ASICS · Footwear · Reviewed by Ben Parkes - Road Running Reviews · Published 2026-04-07
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The reviewer initially enjoyed the Superblast 3 and grew to like it even more over time, appreciating its comfort, lightness, and performance for daily mileage and long runs. Despite concerns about its durability not matching version 2, he considers it a fantastic, dependable, and fun shoe, indicating he would likely purchase it again.
This review provides a long-term assessment of the ASICS Superblast 3 running shoe after accumulating over 200 miles. It covers the shoe's durability, long-term performance, and compares it against its predecessor, the Superblast 2, and other super trainers on the market.
The ASICS Superblast 3 is a highly recommended daily trainer, excelling in comfort and lightweight long-run performance despite its high price point. The shoe's updated softer FF Blast foam effectively looks after legs on runs up to 35K, while its lightweight design makes it significantly lighter than competitors like the Nike Vomero Plus. However, after 200 miles, the outsole and FF Blast Plus foam show more wear than expected, raising durability concerns compared to its predecessor. If you prioritize comfort and a lightweight feel for high mileage on smooth roads and are willing to pay a premium, this shoe is an excellent choice. If long-term durability on varied surfaces is your top concern, you might want to consider alternatives.
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The Superblast 3 is described as a premium non-plated daily super trainer, designed for various types of runs including long runs, easy runs, marathon pace work, jogging, and recovery runs.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The reviewer states he purchased the shoe for €220 in Spain, and its price in the UK is £200.
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The shoe features a stack height of 46.5 mm at the back and an 8 mm overall drop.
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The shoe weighs 276 grams for the reviewer's UK 11.5 size, described as gloriously lightweight and true to size.
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After 200 miles, the engineered woven upper is holding up really well, with no rips or holes, and only minimal wear noted on the back of the shoe.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The reviewer noticed limited breathability in warmer weather, especially compared to version 2 which had a more open mesh. He suggests potential overheating could be a concern in particularly hot climates.
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The top layer of FF Blast foam remains responsive and bouncy, but the updated FF Blast Plus foam on the bottom is showing significant wear and creasing. While performance hasn't dropped at 200 miles, the reviewer anticipates it won't last as long as version 2.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The outsole is more worn down than expected and shows more wear than the Superblast 2 would at the same mileage, with the green rubber completely worn away in some areas.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The reviewer states that the Megablast at 250 miles has held up 'so much better' than the Superblast 3 has at 200 miles, showing a clear difference in durability.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The comfort is described as 'absolutely fantastic', with a good toe box accommodating various foot types, soft upper material that hugs the foot well, and no blisters, hot spots, rubbing, or irritation experienced over 200 miles.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The Superblast 3 is significantly lighter than competitors: 83g lighter than Nike Vomero Plus, 48g lighter than Puma Magnamax v2, 18g lighter than Adidas Hyperboost Edge, and 12g lighter than the Superblast version 2.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The shoe performs exceptionally well on long runs (20K, 30K, 35K), eating up miles with ease. The softer FF Blast foam is noted for looking after legs better than the firmer Superblast 2, resulting in better leg feel after long runs.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The shoe is highly adaptable, providing a nice transition for rear, mid, or forefoot strikers, and offers good shock absorption to support different foot strikes for both larger and lighter runners.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
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The Superblast 3 is considered too soft and unstable for anything other than very smooth roads, lacking the versatility of version 2 which could be used on light trails and fire roads.
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At £200, the shoe is considered expensive, and the reviewer questions its value due to durability concerns, unlike version 2 where durability justified the cost.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fba-zwx93g
After 200 miles, the reviewer noted significant wear on the midsole's FF Blast Plus foam and outsole's ASICS Grip, with some rubber completely worn away. While the top FF Blast layer remained poppy and performance hadn't dropped, the reviewer doubted it would last as long as version 2 or the Megablast.
The reviewer found the shoe "absolutely fantastic" for comfort, praising the spacious toe box and soft upper that hugs the foot well. After more than 200 miles, he reported no blisters, hot spots, rubbing, or irritation, making it comfortable right out of the box.
The reviewer highlighted the shoe's impressively low weight of 276g (UK 11.5), noting it's 83g lighter than the Nike Vomero Plus, 48g lighter than the Puma Magnamax v2, 18g lighter than the Adidas Hyperboost Edge, and 12g lighter than the Superblast version 2.
The reviewer was impressed with the shoe's long-run performance, easily tackling 20K, 30K, and 35K distances. He specifically noted the softer FF Blast foam felt better on his legs compared to the firmer Superblast 2, contributing to greater comfort during extended mileage.
The shoe offers a nice transition for rear, mid, and forefoot strikers and provides good shock absorption for both larger and lighter runners. However, the reviewer found it too soft and unstable for anything other than very smooth roads, contrasting with version 2's ability to handle light trails.
While acknowledging the shoe's fantastic comfort and lightweight nature for which he's "paying a bit of a premium," the reviewer expressed concern about the £200 price. He noted that unlike version 2, which justified its cost with excellent durability, version 3's questionable longevity makes its value for money less clear.
The reviewer noted that the engineered woven upper tends to run a little hot, especially now that the weather has warmed up. He found its breathability limited compared to version 2's more open mesh, suggesting it might be a concern in particularly hot climates.
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The ASICS Superblast 3 is reviewed after 200 miles, focusing on its long-term performance and durability compared to the Superblast 2. The reviewer highlights its fantastic comfort, lightweight design, and excellent performance for long runs, attributing improved leg feel to the softer FF Blast foam. However, he notes significant wear on the midsole and outsole at 200 miles, questioning its longevity and value for money despite its premium price. The shoe is found to be less versatile on varied surfaces than its predecessor and has limited breathability in warm climates.
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