Every ASICS Running Shoe Line Explained
Below we are breaking down every performance running shoe from ASICS. See how we categorize the different models and whether you should consider getting the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo, Superblast 3, Megablast, Novablast 6, Gel-Nimbus 28 or another ASICS offering.
From the race-day Metaspeed series to the versatile Blast lineup, ASICS has a shoe for pretty much every type of run. We’re breaking the lineup into four simple buckets: Metaspeed, Blast, Legacy Trainers, and Low Stack Speed Trainers.
Metaspeed Series
Metaspeed Ray
ASICS’ most innovative, lightweight marathon racer, the Metaspeed Ray features a 100% FF Leap ATPU midsole and a partial tear-drop shaped plate. It offfers a soft, springy ride.
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
ASICS’ best-selling marathon racer, the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo delivers a high plate position and a unique dual foam setup with the bottom foam (FF Leap) being the softer of the two compounds.
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
The inverse of the Sky Tokyo, the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is designed for high cadence runners. It features a scooped, low plate position and a top layer of FF Leap with a firmer bottom layer of FF Turbo+.
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
"Blast" Series
Superblast 3
The softest, most comfortable max cushion shoe in the “blast” line, the Superblast 3 offers a top layer of FF Leap and a bottom layer of EVA for stability.
ASICS Superblast 3
Megablast
The Megablast is ASICS’ fastest training shoe. Despite being non-plated, the firmer, snappy FF Turbo2 midsole offers race shoe-like speed.
ASICS Megablast
Sonicblast 2
A plated long run-oriented super trainer with a top layer of race foam, the Sonicblast 2 has a less choppy geometry than is typical of the other “blast” shoes.
ASICS Sonicblast 2
Novablast 6
The latest iteration of ASICS’ iconic versatile daily trainer, the Novablast 6 features a slab of FF Turbo2 in the forefoot for added pop and durability.
ASICS Novablast 6
Dynablast 5
Essentially a rebranded Novablast 4, the Dynablast 5 offers the same geometry and FF Blast+ midsole foam at an entry level price.
Legacy Trainers
GlideRide Max 2
A dual-foam cushioned daily trainer that’s gotten lost in ASICS’ lineup, the GlideRide Max 2 features a nylon plate, a robust underfoot feel and a smooth rocke geometry.
ASICS GlideRide Max 2
Gel-Cumulus 27
The Gel-Cumulus 27 is an entry-level, workmanlike daily trainer designed for runners who want a simple, comfortable shoe that gets out of the way.
GT-2000 15
The GT-2000 14 is an old school stability model with some modern tech updates. ASICS has implemented FF Blast Max and the forefoot trampoline pod from the Novablast in this shoe.
Gel-Nimbus 28
ASICS’ legacy max stack shoe, the Gel-Nimbus 28 offers a more traditional, understated take on comfort than the Superblast 3. The Gel-Nimbus 27 was one of our favorite comfort cruisers of 2025.
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Gel-Kayano 33
ASICS’ max cushion stability shoe, the Gel-Kayano 33 features a top layer of FF Blast Max and a bottom layer of denser FF Blast+.
Low Stack Speed Trainers
Magic Speed 5
The Magic Speed 5 is a dual-foam speed trainer with a top layer of FF Leap ATU, a bottom layer of EVA for stability, and a carbon plate in-between. It feels gummier, and less responsive than we were expecting due to the EVA bottom layer.
ASICS Magic Speed 5
Metasleek
An old-school training flat designed at the request of ASICS’ elite athletes seeking a minimalist, no-frills shoe for interval training, the Metasleek has the same foam as the Megablast, but offers little speed assistance due to the flat geometry and minimalist stack height. You have to do the work to get this going.
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