ON THE RUN
Sidney: I know it’s cliché, but this shoe is smooth. Before I even laced it up, I’d already gotten the lowdown — the foam tech, the structure, how it compares to the rest of the lineup. But there was still one big question hanging in the air: why?
Why does the Megablast exist in Asics’ lineup? Who’s it really made for? Is it a race-day rocket, a daily trainer, or some weird in-between? And with a $225 price tag, what’s it going toe-to-toe with? Which competitors is it aiming to beat?
We’ll get into all of that — but first, let’s talk about how it actually runs.
We gotta start somewhere… and for me, that’s a hot, muggy Michigan morning run. The kind where your body is already dripping with sweat just from stepping outside. Not much to feel good about in those conditions.
With the Megablast on foot, I set out for my quick 5-mile loop. What began as an easy jaunt turned absolutely effortless once my feet felt the FF Turbo 2. It’s shoes like these that give our ego a little boost — when you get that extra help and running suddenly becomes automatic, no effort needed to just cruise.
THE FEEL
Sidney: This is one of those “wait… is there even a shoe in this box?” moments. It’s that light. The secret? Asics’ new FF Turbo 2 foam — softer than the Superblast’s FF Turbo Plus and FF Blast Plus Eco combo.
Both the Superblast 2 and Megablast are built for bounce (as is everything else in the Blast family — see chart below), but the Megablast turns that dial up to eleven. It’s the no-plate, high-energy trainer for runners who want max return without sacrificing cushion. Think of it as the wild younger sibling of the Superblast — lighter, springier, and just a little less concerned with the rules.
And here’s the kicker: the foam doesn’t just feel electric underfoot, it feels trustworthy. Compared to some race-day foams that start showing compression after 100 miles, the Megablast’s midsole feels like it’s in it for the long haul. I expect this foam to age gracefully, much like a fine wine, delivering an even better ride over time and outlasting many competitors that fade before the 300-mile mark.
THE FIT
Sidney: The fit? Seamless. Everything about the Megablast — the looks, the feel, the run — is smooth, sleek, and perfectly dialed in. It hugs my foot like it was tailor-made, and I’m not being dramatic when I say it might be the best fit I’ve ever had in a shoe. The gusseted tongue adds to that race-day, glove-like fit, while the mesh upper is light, breathable, and stretchy in all the right ways. It shapes itself around your foot without smothering it and is so breathable you can literally see your socks through it — always a sign you’re dealing with a fast shoe.
There’s no overthinking here, no extra junk thrown on just to say it’s “premium.” It stays locked in without the help of heavy overlays or stiff panels. No weird rubs, no “why is that there?” moments — just smart design, quality materials, and that perfect balance of freedom and support. I am curious how this shoe will fit everyone, but for me, it’s flawless.
THE NITTY GRITTY
Sidney: Asics calls the “single most important thing” about this shoe its “mega bounce” (very clever). Having run in the Superblast 2 and Novablast, I can confidently say — the Megablast takes the bounce crown.
After my run, I bounded down the stairs like I was on a trampoline. In a split test — Superblast on one foot, Megablast on the other — the Superblast gave me a smooth, stable rocker roll. The Megablast? A bucking bull launching me into toe-off, all powered by foam. No plate, just the magic of FF Turbo 2.
The trade-off? Less stability. If you want a wide, planted feel, the Superblast 2 is your shoe. The Megablast trades that in for the lightest, springiest ride in the Blast family — basically a racing-edition Superblast with a softer, more energetic underfoot feel.
THE RUNDOWN
Sidney: I’m not a big plated-shoe person, and it’s like Asics read my mind when they built this lineup. Both the Superblast 2 and Megablast give me the lively, fast feel I love — without the stiffness or harshness a plate can bring.
The Megablast has that plated-shoe attitude without the plate itself — all the speed and snappiness, minus the extra weight, plus a flexibility bonus most race-day models can’t touch. But is it a race-day shoe, a daily trainer… or both? Honestly, you get to decide.
And that’s the beauty of the Blast family — there’s something for every kind of run. The Novablast is your daily miles workhorse with the least bounce in the lineup. Step up to the Sonicblast for a daily tempo trainer. The Superblast 2 delivers long-haul bounce built for big mileage days. And then there’s the Megablast — designed to do it all, with bounce dialed to max.
Bottom line: if it has “Blast” in the name, it’s built to go fast. This isn’t bounce for squishy comfort. This is bounce with purpose — the kind that slingshots you forward and dares you to see how far you can take it.
