ASICS
ASICS Superblast 3
ASICS Superblast 3. 45.8mm stack, 235g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 45.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 37.7 mm forefoot, heel counter 4/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 25.1 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 8.1 mm drop, heel counter 4/5
Full specs
Drop
8.1 mm
Heel stack
45.8 mm
Forefoot stack
37.7 mm
Weight
235 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 1.05 |
| Breathability | 3 BR |
| Flexibility | 16.5 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 18.20 Nm |
| Heel counter | 4/5 |
| Energy return | 67.8 % |
| Shock absorption | 154 SA |
| Midsole softness | 22.8 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Tongue padding | 1.9 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 4.2 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (71.6 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Category-average height (25.1 mm vs 25 mm median)
True to size.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the ASICS Superblast 3 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 45.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.
Does the ASICS Superblast 3 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 71.6 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the ASICS Superblast 3?
8.1 mm, with a 45.8 mm heel stack and 37.7 mm forefoot.
Is the ASICS Superblast 3 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 1.05. Elite grip on wet rock.
Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 72/100 (Great)
hotFootScore: 22/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 54/100 (Solid)
hundredMilerReadiness: 79/100 (Great)