Asics Superblast 2 Vs Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 | We compare the two versatile favourites

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14 күн бұрын

The Superblast 2 follows the hugely popular Superblast with a couple of key updates. The first of those is a new FF Blast Turbo+ midsole layer designed to be lightweight, bouncy and more durable, and there’s a redesigned engineered woven upper to improve comfort, breathability and fit.
Underneath that layer is the thinner FF Blast Plus Eco foam that works alongside the FF Blast Turbo+ to improve cushioning and comfort of the ride.
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 takes learnings from its hugely popular predecessors by making a few modifications to improve the ride. The most important of those is a re-engineered wing nylon plate to provide additional reinforcement while maintaining flexibility.
There’s also an updated mesh upper design that aims to give a more secure fit than the slightly roomy Endorphin Speed 3, and a new lattice outsole rubber to improve grip and durability.
Tom and Nick give their views on how the two shoes compare.
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00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Stats
00:39 - Design
01:56 - How's the Fit?
03:10 - The Run Test
08:32 - Verdict
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@akapantsusenpai181 14 күн бұрын

I'm glad you did this comparison. I loved the original Superblasts. I'm currently training with the Endorphin Speed 4s and like them a lot. I feel they have a comparable feel, but with a lower stack height. I haven't taken the Speed 4s on a long run yet, though.

@WizlBs 9 күн бұрын

Did you do any long run (20+mil) in SES4?

@akapantsusenpai181 9 күн бұрын

@@WizlBs Not yet as I'm not training for a marathon right now.

@daedalusdenton9144 3 күн бұрын

Do you run near a 5 minute kilometer or 8 minute mile pace? Wondering which does better at that pace specifically

@akapantsusenpai181 3 күн бұрын

@@daedalusdenton9144 They both handle that pace well.

@spencerschulte7752 14 күн бұрын

I love my Speed 4s. I've got ~350 miles on them and they're holding up nicely. Excited to get the Superblast 2s when they get back in stock.

@snowwalker9999 14 күн бұрын

My only problem with Superblast is that it wants to be a do it all shoe. We all know nobody is going to get just the Superblast and say that's it. If it's for just long runs then it has to be a bit cheaper the same price as the Speed.

@andorkish 13 күн бұрын

That’s a pretty fair statement.

@spou20 13 күн бұрын

650kms and 550kms+ on my two SB1. Forefoot striker, SB2 will be purchased in around 150kms 🤙🏽

@zanepritchard3600 14 күн бұрын

Love my Speeds!

@mannyflores4507 14 күн бұрын

I currently use the Speed 4 for all my track/speed work. And I really like how it responds to being pushed hard. Slower, easier miles, however, don’t feel as nice. The foam is too stiff for slow. So I preordered the SuperBlast 2’s for my long runs and maybe easy runs as well. After watching this video…I feel pretty solid about that rotation choice. I tried the Nimbus 26 for my easy runs…but developed a hot spot in my right foot after 3 or so miles. I think it’s because the cushioning is a little too soft for my liking, as the fit is good. Hoping the SuperBlast 2 remedies the hot spot issues.

@Fozzee.1970 13 күн бұрын

The Nimbus hotspot was probably caused by insoles. Intends to go away once they are broken in.

@mannyflores4507 13 күн бұрын

@@Fozzee.1970 I really hope so. I’ve run about 18 miles in them and love the way they feel. Plush. Exactly what I want to feel during an easy session. Hopefully they break in by mile 20 or so. Not giving up on them yet.

@ethanpickavance6033 12 күн бұрын

@@mannyflores4507 Yeah i've just ordered the superblast 2 to fit in between the gel nimbus 26 & the speed 4. was using the gel nimbus for my longer runs and it has been working great but just need something that little bit quicker and lighter underfoot. Now i will be able to use the gel nimbus for my super easy/recovery days; Superblast 2 for my long runs/temp runs and finally the speed 4 for track and interval sessions.

@evansabove7839 12 күн бұрын

@@ethanpickavance6033 I have also the exact the same 3 shoes for the same (I also have the asics magic speed 3 for races) . Superblast 2 though does feel like it could cover the other 2 if needed but with the others it will hopefully help them last longer

@bloatedtonydanza7798 14 күн бұрын

Superblast is like the Hooka Clifton’s 1s, not in the softness but in the comfort and versatility.

@LukaMagic-hg3dk 13 күн бұрын

The insoles of Endorphin Speed 4 is stiff not that soft found in Speed 3. This shoe is meant for fast pace and not meant for slower pace (because of firmness on the midsole). I hope in the fifth version they would make the insoles soft similar to Endorphin Speed 3,

@JustBrowsing777 13 күн бұрын

I haven't run in either of them, but the Saucony I've tried on my feet twice and on both occasions quickly decided it's not for me. It feels like the forefoot outsole is wide and flat and feels like running on planks (I'm a midfoot striker). I'm curious whether the Superblast can be a bit more fun and possibility accomodate a bit more speedy sessions than my Nimbus 26.

@chellebunderla2045 13 күн бұрын

Hi @theruntesters whats a good supershoe daily trainer for a low volume slim foot? Am still running all my training in vaporfly 2s. They fit my foot really well..

@Feanaro5503 14 күн бұрын

The stats are very interesting. I think using kg and pounds would be more useful to more people than kg and stones, though.

