RUclips shoe reviews are quickly becoming nothing more than commercials - but this kid is different. Authenticity, credence & knowing what he's talking about - this kid is Michael Jordan and the one to watch.
This man is a husband and a father of several children, please stopping calling anyone under 55 a kid because it’s condescending. Sincerely, the youngest of three children
Its your review mate. No apologies needed for having an opinion. Im actually glad to hear you didn't join the band wagon to please everyone. An honest review is the best you can do for your followers.
Easily my favorite shoe to run in this year and I have a bunch of them (luckily I work at a place that allows me to get these). I always respect when people don’t go with the wave and give out their own feel for the shoe and it works for them. That’s why we’re here in the first place, to have some dialogue. Keep up the work dude, your consistency is inspiring!
Appreciate the honest review! I’m a big fan of the Superblast 2 after about 100 km, but your points are valid - it doesn’t really do it as a daily trainer, at least for me. But it’s ideal for marathons and tempo runs.
Thank you for producing the best running content currently online. I absolutely love the honesty. My take on the SB2; definite break-in period required. Miles 0-75 were filled with buyer’s remorse. Miles 76 - present (150-ish) are much more pleasant, but just…. Ok. The bulk and stack disappears around 7:20-7:30 mins/mile for me, but still feels clunky moving any slower or faster. The rocker definitely needs to be moved farther back. Just too much foam for the toes to work through. I wore it for 20 miles last weekend and just could not stop taking my mind of the shoes.
Good and honest review! Regarding the skipping to the breakdown: Not all people want to see a 70minute movie about this shoe, they probably watch different people review the same shoes to get different opinions. Anyways, i watched it all, nice to see something else than just "this is the best marathon training shoe there is". Keep it up Yowana!
I only got the shoe last week, and have done 2 short runs, so I'm not sure how I feel about them yet. The rocker felt fairly present though (which I do like).
Great content....i have watched so many reviews about SB2....everyone gives it high marks and top reviews...without doubt yours is the most honest I have watched ...
I have sb2, haven't got my hands on OG due to scarcity, it works good for me, feels like extension of my feet and gives me that ``ohlala`` feeling. I hope that the foam breaks in for you @Yowana , so you can enjoy every mile in it. Good luck with your training and umpcoming Chicago race
Yowana, the intro to this video was incredible. I love the reviews as always but the conversation on pricing/performance and lowering barriers to entry is super important for the running community. Even though I've been knocked down for a few months from my 60+ mile weeks (Injury plus work demands) my hope is that the new superblast can help with the build back!
Bro I loved my SB1 and I love even more the SB2 I never ran in a shoe where my stride feels more natural! I use it as a more durable workout & longrun shoe (if I have pace in my longrun) and this shoe instead of 100-300 will do 500-600 miles and the this price point is actually completely justified! :))
I just got mine yesterday as well, loved my first 9 mile run. However, these are my "race day" shoes as I don't like plates (or at least my feet don't)
Have really enjoyed my pair. There is a break-in period though which I didn’t mind. They have started to soften up considerably about 60 miles in. Whether or not you think a $200 shoe should have a 50-100 mile break-in period is a personal question. It’s also the first “super trainer” I’ve ran in so grain of salt. The guy banging out 100+ mile weeks and trying every shoe on the market probably has a good feel so I still enjoyed the review.
Mate, this is simple. I just came across your channel about a week ago. Yowana provides the best value through his opinions and work ethic, 0 BS. Keep it up, please. Also, the face you made to the beat shows this guy has personality for days! Love it!
You gotta realize that a lot guys out there are trying to hide their personalities and come across as professional. Now, that is probably good if they are not the natural class clown type or the life of the party. Some of them should sell their videos as a prescription sedative. That's what happens if you're personality-less and you're trying to pull off the straight face. When I look at it this way, it's easy to see why our boy is such a rarity.
@@brianway4240 There are also a couple dudes doing the corny, false, old school, mainstream/traditional media style of presentation because they lack natural charisma
I appreciate the honest review. I have a pair on order so I'll see how they work for me. If they get me to 7min miles consistently I'll be happy LOL. I have bought a lot of shoes this year trying to find the one or two to stick with. Maybe I should just go the the Nimbus. It worked for me many years ago before all these "fancy" shoes showed up.
