My top 5 Shoes I've Used The MOST in 2023 (also the BEST!)

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Here are the running shoes that I've clocked up the most miles in this year! These are my personal best/favourite shoes from 2023, and you can check out my worst/most disappointing ones in this video... • My top 3 WORST running...
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0:00 Intro
0:45 Most worn everyday shoe
3:51 Most worn race day shoe
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@ButterscotchBlonde 4 ай бұрын

I started using the Nimbus 25 back in May 2023 when I had been running through an ankle injury and I had no pain while running for the first time in months. I just bought the cumulus 25 for treadmill runs, replaced my Nimbus 25s, and have the super blast coming on back order. ASICS is really killin’ the running shoe game.

@peterandrewchua4672 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations to you Mr.Ben Parkes and Ms.Sandra you guys are a good motivator when it comes to marathon races!I'm an avid fan of your KZfaq channel!May God continue to bless you and your family!❤🙏🏃‍♂️

@Trackdayist 5 ай бұрын

Dangerous for my wallet releasing this video on Black Friday! Too many temptations

@theomegamuffin7346 5 ай бұрын

Ik! My mom ain't gonna be happy😂

@042766 5 ай бұрын

Was an invincible run 1 and 2 wearer but did not like the 3. Thanks for the initial Superblast reviews. Got them because of here and have not regretted it. Great shoes and was able to get a relatively cheap pair for 170USD in that grayish color.

@yk22. 5 ай бұрын

Thx Ben, totally agree. I use superblast and vaporfly 3 and I'm very happy. Another shoe to consider is hoka rocket x2, it nails it!!!!

@xxcusme 5 ай бұрын

i wear gel nimbus 25 w/ exactly the same colorway. very comfortable shoes for easy run 12K, 21K, very stable shoes as well. been worn for 200km now

@LeakTheCat 5 ай бұрын

I'm in the market for some new shoes so this came at the right time! Thanks Ben!

@adamsouthard1155 5 ай бұрын

I am very grateful for this format of "Best of". Because honestly, people are not always honest - even with themselves. They may be picking "best of" off the marketing campaign or the interaction with the engineers at the show. But "most of" is completely quantifiable. If you've run in that shoe the "most" then it's working pretty damn well. And I just bought the Nimbus 25 in part based on this. Because I want a shoe I can put a LOT of slowish miles in.

@Lyingfigure 5 ай бұрын

you wont regret it, it's the only non race shoe I have with absolutely zero "mistake"

@rabihyounes747 5 ай бұрын

is it worth to get both the nimbus 25 and the superblast ? i mean the superblast can do easy and recovery runs very well no ?

@Lyingfigure 5 ай бұрын

@@rabihyounes747 : i dont have the superblast so I can't really give advices however, the superblast is a firm shoe that relies on its rocker to be fast nimbus is way softer (any softer would be too much) that will depends on what you wanna do with both shoe, and what other shoes you have in your rotation

@rabihyounes747 5 ай бұрын

@@Lyingfigure i have the invincible 3, clifton 8 and speed 3

@Lyingfigure 5 ай бұрын

@@rabihyounes747 : nimbus 25 is slightly more firm than the invincible, but feels way much more cushioned and stable (invincible is just mushy and unpleasant to me) i dont see much need of the superblast if you have the clifton and the speed, that both can do well in tempo and long runs

@winsorsomeone08 5 ай бұрын

Oh man, I love how you caught me pulling my half tights up a bit at 4:06 - I’m in the blue singlet on the right and my Tracksmith half tights were sliding down a bit for the first mile or so. Really flattering footage of me 😂

@macau.friend 5 ай бұрын

For whatever reason, we don’t hear reviewers raving about Nike shoes being one of the year’s best that often anymore. Personally, the Vaporfly is still my go-to shoe for race days. So I am glad that you are maintaining your own views even if they may not be popular. It’s one of the reasons why I keep coming back to this channel.

@mrdsbaker 5 ай бұрын

I ran my first comrades this year in my ASICS Novablast 3 LE. What an incredible shoe I do everything in them from speed work to recovery and now ultra at comrades.

@io-rj6sk 5 ай бұрын

better than og nb3?

@thesecondtonone3010 5 ай бұрын

Super glad to see not one but two models of Asics made it to your list here. I'm a casual jogger and the Nimbus 25 is my second shoes. Been so great.

