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ASICS Megablast
Long run
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Megablast

Maximum-cushion daily trainer and walking shoe with an ultra-thick FF BLAST PLUS midsole for all-day comfort.

$225MSRP
Comparable specifications
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Terrain
road
Primary use
Long run
Races
Half to marathon
Also good for
Daily training, Marathon race, Tempo / threshold
Cushion
high
Firmness
soft
Stability
neutral
Weight
230g
Drop
8mm
Stack
50/42mm
Midsole
FF TURBO2
Outsole
ASICSGRIP
Widths
standard
Release
2025
Daily trainingRoadMarathonMax cushionRecovery runsLong runs
Our read

ASICS positions the Megablast as a max-fun, high-cushion neutral road shoe with an energetic FF TURBO2 midsole and a curved geometry meant to conserve energy over distance. At 230g with an 8mm drop it reads as a versatile daily-to-long-run option, but no independent testing of ride, fit, durability, or stack heights is available yet, so real-world claims remain unverified.

Ride

A very tall, soft FF BLAST PLUS stack delivers plush protection, and at 230 g it stays lighter than most max-cushion trainers, though the plateless soft foam is more about comfort than snap.

Fit

Standard width only in a tall, soft platform; the 8 mm drop and secure midfoot suit neutral runners but leave no options for wider feet.

Best for

Easy daily miles, recovery runs, and long time on feet where maximum softness matters more than ground feel.

Avoid if

You want a stable, connected ride for faster work or need a wide fit on the tall platform.

Sources
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