It's important that we get impartial and honest reviews. Oftentimes, I feel that reviewers are not harsh enough and tend to shy away from saying too many criticisms that might cause them to get fewer shoes to review or make sponsors or shoe companies irritated. Sometimes, they might become ambassadors then most impartiality is gone. Thanks for painting an honest picture and how you experienced it. I don't think this line will get discounted with how popular it is. My fav is still the novablast 3 for long runs and it has some resilience and bounce for my strike and weight.
Love my SB2's in the Paris colorway. They feel good for me in all paces and make running at any pace feel easy. Even tough you feel different about the shoe I enjoyed the video though haha.
Lucked my way into an advanced pair of Brooks Glycerin Max today and took them out for a spin. Have been running my easy stuff in the newest Glycerin GTS. Kind of amazing but the Max gives me a way more plush feel for cruising PLUS a better response when I push tempo. Early days but I'm loving them.
Also FWIW the pair I was given was size 11. I'm normally 10.5 and they still fit well so don't be afraid to go up half a size. Official release date is Oct 5
@@AndyGleiser I don’t have the benefit of any video to say for sure how it’s handling my pronation but it felt very stable considering the stack etc. I’m also a bigger runner at 195lb and it handled + cornered well.
Haven’t ran in the SB2 yet but the SB1 only made me run at a faster pace easier and didn’t leave my legs beat up. The ride on the NB4, ES3, SCT2, AP3 and even the hoka clifton (shoes I currently run in) are much better. I think asics could make this shoe much better if they put more of the FF blast foam in the shoe.
Appreciate the honest review! I just ordered the Skyward X because of your reviews, unfortunately got sent a defective one (exposed carbon is cracked) so I'm still waiting for the replacement.
First Superblast he referenced the "plate of salmon" rhyme to describe the color of the shoe, which came from the song "we gonna make it". The Superblast 2 he went back to the same song and referenced the rhyme " I used the same scale that they weigh the whales with"...brilliant and great rap knowledge!
I agree with your description of how the shoe feels. It did feel clunky when new, no roll, and doesn't feel very soft. For me however, it has been a versatile shoe however. I have 600 miles on my SB1. I used it as a long run and marathon race shoe for the first 100 miles, then it was my long run and every day shoe to about 500 miles, and has been my recovery/easy shoe for the last 100 miles. It still feels like I could do a 20 mile long run in it comfortably. So durable as well as versatile IMO. For me, the clunky feel went away after 70-ish miles, and it started to feel smoother than when new. And while I wouldn't say it's soft, I still feel bounce in the forefoot, and that makes it protective for long runs. To me it's a very useful shoe, but like most shoes, it's not for everyone.
You might be too fast? LOL. I have the SB1’s. I think “cloggy” = extra stability for me. My ankle, knees etc are staying where they should. I’m 215 pds and I’m using that cushion. You are right though, it comes alive on the slight downhill AND it ran big. I have about 350 miles on my SB1’s.
I love my superblast but im heavier so i can compress the foam and get the performance out of it. The higher stack softer shoes give me 5th metatarsal pain. The stiff superblast foam protects my legs without bottoming out. They did take about 50 miles to break in though. im excited to try version 2 when my ogs die.
Hey buddy, I'm somewhat heavy too, like 211lb. I'm tempted by the SB2 but I like soft shoes New Balance style. If I may, how heavy are you, and how much of a break-in did you achieve? Thank you! 😊
I'm a 60kg runner and I also like the SB2, it does feel a bit bricky but I feel like I just run more efficiently in it than something like the Novablast 4 no matter what speed I'm doing
At 213 pounds, I am with you on this shoe feeling great. Getting solid compliance without it feeling too firm at all. Just springy, fast, and with enough compliance to be comfy. Perfect companion to the Skyward X, which I am in love with. 2 pairs of each will make for a great year of running!
I’m 235. It took about 30 miles to soften up with my extra weight and at 50 miles they felt really good. At first they did push me to run faster and were a little slappy at slow speeds but now I can even do easy paces in them. My easy day shoe is the kayano 30 and the stiffer super blast are much more comfortable to me. I prefer the Mach x over both though, so that might be a good option too.