@MR-wh5wp 5 ай бұрын

I love the Nimbus 25 but I think the excess cushioning contributed to my hip injury.

@thediton 5 ай бұрын

Hey Ben! It’s been a while since your last video so hopefully all is well on your end (post Valencia).

@unionj8810 4 ай бұрын

Your guides are super helpful and I’m deciding between two shoes now. I’ve chosen them because of their mileage, price and specs. Should I pick up some ASICS novablast 4s or some Nike invincible 2?

@blaineblasdell5151 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the reviews and feedback.

@simranbsingh 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant video as always Ben...any reccos for a good running physio in London? Been battling an injury and need another opinion...many thanks

@caseydupre5376 5 ай бұрын

I loved the vaporflys but the narrow toe box my feet were falling off the sides lol.

@AaSinSin137 5 ай бұрын

I love superblast also.. I use for marathon training and racing.

@pspgoman9934 5 ай бұрын

Made the same switch from Invincible 2 to Superblast. Absolutely love them both to death.

@stephencsaplar6382 5 ай бұрын

Asics Superblast is my favourite long run and race day shoe 🏃🏻‍♂️🎉

@2spoons 5 ай бұрын

Great video Ben but as I have a wide shoe in my spectrum of shoes I can't wear Asics just too fine..... do you have any followers that have covered similar in Books Ghost Max etc

@ellleigh1216 3 ай бұрын

I wanna see more love for Altra’s, so so underrated and comfy

@pranayama-running-Jendrik 5 ай бұрын

Yeah the Asics Superblast 😄🙏🙇‍♂️ It‘s pure butter for my running as well 🫶🏻 I just ran 44 k in them so I have a lot of fun left 🤙😍 It‘s so nice and fun to run in. That’s right ❤️😍

@egbertpladdet9093 4 ай бұрын

Great video again Ben. Thank you. About the Superblast : I have wide feet. Do you think the Superblast will begood for me?

@lavayuki 3 ай бұрын

My favourite has been Asics Gel nimbus for years up until the 24, where I went through three pairs of those. But wasn't a fan of the big change with the 25, mostly because I suffer with achilles issues and the lower drop, slight rocker heal and also overly tight fit around the heel meant I could not wear it. I managed to snag another nimbus 24 in my size in th outlet before they completely disappear, but have to start looking for a new running shoe, after using the nimbus for over a decade. Thinking of nike invincible 3 or a brooks, either glycerin or ghost.

@harleybradlley 5 ай бұрын

I’m tempted by the super lasts. Seems quite similar to the novablast? Is there a video of Sarah’s UTMB coming out?

@lowkeyconvert8971 Ай бұрын

wow @ 2:32 where is that mountainous backdrop with all the trees? surely not anywhere in the UK.

@SofaKingA 5 ай бұрын

Ben, enjoyed the video. For me the Invincible > Nimbus. I just couldn't get behind the hype for the Nimbus. I still gotta try the Superblast!

@richardantrobus7186 5 ай бұрын

5* video - great to see real world durability, especially in using 'race' shoes once they are past their best. I wish this was the benchmark for all youtubers

@lookinforanick 5 ай бұрын

When you say 1700km in the invincible, does that imply ONE pair?

@movdqa 5 ай бұрын

You must have quite the miles tracking system for so many shoes. I just use Garmin Connect and I only have 5 shoes listed (I only use 4 regularly but I put on a few miles on a shoe for testing). I guess you are a big Nike fan.

@mbeec1 5 ай бұрын

It wasn’t covered in this video but if I want the vaporfly 2 would you recommend up sizing or are they actually true to fit?

@Ale-wj6nm 4 ай бұрын

I think Asics Superblast looks very similar to Asics Novablast 3. And Novablast 3 can be found online at half the price of Superblast. So that being said, would people recommend Novablast 3 - at least in the 'value for money' category?

@SimonHart7777 5 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, if the Nike Vaporfly 3 isn't quite your all out goal race shoe, what would be?

@fastrax1949 5 ай бұрын

Superblast 2 available July in uk at £200. "Paris" colourway.

@blackcatsarenopussies 5 ай бұрын

Nothing like the Invincible 2. If you want to experience that "holly crap" moment that's the shoe. Not a versatile shoe but boy, is it fun to run in it. Bought 2 pairs discounted at 100 usd about 6 months after 3 came out.

