Asics Superblast 2 Ekiden Shoes (Men's) (Women's)

Meet the super-trainer that wants to do it all: long runs, easy miles, tempo days and the lazy Sunday shuffle. It is not a race-day rocket and it does not pretend to be. What it delivers is a huge dose of cushioning and a ride that keeps your legs alive even after big back-to-back days.

The Superblast 2 Ekiden builds on the cult favourite original but shifts toward a softer and more forgiving personality. It stacks an enormous midsole underfoot (about 45 mm in the heel and 37 mm in the forefoot) and pairs two foams to get the job done. FF Turbo Plus on top brings the bounce. FF Blast Plus Eco underneath brings the pillowy comfort. The result is a surprisingly lively toe-off wrapped in a very cushioned package.

The woven mesh upper is now more breathable and more comfortable. Hot days and long efforts feel easier because ventilation finally keeps up with the mileage. The 8 mm drop and the oversized cushioning smooth out impact and make this shoe ideal for long distances, easy runs and anything where joint comfort sits at the top of the priority list.

The target audience is any neutral runner who wants one shoe that covers almost every type of run. If you want soft landings and consistent comfort rather than a rigidly fast, plated feel, this is exactly where you belong.

What’s different from the first Superblast

The midsole is softer and more cushioned, which makes the ride better for long and slow efforts. The upper breathes better and feels more refined. The outsole has been redesigned with improved rubber and ridges that boost traction and finally solve the stone-collecting problem from the first version. The fit feels more comfortable overall, although testers note that it feels a bit less snappy and a bit more mellow than v1.

The quick take

The Superblast 2 Ekiden is the pair you reach for when you want comfort without thinking too hard about pace. It is built for runners who value plush cushioning, a smooth ride and a shoe that can pivot between recovery days and long missions with ease. If you want a leg-saving road companion that still has some pop, this one earns its spot in the rotation.