@@federicocosta6040I'm not the guy you asked, but I'm about 190. I have just under 100K on my pair, and it never got soft. It got softER at about 50K, and then softER again at about 80, but it's still firm. I'm also a slower runner, but I did find that I was getting more pop out of them when I run faster than 6:30/K, even before they broke in
I sent my pair back, because I didn’t like the feel and I don’t want to risk the money just hoping they will improve. I’m a smaller runner and that might make a difference. But, I made this comment on another channel and got some push back. People are very defensive about this shoe for some reason. Thanks for talking about your honest opinion!
I think durability is also in the conversation. My SB1s have over 400 miles and still feel they have life in them. I waited till my local running store got the 2s last week and I’m looking forward to getting 400 in these.
Love my SB2’s! Did an easy run today in them after a threshold run in them yesterday and my legs are thanking me for it. So much cushion, comfort, but also pep when needed or wanted. I’re recommend this shoe for threshold pace-recovery pace. For those scared of the price, ASICS has plenty of 20-25% off coupons when ordering directly from their site. If you’re military, first responder, teacher, or healthcare worker you can get a code for 25% off one purchase every month.
Agree, by far my favourite shoe. I have just got a second pair as back up. Also bought the Novablast 4TR for winter running easy miles and to stop me wearing my SB2 all the time! SB2 are amazing imo 👍
In my country, its not the price that was the problem, the shoes it self is nowhere to find. Even in reseller, they didnt have the stock. Luckily i had 1 after doing a war in the opening sale, 1 hour later the stock is gone all size. (come from SB1 user that feel superb, and SB2 perform eve better)
The SB2 did not work for me either. Perhaps I got a faulty pair - the foam underneath my big toe on the left shoe feels like it collapses at a much faster rate than the rest of the foam. Noticed it the first time I put them on and walked around. On my first run in them, I got a weird pain in my hip after 5 miles. Switched shoes mid run and the pain immediately went away. Not willing to spend another $200 to see if another pair would be different.
This confirmed some of my suspicions about Asics road shoes. I tried the Trabucos early this year for trails and holy moly were they firm. They seemed like theyd get the job done but they were zero fun. I hear great things about their road shoes but it sounds like that Asics foam is just as firm as ever. I kinda think the Novablast might serve a good purpose in my rotation but I definitely wouldnt pay a premium.
Thank you for your validation 😂. I was feeling a bit guilty that I didn't like version 1. Clunky is the word! I've tried to bring them back out again and again, and they just don't work for me. I'm currently in the Topo Cyclone 2, and I'm loving them! There's something to be said about a flexible, streamlined feeling shoe. I love the Saucony Triumph 20s, and they have a high stack, but don't feel clunky at all.
Always interesting how shoes and people can get along so differently. I just got my pair of SB2's and I use them for my road race day shoe. Last year I used the SB1's as my road race day shoe. I like the update to the upper, the grip is far better and the foam does seem to have a little bit more feedback, but I had no issues in the first one. My 1's are now my long run shoe for training and it does all paces well. I don't see myself as a heavier runner (6 foot, 180), but I do have harsh mechanics. I also don't get along with plates, they cause pain in my feet (multiple plated shoes), so this shoe is awesome for me.
💯% honest person and honest content, glad to follow you and hitting the subscribe button from the first time. i was waiting this video, i ask you when you put ur top confort shoes, and you tell me that the superblast 2 isn't a confort shoes and your will put it soon hhhh, i'm happy to wait all this time to hear your comparaison between the first and second version. Keep going and be Always be ur self. ✌️✌️👍👍
Really suprised of your take on these ones. The biggest factor going for the Superblasts are the durability, but also how they continue performing with time. My OG superblasts are at 1200k, Ive had other many other shoes not even last half than that. At that point, its far from being a luxury product, actually being a great deal given how they also protect the legs, the stability, lightness and energy return that doesnt seem to fade away. For high mileage runners, the superblast remains the king
live in Norway and this shoe is extremely difficult to buy, disappears from the store shelves extremely quickly. it costs 250 EURO. Thanks for the honest and straight forward test. You are great!finally a person who is thinks the same as me, I stick to novablast 4. i will I will subscribe.Pleasx keep up honest tests
I agree that it´s an elevated DT. I like it, it is very satsifying, like many a slightly firmer shoe. (Puma DN2 is another great example.) SB speed assistance does not feel super trainer level. I compared it to a beat up pair of Endo speed 3´s and that ES3 gave more kick on toe off. But there is something realiable and confidence inspiring about the SB. Maybe it is that u subconsciously compare it to a DT. Anyway, I love it like everybodu but u. My point is, I like that differing opinion. U are consistent!
