Best Alternatives to the Upcoming ASICS Sonicblast and Megablast
Here we will offer alternatives to the upcoming newest releases from the ASICS running shoe line-up: the Sonicblast and the Megablast. If you don't want to wait for these new releases, or if you prefer some less expensive and more vetted options, see why we recommend taking a look at the Adidas EVO SL, Nike Vomero Plus, Hoka Mach X2, and the Adidas Boston 13.
This week, shoetubers did a mass drop of first run reviews on the newly-revealed ASICS Megablast and Sonicblast. While there was a decent amount of pushback about the high price of the Megablast, and some pretty funny jokes made about the confusing “blast” naming scheme, both shoes immediately sold out their preorders on Running Warehouse—the hype train never stops. For those who don’t want to blindly buy into the hype, we’ve curated the best Megablast and Sonicblast alternatives that are not only cheaper, but widely available. Let’s dive in.
What is the ASICS Megablast?
The Megablast is a $225 max stack daily trainer with a bouncy, non-plated ATPU midsole and a lightweight construction. Sitting above the Superblast in ASICS’ product hierarchy, the Megablast is designed to be an energetic, elevated trainer that can effortlessly pick up the pace during daily runs.
The Best Megablast Alternatives
Adidas EVO SL - $150
The Adidas EVO SL offers much of what the Megablast promises to deliver: it has a lightweight, race shoe-like upper, a bouncy, exciting midsole compound, and an underfoot feel that’s as cushioned as it is fast. With an MSRP that’s $75 cheaper than the Megablast, and a ride experience like a non-plated Adios Pro 3 (one of the best reliable and beloved race shoes of all time), the EVO SL is one of the best deals on the market.
Adidas Evo SL
Nike Vomero Plus - $180
The Vomero Plus has its own fair share of hype right now, but it’s worth highlighting because Nike chose to price it fairly at $180. While significantly heavier than the Megablast, the Vomero Plus offers a perfect combination of bounce, protection, and speed assistance for long runs with pace.
Nike Vomero Plus
What is the ASICS Sonicblast?
The Sonicblast sits between the Novablast and Superblast in ASICS’ lineup, serving as a high stack, dual-foam plated trainer for fast efforts. With a top layer of ASICS’ new ATPU-based FFTurbo2, a plastic plate, and a bottom layer of the same FFBlast Max that’s found in the Novablast, the Sonicblast seeks to blend comfort and speed in an uptempo daily package.
The Best Sonicblast Alternatives
Hoka Mach X2 - $152 (with the Supwell app discount)
Once more expensive than the Sonicblast at $190, the Mach X2 is a steal at its current price. Hoka’s dual-foam, plastic-plated trainer offers an exceptional blend of comfort, energy return and reliability for speed training runs of all lengths and formats. It’s cushioned enough for marathon training tempos, nimble enough for hill sprints and peppy enough for 5k pace work.
Adidas Boston 13 - $160
The Boston 13 has a lower-stack, more streamlined profile than the Sonicblast, but it shares many of the same elements: a supportive layer of training foam for stability, a bouncier foam up-top for speed, and a stiffening element that’s more forgiving than a carbon fiber plate. Excelling at everything from 400s to 20 mile long runs, the Boston 13 is our go-to pick for all things speed.
Adidas Boston 13
Check out Yowana's video saying farewell to the ASICS Glideride Max, another worthy alternative to the new Sonicblast on the YouTube channel:
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