@joelmead 5 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, where do you sell your running shoes? I would be interested as I am somewhat of a shoe seller myself, selling used pairs on Vinted as a little business.

@bluesque9687 5 ай бұрын

I am curious. How does the superblast compare to Pegasus 35 turbo ?

@lukekalwy3687 3 ай бұрын

I just bought a pair of the ASICS Superblast, but they feel too soft when I’m running and causes pain in my legs. Is this common? Do I need to adjust my running style?

@robinc.9845 5 ай бұрын

Superblast to narrow for me, Vaporfly love them to death! 😂

@Gws525 5 ай бұрын

Agreed. Superblast is absolutely fantastic

@123italiano321 3 ай бұрын

What is the best shoe for a beginner runner that wants a lot of cushioning/bouncing?

@ryannelson8619 5 ай бұрын

Do you like the novablast? How does that compare to the superblast?

@slavasss2189 5 ай бұрын

5:50 not understood what happened to black- white zegama after 600 km? Retied, right?

@emanuelsantos5585 5 ай бұрын

My Nike Invincible its like that One!!! Amazing shoe!!! Have 2 pairs!!

@jh230377 5 ай бұрын

ASICS Super blast for me also 👍

@832elf 5 ай бұрын

Which has more cushion, Nike Men's Air Zoom Vomero 16 or Nike Men's React Infinity Run Flyknit 3?

@sorryaboutthatchief9094 4 ай бұрын

I have enjoyed Ben Parkes from the get-go. He had me at Hello Everybody!

@timtrenholm3698 5 ай бұрын

While I like the Invincible V2, once I got the Nimbus 25 it really took over most runs I'd use the Invincible in. I just find the Invincible too squishy, so it doesn't feel great with strides thrown in. Unlike the Nimbus, which is still soft but not squishy soft so strides feel more natural. My literal do it all shoe is the Tempo Next%....just feels awesome no matter the pace. First pair at over 900km and I still use them in sessions! Second pair is at 300km and reserved for race specific longer sessions. Bought both pairs at 40% off, but can no longer find them (outside is silly secondary market). Nervously waiting on Tempo V2...

@io-rj6sk 5 ай бұрын

is the tempo on nike's website rite now the same as the one that came out in 2020? or different now?

@timtrenholm3698 5 ай бұрын

@@io-rj6sk I'm forced to the Canadian Nike portal. Although I know the shoes I have purchased in the past are shipped out of Europe. There is only 1 version of the Tempo Next%, but numerous colourways.

@innerathletemi 5 ай бұрын

My go to shoe is also the tempo next %! As a lady they don’t even exist on the Nike website. I actually had to buy a gently used one on eBay. 😢 Praying they make them again - so incredibly versatile for easy, tempo, and even racing!

@Mike-gi4ft 3 ай бұрын

Q: Can you recommend shoes for gym work, especially for treadmill running?

@hes1shot671 5 ай бұрын

Which one Vaporfly 2 or VP 3 honest opinion cause I’m still crossed

@Fraser365 5 ай бұрын

Have you tried any of the Puma range? They get great reviews, interested in your opinion. Quite fancy a pair of the Deviate Nitro 2.

@patrickclarke1462 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoy running in them good durability can pick up cheap in sales and I find them fast and comfortable I find them comfortable for between 3.30km pace which is my 400 rep pace to 5min km pace which is my marathon pace I got them on sale for 107 euro so definitely a bargain for me

@sergeterharmsel2407 5 ай бұрын

Why don't you use the runners loop?

@petercollinson55 Ай бұрын

You mentioned changing when you’d done 300 miles. I’ll often do 800-1000 in each pair of shoes. Am I making a mistake?

@younesbouderbal4 3 ай бұрын

Hello Can you send Me the first Asics superblast please if you not run with it

@beetrootjunkie4178 3 ай бұрын

Favourite runner ever = Nike Odyssey React. Mega👍🏻

@hadayam 5 ай бұрын

Super blast is blamed cuz of high price in KOREA even is is USD 185

@user-nf9yl3lc5d 2 ай бұрын

mine is infinity run 4 reactx

@ryanmartin5456 3 ай бұрын

Do u change the insoles in the shoes?

@jeanines_channel3246 5 ай бұрын

I do love my ASICS shoes.