I've got the same SB2 colorway. Was the only one available in my size. Regardless, I'm glad I got it. First run in it was 20mi with mile tempo reps. I didn't love it so much during the initial warmup/easy miles because the stack height made me a little nervous. Once I hit the tempo reps, and quit worrying about it the shoe started screaming. I really dig it. I'd buy it again.
An older shoe I think you should try is the Magic Speed 3. I personally like it a lot, it’s light has a really nice rocker and I would compare it to a Takumi Sen with a different foam for sure. You probably don’t need anymore shoes but just a suggestion. Thanks big bro love the vids.
I use NB 1080v13 and Superblast2 switching every other days (my regular easy pace is 7 min/km), I found out that with the Superblast2, I can make it through 5.45-6 min/km and faster on tempo training which is easier than 1080 which made me very tired to get close to pace 6.
Hey buddy, I'm a NB cushion fan, own the more v3 and v4. I'm tempted by the SB2, but a little scared by the "brick" aspect. How do you feel switching from the super soft 1080?
@@federicocosta6040 I normally use SB and just retired it after getting SB2 (400+ km used). And just got 1080 for recovery day, running with full foot stride feeling super soft like running on cloud 😂
I finally figured out how to use the Superblast 1 correctly. It makes an excellent luxury nursing shoe. :) Of course, today we're starting to see videos trickle out about the Adidas Evo SL, which looks awesome, as does the Glycerin Max. Probably sometime between January and March, my Neo Vistas will be nearing the end of their useful life and I'll be looking for another luxury shoe. However, the Adizero SL2 is still the best ordinary shoe I have and I say ordinary in the best way possible.
Superblast is not one of my favorite shoes ever and I don’t rave about it; however I do use it. I owned the OG (which I liked after 50 miles) and bought the 2 once I hit 350 miles on the OG. For me, the slow paces feel fine (not amazing) so I haven’t had a bad run in it. Then there are the positives: 1. unmatched protection to weight ratio (my proposed “transcendent quality”), 2. allows me to pick up pace when I want to, and 3. no whammies in upper or grip. I use it for long runs and travel when I can’t bring all my shoes. One other thing that I think explains the wide appeal / not a banger for Yowana. I think a lot of people just want a shoe that encourages them to run faster or helps them finish runs without sore feet. Just make it seem easier. Yowana wants unique tools for a variety of goals and brings plenty of speed from his own fitness. Fried foods and sweets appeal to more people but a foodie may appreciate more complex and unique flavors. Yowana is a “shoedie.” I might be also but I sometimes chow down with the Superblast too :)
First review I've seen on the SB2 thats negative on it, which isn't a problem I love all your reviews regardless! I'm curious though as to what it is in your running mechanics that doesn't mesh with a shoe that so many other people love. For me personally they've been a game changer for my long runs, although they did take some time to break in (lol) which I do agree isn't ideal but they are in a super sweet spot for me now.
Coming through with the high level perspective and opinion. I think it's beloved because it gives the feel of a carbon shoe but isn't one. People want to feel good about the performance boost without a plate. I agree with you that it's only got 1 gear and I believe is overhyped.
The value for me of the SB2 is the durability. My NB v4 is 200KM in and 50% of the outsole is gone, smooth. It was a nice ride but I'll probably retire it at 400Km or maybe less. My Clifton 8 which I use for slow ploddy runs is 300KM in and outsole is gone and would be retired to walking duty. Now the SB2 is around 150KM but the outsole has very2 minimal wear and only if you look closely. So if the SB2 last say 600KM where people are saying even more, then thats the value for me of not buying a new shoe every 300/400KM. I am a heavy runner so might be why I'm destroying outsoles at a faster rate but it might also be why I really like the feel of the SB2 midsole. Now my Boston12, I should change my car tires to Continental :)
You’re not the only one who has the same experience running in the Superblast. It’s just a nothing shoe for me. That’s what’s great about running, we all have different experiences. It does surprise me that the majority of people love it and whatever pace people are running in it IMO there would be a better shoe to do it in.
