ASICS SUPERBLAST™ 3 Global Launch: Tech Insights — The Evolution of Bounce in ASICS’ Most Versatile Super Trainer Yet
- John Yeong
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A Premium Super Trainer Built to Blur the Line Between Daily Training and Performance
SEVILLE, SPAIN, 13 February 2026 - At the global launch of the ASICS SUPERBLAST™ 3, ASICS pulled back the curtain on what is shaping up to be one of the most important updates in the brand’s high-performance training category.
Positioned as a premium, non-plated super trainer, the SUPERBLASTâ„¢ franchise has earned a loyal following for its unique blend of cushioning, responsiveness, and long-run efficiency.
For the third iteration, ASICS set out to evolve the formula without losing what made SUPERBLASTâ„¢ special in the first place.
Sport Plus Media sat down with the minds behind the foam—Anna Marchena Aso (Product Marketing), Paul Lang (Product Development), and Olympic medalist Beth Potter—to see how ASICS refined a cult favorite without losing its soul.
In so doing we gained exclusive insights into how SUPERBLAST™ 3 was designed, refined, and validated — from concept to real-world performance.
What Is the ASICS SUPERBLASTâ„¢ 3 Designed to Be?
At a high level, the SUPERBLAST™ 3 is designed as a do-it-all premium trainer — built for runners who want one shoe that can confidently handle daily miles, long runs, tempo efforts, and steady-state workouts.
According to the ASICS development team, the SUPERBLASTâ„¢ 3 was created for runners who value:
High-stack cushioning without sacrificing responsiveness, efficient energy return for long efforts, a plated-shoe-like feel without using a carbon plate and versatility across multiple training intensities.
The target runner ranges from serious recreational athletes to competitive runners who want a high-performance trainer that can shoulder high weekly mileage.
The Vision: Progress Without Losing Identity
For Anna Marchena Aso, the challenge wasn't just making a better shoe; it was protecting a legacy. The SUPERBLASTâ„¢ 2 was a runaway success, leaving the team with a delicate balancing act.
"From a marketing perspective, we focused on 'progress without losing identity,'" Anna explains.
"The SUPERBLAST™ 3 is designed to be the ultimate versatile partner. We didn't want to change why people loved it—that lightweight, maximalist bounce—but we wanted to refine the storytelling. We want runners to feel an emotional 'click' when they step in—a sense of limitless potential."
When asked who this shoe is for, Anna is clear: "It’s for the runner who refuses to choose between comfort and speed. Whether you’re a marathoner in Europe tackling cobblestones or a daily runner in any part of the world looking for more life in your legs, this shoe bridges that gap."
The Engineering: More Energy, Better Flow
If Anna provided the vision, Paul Lang provided the mechanical grit. The SUPERBLAST™ 3 sits in a unique spot in the ASICS ecosystem—stacked higher than the NOVABLAST™ 5 but more accessible than the carbon-plated METASPEED™ series.
"The goal was simple: improve the energy return without sacrificing stability," says Paul. "What runners will notice in the first few runs is a more refined transition. We’ve tweaked the geometry to ensure that whether you're hitting recovery pace or threshold, the shoe works with your gait cycle, not against it."
Paul notes that lessons from the GEL-NIMBUS™ 28 and NOVABLAST™ 6 informed the upper's breathability and the midsole's durability. "If I had to sum up the SUPERBLAST™ 3 in one sentence: It’s a high-cadence, high-cushion powerhouse that makes 4:00/km feel like 4:30/km."
The Athlete’s Verdict: Beth Potter on High-Volume Training
Elite British triathlete Beth Potter doesn't have time for gear that doesn't perform. In a sport where legs are constantly fatigued from cycling and swimming, the SUPERBLASTâ„¢ 3 has become her "insurance policy."
"I started running in the SUPERBLAST™ 3 during a heavy block of volume," Beth shares. "What stood out immediately was the confidence it gives you on tired legs. It has this incredible responsiveness that kicks in when you’re flagging. For my long, steady runs, it’s the only shoe I reach for because it saves my legs for the track sessions the next day."
Beth highlights that for high-volume runners, the efficiency of the foam is the standout feature. "It doesn't feel mushy. It feels 'active.' It’s the shoe that makes the last 5km of a 25km run feel as bouncy as the first."
The ASICS "BLAST" Ecosystem: Find Your Match
With the launch of the SUPERBLAST 3, ASICS now offers a specialised tool for every type of effort. Here is how they stack up:
Feature | SUPERBLASTâ„¢ 3 | MEGABLASTâ„¢ | SONICBLASTâ„¢ | NOVABLASTâ„¢ 5 |
Primary Use | The Versatile Workhorse (Long runs, tempo, recovery) | The Bounce Specialist (Uptempo miles, long reps) | The Speed Trainer (Intervals, hills, fast tempo) | The Daily Go-To (Easy miles, daily training) |
Midsole Tech | FF LEAP + FF BLAST MAX | Full FF TURBO² | FF TURBO² + FF BLAST MAX | Full FF BLAST MAX |
Plate Type | No Plate (Geometry-based) | No Plate (Pure foam bounce) | Astroplate (3/4 length Pebax) | No Plate |
The "Feel" | Max cushion, refined flow | Ultralight, explosive spring | Firm, snappy, stable | Soft, energetic, plush |
Weight (US M9) | ~239g | ~230g (Lightest) | ~256g | ~255g |
Stack Height | 46.5mm (Highest) | 46mm | 46mm | 41.5mm |
The Verdict
The ASICS SUPERBLAST™ 3 isn't a reinvention; it’s an optimisation. By keeping the oversized stack height and lightweight feel while smoothing out the ride, ASICS has ensured that this shoe remains the gold standard for runners who want to do it all in one pair.
As Paul Lang puts it: "The surprise for SUPERBLAST™ 2 fans will be how much more 'seamless' the shoe feels. It’s the same beast, just more refined." #ASICSRunning #SUPERBLAST3