Asics Superblast 3 First Impressions: Softer, Bouncier, and Still a Superblast

Introduction

The Asics Superblast has quietly become one of the most beloved shoes in the running community, and the Superblast 3 arrives with the same reputation to live up to. Asics has also been busy expanding the family with the Megablast and Sonicblast, which naturally raises the question: how does this one fit in? These first impressions come from initial runs in the new shoe, including an early outing in cold, snowy conditions.

A Familiar Silhouette With a New Foam Story

Visually, the Superblast 3 looks very similar to the previous iteration, and that is largely by design. The real story is underneath the foot: the foam platform has changed. The prior version used FF Turbo alongside the original Blast foam, while the new shoe brings in FF Blast plus more of the Blast foam, adding roughly a millimetre and a half to the stack.

The Foam Swap Changes the Ride

The FF Blast foam in this shoe is the same material used in the Metaspeed Sky, which is known for being very soft and squishy. That material now sits right under the foot, and the difference is noticeable. The new version feels quite a bit softer than its predecessor, with more of a sink-in feel on landing and a bouncier push-back than before.

The previous Superblast offered solid cushioning but lacked that springy rebound. The Superblast 3 still feels like a Superblast, but it is more bouncy, a little softer, and a little lighter. One early caveat: because of that extra softness, it does not feel quite as quick out of the box. Cold weather and icy conditions likely played a role in that first impression, and additional miles should tell the real story.

Like previous Superblast models, this one may take some break-in time. A few more miles in are needed before forming a final verdict, though the early runs already felt pretty good.

Upper and Fit: Mostly Unchanged

The upper carries over much of what came before, with some lacing differences and a new blue colorway. It remains a mesh upper. One notable addition is the roping detail on the lacing area, which passes through the material rather than merely sitting on top. Given that this approach has failed on some other shoes, the construction here looks like it will hold up fine.

Things to Consider Before Buying

• If you loved the firmer, more grounded feel of earlier Superblast versions, the softer ride here may take some adjustment.
• The softer platform may not feel as immediately fast, though this could settle with more miles and warmer conditions.
• The shoe still needs break-in time, consistent with prior Superblast generations.
• Consider how the new foam-first direction fits your typical runs before switching from an older version.

How It Compares to Asics’ Other Blast Shoes

Asics positions the Superblast 3 as slightly less bouncy than the Megablast, but in early running, this one actually felt bouncier. The Superblast 3 is built more for distance than speed, while the Megablast leans the other way. In practice, though, the two feel fairly interchangeable, and the finer distinctions will be explored in a full comparison down the road.

Buying Advice

If your priority is long-distance comfort with a livelier bounce than previous Superblasts, the Superblast 3 looks like a strong candidate from these early runs. If you want the absolute bounciest option in Asics’ lineup, it is worth comparing against the Megablast before deciding. Waiting for a full review with more accumulated miles is a sensible move if you are on the fence.

Conclusion

The Asics Superblast 3 keeps the identity that made the franchise beloved while upgrading the ride with softer, bouncier FF Blast foam and a taller stack. Early impressions point to a shoe best suited to distance-focused runners who appreciate a sink-in feel with springy rebound. More miles will confirm whether it fully earns its place in the lineup.