Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Running Shoes
A long-term look at the ASICS Novablast 5 daily trainer, with durability notes after 100 miles and comparisons against the New Balance Rebel v4 and Adidas Evo SL.
Running Shoes
A lively road-trail hybrid with soft FF Blast Max foam, a better tongue, and a grippier outsole, with clear trade-offs on grip and protection.
Running Shoes
Two of ASICS' most popular trainers compared on fit, midsole feel, grip, and value, with a clear verdict on which runner each shoe suits best.
Running Shoes
Two of the most popular shoes in the Asics lineup go head to head. We compare fit, foam, ride, versatility, and value to help you decide where your money is best spent.
Running Shoes
Two of the best cushioned daily trainers on the market, compared on cushioning, ride feel, versatility, and price to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Two $150-class everyday trainers with up-tempo ambitions go head to head. Here's where each one pulls ahead, and which one we'd pick.
Running Shoes
A closer look at four Asics running shoes, from the plush Gel Nimbus 24 to the playful Noosa Tri 13, with the details that matter for each.
Running Shoes
Asics reworked its plated super trainer with a new mesh upper, a revised midsole blend, and a smaller forked plate. Here is how it runs after the first miles.
Running Shoes
Lighter, softer and bouncier than its predecessor, the Sonic Blast 2 refines ASICS plated super trainer formula. Here is how it performs across the pace range.
Running Shoes
The Sonic Blast 2 finally finds its purpose as a rigid, rockered tempo shoe. We break down the stacked midsole, the trampoline pod, and how it compares to the New Balance SC Elite Rebel and Brooks Hyperion Max 4.
Running Shoes
Three high-stack trainers with similar DNA but very different personalities. We break down the stack, foam, ride feel, and fit to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
How the ASICS Sonic Blast 2 stacks up against the New Balance SC Rebel V1, Mizuno Neo Vista 3, Mizuno Wave Rider 30, and Nike Zoom Fly 6.
Running Shoes
Two ASICS trainers with identical weights and stacks but very different personalities. We break down where each shoe wins, from snappy uptempo work to smooth easy miles.
Running Shoes
From the Metaspeed Edge+ racer to a velociraptor-inspired cross country spike, a closer look at six ASICS shoes showcased for the World Championships in Eugene.
Running Shoes
The Super Blast 2 gets updated foam, a softer woven upper, and improved grip. Here is how it runs and who it suits best.
Running Shoes
After 100 to 150 miles of recovery runs, long runs, and marathon training, the Super Blast 3 proves the softer FF Leap midsole was the right call, with one clear trade-off: durability.
Running Shoes
Two of the best premium running shoes on the market right now, compared on foam, fit, ride character, and which runner each one actually suits.
Running Shoes
Two premium high-stack running shoes that can do a bit of everything. We compare weight, midsole tech, fit and on-run feel to help you decide which one deserves your money.
Running Shoes
A high-mileage comparison of the Asics Super Blast and Nike Invincible, two max-cushion neutral trainers with very different personalities.
Running Shoes
The Super Blast brings race-foam energy to long training runs, while the Nova Blast 4 is a well-priced daily trainer that covers a lot of ground for less money.
Running Shoes
A close comparison of the ASICS SuperBlast 1 and SuperBlast 2 covering fit, midsole foams, upper updates and which one makes sense at different prices.
Running Shoes
After 100 miles in the Asics SuperBlast 2, here is how the ride, durability, and upper hold up, and who should actually consider it.
Running Shoes
A 350-mile long-term look at the Asics Superblast 2, including how it is holding up, what still makes it special, and four alternatives worth considering if you cannot find a pair.
Running Shoes
A dual-layer midsole, refined woven upper and an impressively light ride make the Superblast 2 a super trainer you can genuinely run at any pace.
Running Shoes
A closer look at two versions of ASICS' versatile super trainer, covering the foam change, the underfoot feel, and how the price gap shapes the decision.
Running Shoes
A close look at two of the most talked-about max cushion running shoes, covering weight, midsole feel, versatility, and the availability issue that keeps surrounding the Superblast 2.
Running Shoes
Two versatile ASICS trainers that overlap more than you might expect. We compare fit, ride, outsoles, and value to help you pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Once close relatives, the Superblast 2 and Novablast 5 have diverged sharply in ride, fit, and purpose. Here is how to pick the right one.
Running Shoes
Two of the best all-round training shoes go head to head. We compare fit, ride, and value to help you pick between the Asics Superblast 2 and the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4.
Running Shoes
After a month of frequent use across doubles, recovery runs, and easy mileage, the Superblast 3 proves its value through reliability more than raw excitement.