Bro bro bro! Great news! Adidas Adizero Evo SL! 🔥🔥🔥 i think you will love it and be most bang for your buck! Man i think you can use it from daily training to racing! Get that 200 dollar brick out of here!
when I saw the news of it I got super excited like a child whose favorite toy got a special edition release 😄 In my mind it's my dream shoe, can't even explain why. so let it soon be December and Yowana can try it and tell us all about it.
Yeah man, Superblast 1 doesnt work for me either and I have the exact same feeling you have fighting against the foam. I have like 140 miles in them and I just dont want to run in them anymore. Skyward X is a much better cruiser imo even at the heavier weight. I also have a narrow foot and a specifically narrow heel on my left side and no matter what I do, the upper is never fully locked down. I hate it lol
Agreed. I recently ordered Superblast 2 and have run in them less than 80 miles. Well, although there's no magic wand type of running shoes, I am a little disappointed because Superblast 2 needs more miles and time to break in than I had expected. Not bouncy at all. (Yeah...maybe I've been too spoiled by carbon plated shoes.) Hope I'll like it in any time soon. 😑
For someone who struggles to find a long distance with a wide fit , I found these great in the toe box but at 20km started to feel extreme soreness on the outside of the mid foot. Seems to have quite a transition up the sidewall .
Excellent review; if I understood Sagasu correctly, he had a very similar take. The shoe is not actually a do-all, versatile shoe, it is super niche, a "super trainer" designed for your long runs specifically; to lock in a threshold pace and throw away the key. He also mentioned due to not being in a marathon block, he would have no need for the shoe until such occasion where long runs are indeed really long (and really dialled in). I could be way off but that seems to translate to your experience, and your experience has receipts (and many bloody miles!) - thanks for this one!
@@brianway4240I did a 100 mile review of the original ruclips.net/video/CMjSkB3Pzv4/видео.htmlsi=tKa7gLslB4J86U6e will get this one to 100 at some point as well!
Thanks for the honest review. I love mine, I get along really well for my long runs and faster runs. I got 200km in and they still feel great. As you said, not every shoe works for everyone. And thats fine and completely normal. So don't feel sorry. And enjoy the other max stack shoes you got!
I think the main selling point of the SB lineup is how it looks. People see taller stack height and race foam and instantly think it's gonna be an amazing experience.
Thank you Yowana! 👍 I was wondering if I was the only person in the world not enjoying the Superblast. I simply don’t get that midsole, it feels like running on a pair of balsawood slabs 😂 Definately not worth the price for me. I’m a fairly heavy person, so one should think that the FF Turbo would be ideal, but it’s not, it just feels strangely dead.
Bro, I am not nearly as fast as you (I am actually a below average runner: 5.30km/min is my half marathon pace) but I´ve got the same experience than you in my SB 2. The fit is not remarkable: way too short in my usual US 8 so I rather use size 8.5 but it is a little bit loose in the heel collar (so once I tied the laces way too tight and experienced pain the bridge of my right foot that keep bothers me everytime I use them now...like a ghost pain) . As for the foam, it seems to be kind of dead in slow paces but, once I start running for a long time I can lock and keep it up in faster paces. I hope they get better with time but everything seems to be the same after my first 120km in them. Now, I only use them for speed workouts and long runs (with faster faces). For recovery and slow runs (most of my millage) I use my beloved NB V4 (with almost 700km of usage). Keep up the good work. Regards.
I disagree with everything you said 😂 Still loved the video and watched it all! Keep it up Mate! Stop hating on the SB2 or people will come after you 😂😂
appreciate you not getting on the band wagon, i feel the same way about the shoe, starts to really bother the balls of my feet after about 10 miles because of the stiffness and firm foam.
What i see these shoes doing other than bringing some luxury into running, is allowing all the cheaper shoes to creep up in price little by little because we see these high price shoes being talked about so highly.
I may be one of the only people on the internet who hasn’t gotten along with the SB2. I haven’t given up on them yet (only 25 miles in) and hoping they do “break in” eventually.
I did not like the SB2s until mile 30. I laced up to complete 14 miles and ended up doing 20 miles because they felt so good after they were finally broken in.