@gregbrown3082 12 күн бұрын

Seriously, get that stone measurement out of here

@Mr_OP2000 14 күн бұрын

Great review! I'm a lightweight runner (61kg) training for a half marathon race (target pace 01:40:00), and I finally found a place with SB V1. I currently use the Sacouny Speed 3 for most of my runs. Would the SB fit my rotation as a light runner? and should I wait for the SB V2?

@teewaikay 13 күн бұрын

I am similar in terms of weight and HM race pace and I have been enjoying my Saucony ES 3s (though the OG ES V1 is the best running shoes ever imo), and I love the SB V1 (just behind the OG Saucony ES V1). I am also waiting to pick up a pair of SB V2s when there are discounts available.

@Ystambay 14 күн бұрын

Guys, can you also share what food do you take the night before your marathon and are you eating in the morning of the marathon? Thanks and more power..

@MrT1-b5f 3 күн бұрын

alot of carbs.

@peterkisidaj9329 13 күн бұрын

Hi Guys, very tough compare, as these both shoes are great ones, and the best if can afford to have both in rotation. Basically my current 2 kings in training are Superblast and Speed 3. So both previous versions. I've managed to grab Superblast 2 when released, haven't tried yet, same with Endorphin speed 4 in the box currently as have Speed 3 still pretty good for trainings with 378K, but it's my 3rd pair of Speed 3 I'm using. Previous 2 pairs I did 1000K in each. I love Endorphin speed lineup. Fully agree with you, Speed 3 and assume Speed 4 will be too, for interval harder sessions, but for me good for easy runs too. But Superblast is king for longer distances, easy runs and today was on 15x1K tempo 4:34/K-4:39/K my still areobic band and superblast was absolutely great , easily cruising though quicker paces. But for 200m, 300m or up to 500m or combined with 1K reps but not so many, or on the track and field, I like Speed 3 and later Speed 4. That's why to have both is a great rotation. Thanks and all the best, I love your channel!

@runningataltitude3361 Күн бұрын

Damn ASICS does it again! Love em!

@kophotography895 13 күн бұрын

Superblast 2 sold out in under 5 hrs again... damnit

@nicklas6973 14 күн бұрын

How about superblast vs hyperion max 2?

@lavondrius3233 14 күн бұрын

i have both

@emilywood7027 11 күн бұрын

Please can you do a review of the ASICS GT 1000 13 :)

@DHarbajan 14 күн бұрын

Wish I could get the super superblast in that white colorway

@theinconsequentialrunner 14 күн бұрын

Yeah, it looks great.

@theghostofpcs2391 13 күн бұрын

I think it's scheduled for November.

@jefreywith1f924 13 күн бұрын

@@theghostofpcs2391 New colors coming Sept. 1

@Anatoly_Tsvetkov 12 күн бұрын

@@theghostofpcs2391 no, all Asics shoes are white in sample colorway, they never released any shoes in their sample colorway

@deks440 14 күн бұрын

I actually prefer the speed 4 to the endorphon pro 4, feel it has more energy return

@adraids2362 14 күн бұрын

Which one would be better for a beginner to wear for their first marathon?

@kophotography895 13 күн бұрын

Speed 2, 3, get some miles under your belt, as you move into longer runs & get closer to your race day about 6 weeks out, buy yourself either one as a treat to yourself, run a couple of love runs to get used to them, from speed 2, 3 as they differ a little. Good luck

@drewman747 14 күн бұрын

I love my Speed shoes; however, I can’t compare them to the superblast because I can’t see myself putting $200 down on a non carbon plated shoe. I am sure they are great shoes because ASICS are always very solid. Nevertheless, that is a very hefty price tag.

@andrewh7599 10 күн бұрын

Speed is a fun shoe. But it does need more forefoot protection. And it requires a plate which I don't find as an asset. It's fun and light but it doesn't offer any stability and cushion is average. Superblast is a far better shoe for me. I get all the protection and cushion along with a shoe that will do anything I ask of it.

@haon2205 14 күн бұрын

Superblast, Novablast, Endorphin Speed and Saucony Triumph... here we go again

@andrewstorm8240 14 күн бұрын

Let’s review super blast against every other shoe

@reginaldgonzales 13 күн бұрын

Speed 4 for speed workouts Superblast 2 for long run Done!

@its_raksh 14 күн бұрын

One is a legal shoe right and one is not ?

@Feanaro5503 14 күн бұрын

No one is running a marathon for money in either, so it doesn’t matter.

@Fozzee.1970 14 күн бұрын

And neither is maming you quicker than other other super shoe under 40mm! @@Feanaro5503

@YanDaddyy 13 күн бұрын

For real. Only legit argument I've seen is that you can't wear it for an ironman which is fair

@maggie0285 13 күн бұрын

I hated speed 4. Too tight.

@bambaklats2891 13 күн бұрын

Both shoes are trully overhyped, most people probably just buy them out of Fomo 😮

@gregbrown3082 12 күн бұрын

Preach! I found the mach 6 (wide) better than either, ultimately, for my running style

@kevinclark5086 13 күн бұрын

Just ordered the superblast 2 as I got on with the 1 so well. Can I add a bit on constructive criticism for the channel. Instead of going through the shoe specs every single time could you not instead just link to the spec video of the shoe and maybe just mention that at the start. There really is no need to keep going over the same thing and if people are like me just skip to the run test anyway so it's a waste of effort and time.