Supwell's Buy or Wait: ASICS Running Shoe Edition
With the recent release of new models like the ASICS Gel-Slowcush and Metasleek, and the hype around the launch of the Megablast 2, below we are helping you decide whether to wait on the newest versions or to buy the current ones at a discount.
We’re taking a look at the current ASICS lineup and deciding which shoes are worth picking up and which ones are worth holding off on. From the Metaspeed racers to the max cushion cruisers, there are plenty of buys here, but with the Nimbus 29 right around the corner and some strong competition in the max cushion category, a few waits might save you some money.
Metaspeed Ray: Buy
We’re starting to see leaks of the Metaspeed Ray 2, but no launch window has been confirmed. For now, the Metaspeed Ray remains one of the best pinnacle racers on the market.
ASICS Metaspeed Ray
Metaspeed Sky Tokyo: Buy
With the high volume of marathon shoe releases this year, it’s easy to forget about ASICS’ mainstream racers, which are due for an update. Nonetheless, $270 still feels like a fair price to pay for the Metaspeed Sky Tokyo.
ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
Metaspeed Edge Tokyo: Buy
As with the Sky Tokyo, the Metaspeed Edge Tokyo is easy to overlook in the current marathon shoe landscape. But at $270, it’s still worth buying if you want FF Leap in a more stable package.
ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
Megablast: Buy
We’d never say “don’t buy the Megablast,” but with the release of the 2nd version imminent, it might be worth waiting a month or two for it to go on sale (or snag it on the Supwell App).
ASICS Megablast
Superblast 3: Buy
ASICS’ flagship max cushion super trainer is a contender for shoe of the year, offering a unique blend of stability and bounce. With the 4 unlikely to release until later into 2027, the Superblast 3 is a definite buy.
ASICS Superblast 3
Sonicblast 2: Buy
The Sonicblast 2 is the most underrated shoe in ASICS’ lineup. It fills the void left by the Superblast 2, delivering a robust, tank-like ride with excellent pop in the forefoot thanks to its forked plate design and dual foam construction.
ASICS Sonicblast 2
Novablast 6: Buy
If you can get past the classic choppy geometry the Novablast is known for, the Novablast 6 is a solid workhorse daily trainer with surprising pep at toeoff. Despite not being on sale yet, we’d still recommend it.
ASICS Novablast 6
Magic Speed 5: Wait
We wanted to love the Magic Speed 5, but the FF Blast+ bottom layer and harsh plate made for a subpar ride. For $180, we’d recommend picking up a last-gen racer on discount instead.
ASICS Magic Speed 5
Metasleek: Wait
Arguably the most overpriced running shoe on the market, the Metasleek is a $200 minimalist, non-plated racing flat with a harsh and firm ride. Designed at the request of ASICS’ elite athletes, we wouldn’t recommend this shoe to hobby joggers.
Gel-Slowcush: Buy
The newly-released Gel-Slowcush brings us back to the max cushion cruisers that dominated the market in 2024. Pick this one up if you’re looking for classic recovery shoe vibes.
ASICS Gel-SlowCush
Gel-Nimbus 28: Wait
The Nimbus 28 is a great versatile max cushion workhorse, but the 29 is about to launch. If you wait a couple weeks, the Nimbus 28 will be on deep discount everywhere.
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 28
Glideride Max 2: Wait
The Glideride Max 2 is an often-forgotten shoe with a dual-foam construction, a smooth rocker and a hard-pressed EVA plate. While it offers a solid underfoot feel, the Sonicblast 2 is overall a superior max cushion trainer.
ASICS GlideRide Max 2
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