@goddesskore 5 ай бұрын

Just in time for my running shoes shopping this week!!! 🎉

@andrewgilbertson5356 5 ай бұрын

Good Luck for 2024

@niqbal81 4 ай бұрын

love seeing Victoria Park

@cc.runs3 5 ай бұрын

Are you entered for comrades yet? Would love if you came back to SA 🇿🇦

@Running_islife 5 ай бұрын

How do I get asics to send me shoes to review and test

@JoelNads72 5 ай бұрын

I would love to try the Super Blast but at 280$ CDN its just not a possibility.....

@SofaKingA 5 ай бұрын

Lol, yeah, no shoe imo is worth that much money!

@timbrawdy2249 5 ай бұрын

Those Nikes for your everyday… man my shins hurt thinking about running in those again.. the worst.

@dnbpimaz2dnbpimaz227 3 ай бұрын

Superblast 3?

@giovanbattistafichera8439 5 ай бұрын

I don't understand why Superblast AND Nimbus 25... aren't they very similar shoes? Why not Superblast for recovery?

@rabihyounes747 5 ай бұрын

was wondering the same

@thegarage4570 Ай бұрын

Holy heel to toe drop batman! Ouch, and the pointy toebox is brutal. No thank you! There are other brands than just nike and asics

@steevie76 5 ай бұрын

Double upload?! 🤯

@io-rj6sk 5 ай бұрын

how much do u weigh? the nimbus 25 feels so thuddy to me and feels bit of a brick to run in. i like walking in it tho :-) also have u tried the new balance supercomp trainer ? havent seen a review from u on em yet !

@marcusgreensleeves 3 ай бұрын

What I like is that me mentions both manufacturers of running shoes: Nike and Asics. Maybe one day they will be a third company that makes shoes. We can only hope.

@manuelabreu7079 3 ай бұрын

Brooks, Hoka, saucony are other companies , I personally have hoka and they are great

@serhiikononenko6246 5 ай бұрын

what shoes are in your top ?

@patxtx_runs 5 ай бұрын

Best time of the year: a new Ben Parkes hoodie!! It's coming home for sure! 🎉

@LEVILEVI 5 ай бұрын

Can anyone help me out? Im going into military and need to run 3k in 12minutes. Im searching for good shoes to learn with good form, but also for shoes to get to this level.

@dratoshorts 7 күн бұрын

use the normal shoes....dont get used to hign end running shoes for milotary

@griffitts7 5 ай бұрын

"HEVIDDDY and welcome back to the channel..."

@Tmus228 5 ай бұрын

Superblast rules 😜

@JOTIXOXO 2 ай бұрын

Glycerin 20 instead of Nimbus

@bradenvonbibra1692 Ай бұрын

I would get 1300-1500km out of a pair of invincibles yet the superblast you're only getting 700km? For the price and durability that is not a daily trainer for the masses.

@Manuel_712 5 ай бұрын

Hi everyone. My vote, in 2023, goes to: Saucony kinvara 14( speed day&intervals), Asics superblast( race day), saucony triumph 21( long/easy run) and brooks cascadia16( trail running). Here is my Like. Cheers.

@andrewstorm8240 5 ай бұрын

ASICS are great

@Iwished4 5 ай бұрын

“shews”

@dolladollarbill 5 ай бұрын

First! Thx Ben and Sarah for the great content!

@JowWhyt 5 ай бұрын

🤙

@HaiLeQuang 5 ай бұрын

What? You run 1000s km in a shoe? But the durability recommended are only about 5-800k? Is that ok to run beyond that?

@DeeDejavu 5 ай бұрын

I usually run on treadmill during weekends while on weekends I'm mostly running on roads...the durability of shoes last longer if you run on treadmill .

@alexanders4911 5 ай бұрын

Superblast didnt fit my sexy feet (too narrow midfoot 😢)

@io-rj6sk 5 ай бұрын

u have wide feet? my feet are above average, so meaning not wide enough for the wide variant of shoes. but narrow shoes can be uncomfortable in the midfoot for me maybe superblast wont work for me too :(

@alexanders4911 5 ай бұрын

@@io-rj6sk i have fairly normal feet but leaning towards wide. It sounds fairly similar to your description but every feet is unique. For me i felt an uncomfortable pressure spot on the midfoot n since superblast is very expensive i did not want to take the chance...it might have worked after a few miles but it might not...