Sonicblast 2
The ASICS Sonicblast 2 is a highly cushioned neutral road trainer with a bouncy two-layer FF BLAST MAX / FF TURBO SQUARED midsole and a forked Pebax ASTROPLATE, positioned by ASICS for tempo runs and daily training.
Pick for Workout in the ASICS road lineup
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Tempo / threshold
- Races
- 5K–10K
- Also good for
- Daily training, Long run, Intervals / speedwork
- Cushion
- high
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 242g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 46/38mm
- Plate
- composite
- Midsole
- Two-layered foam with FF BLAST MAX and FF TURBO SQUARED cushioning
- Outsole
- ASICSGRIP rubber
- Upper
- Engineered mesh
- Widths
- standard
ASICS pitches the Sonicblast 2 as a versatile, energetic road shoe that bridges daily miles and faster tempo efforts thanks to its dual-foam midsole and propulsive forked ASTROPLATE. On paper it targets neutral runners wanting high cushion with a springy, responsive feel: ASICS lists 242g, a 46/38mm stack and an 8mm drop, but no independent testing is available to verify how it rides or holds up over distance.
ASICS describes a lighter, more energetic ride with cloud-like softness plus springy energy return from FF TURBO SQUARED, and a faster feel underfoot from the forked Pebax ASTROPLATE. These are manufacturer claims; firmness and real-world responsiveness are unverified.
Standard-width engineered mesh upper described by ASICS as lightweight and breathable with minimal overlays; no independent fit feedback on sizing or lockdown is available.
Neutral or underpronating road runners seeking a high-cushion shoe that ASICS positions for both daily training and tempo work.
You need verified stack, weight, and drop figures, want a stability shoe, or require independent confirmation of durability and long-run comfort before buying at the $190 price.