VERY poor on wet surfaces. From reading, these Super blasts are no different
I literally ran in snowy slush for 18 miles with 10 of those at marathon pace. I raced a marathon after it had rained so the roads were wet the entire way. and I showed you footage. Some people just don't want to receive information that contradicts the stories they read from some other place on the internet.
Feel like a better name would be solarblast continuing the space theme and the color way looks like the surface of the moon.
Would they be offer in WIDES? Could you ask the ASIC rep. Thanks!
hi kofuzi, how is it differ when it comes to the ride between Superblast and Magic Speed 2?
Im wondering if these would finally let me feel the Asics ‘magic’ so to speak. I’m a 185lb runner or so, and I bottom out in the novablast 2 for some reason. I try to give them multiple chances, but they always just feel soft and squishy with zero pop for me.
This might be it
Prime X worked for me. Last time i checked the new version is already on sale. 200 lb runner....I have the old version and after running over the summer they are still bouncy. My previous favorite was Novablast but no comparison vs. X
shoutout Paul from asics for telling me to wait for these at Woodbridge last month, may just cop
Paul is always looking out for everyone
Now nike vaporfly next% 2 costs 175 usd and superblast 200. What shoe is better for training, not racing? What do you think? Which one is better option to buy for weekly long run sessions?
For people with pain in their knees, which shoes do you recommend? Thanks for all your efforts
I think it depends on what kind of pain in the knees. For example, I can say that I like the Bondi whenever I have what I believe is patellar tendonitis type symptoms. But shoes don’t make that knee pain go away. In my case, PT is what makes the pain go away.
Would you say this is comparable to the Nike Invincible 2? If so, do you think this is an improvement or are they both similar? I'm trying to get my hands on a pair of shoes like this for my next marathon build and am curious as to what you think.
I think this is what we all hoped that the invincible would be (but isn't). or at least maybe I was the only one who thought that an all zoom x shoe would be a speedy shoe with a lot of impact protection. that's not what I get from the invincible. (I didn't try version 2). the superblast is very different and I would use it and the invincible perhaps on opposite types of runs.
Followup on my Superblast experience=not good:( I am 66 years old, 6ft 2inches and 195 lbs. Big old runner. Was doing an easy run in these shoes, 2nd run with them, and at about 3.5 miles my left hamstring had a strain and I had to walk home. Took a week off and did a 3.7 mile easy run in my regular Hoka Tecton X shoes and no problems. Tried the Superblast again today and had the hamstring strain again. So these shoes basically injure me. A shame because I love the fit and they feel great. I think they are letting my heel drop too far with each stride because the foam is too soft for my weight. I am not dissing the shoe. Wonderful shoe but did not work for me in a big way. I have not had any hamstring issues in probably 30 years and these days I still try and do 3x400 at 5:40ish pace and never any problems, so it is definitely the shoes.
thank you for the follow up
With carbon plate segment so crowded, asics is creating new expensive super shoe segment without any plate, if that catch others will follow
THIS IS THE SECOND PAIR OF SHOES I BOUGHT BECAUSE OF YOU. Can you please start providing affiliate links in your vids. I feel guilty not giving you some sort of credit!
I appreciate the sentiment. It’s something I should probably revisit, but I have previously felt uncomfortable deriving commissions from something I’m trying to review
Thank you for the reply. Your videos have saved us viewers hundreds of dollars on wrong shoes and countless hours of researching. As a fellow dad, anyone that saves me time and money is worth appreciating. Affiliate links can also serve as a quick way get the product instead of finding it ourselves. A patreon page might also be a fun way for us thank you for all the educational content you make. All the best!!
I have to perform in 1600 meter race in 6:30 minutes solid sand track and Long Jump of 3.65 metres, PLEASE TELL ME which Nike would be best NIKE VAPORFLY NEXT %2 OR NIKE zoom streakfly premium or Nike React infinity run FlyKnit 3 ?
The outsole looks like a debris collector, you'll probably have to pull out stones after each run.
So disregarding cost, given the option of Prime X and Superblast, which would you go with?
That’s up to you. Prime x is plated, which gives you a propulsive ride. We’ll have to find out when Superblast releases on 12-01 to unprivileged general public. 😅
LOOK SERIOUSLY 😲😲😲
the best overall running shoe. worth every dollar
I am leaning towards the discounted vaporfly 2 as daily trainer, given the price of these
it's your money and your feet, but I generally recommend against either this shoe or the vaporfly (any version) as a daily trainer
Why do you recommend against those as a daily trainer?
Superblast vs boston 12 pls kofuzi 🤔
Hey brother!! i'm training for the houston marathon and i'm between the rincon 3 and the Superblast. which pair would you recommend
you didn't specify how you would want to use these shoes: (a) using the same one shoe every run, including the marathon, (b) speed workouts and racing, or (c) just racing. if it's (a), then Rincon 3 (although superblast is still a good choice for it's race qualities). if it's (b) or (c), then superblast
@@kofuzi thank you brother. I am going for A. Running shoes can be expensive 😅 hoping to see you in Houston! Keeping it Runhundred 💯
And Asics NB3 isn’t even released in my country yet 🤦🏽♂️