I can relate. I own the SB1 and only been running for 8 months. It didn’t start to feel good until after 100miles. With you being an experienced runner, I completely agree with you about the price range and versatility. I have 180miles on it now and it feels really good. I’m slow lol, I’m a 13/12min pace on recovery days, 11min easy days, and 8-9min for threshold training. Since folks didn’t like your review. They definitely won’t like mines lol. It was tough to break it in but it became better. It made me a better runner. I’m SLOW….. no excuses. It’s a shoe, ima run. My money, my problems 😂
Funny thing is I have the Superblast 1 and I run very slow and love them, I run like 10-11min miles most of the time. and the superblast are super comfy.
I have the superblast and novablast 3 . I feel you sometines i feel the superblast clunky if i dont go fast. I love the novablast 3... dont know what shoe im going to run this weekend at boulderthon half marathon.....im a light runner 70 kilos
Thanks! And depends how you plan to use them. For bouncy everyday miles I love the skyward X. For max stack comfort with some bounce, brooks glycerin max. For long runs without a serious workout, Asics novablast 4. And for any long runs with race pace I'm pulling for a race shoe
Superblast1 worked better for heavier runners, we can get more pop from the midsole then a lightweight. is this the issue you face being under i guess 70kg? you unable to get more from the shoe?
I think $150 is about my upper limit as a standard slow dad with no race ambitions. I mountain bike as well and I’d say the same about bikes. Once you’re above 3500-4k it’s all about ego unless you’re a pro.
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I put my sb2 ‘s on to watch this
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RUclips shoe reviews are quickly becoming nothing more than commercials - but this kid is different. Authenticity, credence & knowing what he's talking about - this kid is Michael Jordan and the one to watch.
Definitely. He’s an inspiration to what RUclips should be
This man is a husband and a father of several children, please stopping calling anyone under 55 a kid because it’s condescending.
Sincerely, the youngest of three children
Most honest review I have seen of any product. This video solidified my reason to subscribe to your channel. Keep up the great work.
Its your review mate. No apologies needed for having an opinion. Im actually glad to hear you didn't join the band wagon to please everyone. An honest review is the best you can do for your followers.
Agree
The long awaited Yowana Superblast 2 video is finally here!
Easily my favorite shoe to run in this year and I have a bunch of them (luckily I work at a place that allows me to get these). I always respect when people don’t go with the wave and give out their own feel for the shoe and it works for them. That’s why we’re here in the first place, to have some dialogue. Keep up the work dude, your consistency is inspiring!
Appreciate the honest review! I’m a big fan of the Superblast 2 after about 100 km, but your points are valid - it doesn’t really do it as a daily trainer, at least for me. But it’s ideal for marathons and tempo runs.
Thanks for having an open and differing opinion. Obviously our bodies are all different. Appreciate your videos .
Literally every single review but yours says it’s the most versatile shoe on the market. Appreciate your opinion though and keeping it real
Love the microeconomic and philosophical discussion, keep it up!
Thanks dude 🫡
Thank you for producing the best running content currently online. I absolutely love the honesty. My take on the SB2; definite break-in period required. Miles 0-75 were filled with buyer’s remorse. Miles 76 - present (150-ish) are much more pleasant, but just…. Ok. The bulk and stack disappears around 7:20-7:30 mins/mile for me, but still feels clunky moving any slower or faster. The rocker definitely needs to be moved farther back. Just too much foam for the toes to work through. I wore it for 20 miles last weekend and just could not stop taking my mind of the shoes.
"The fastest brick of 2024!" LOL!!! I'm over here laughing my ass off! You're a mess bro, and I love it!
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Good and honest review! Regarding the skipping to the breakdown: Not all people want to see a 70minute movie about this shoe, they probably watch different people review the same shoes to get different opinions. Anyways, i watched it all, nice to see something else than just "this is the best marathon training shoe there is". Keep it up Yowana!
How did I barely find out about your channel!? My new favorite, keep it up
Thank you! 🫡🙌🏽
I absolutely love the ride of the SB 2. And I get quite what I would call quite bit of rocker to it. It'll be my shoe of the year easily,
I only got the shoe last week, and have done 2 short runs, so I'm not sure how I feel about them yet. The rocker felt fairly present though (which I do like).
Great content....i have watched so many reviews about SB2....everyone gives it high marks and top reviews...without doubt yours is the most honest I have watched ...
I have sb2, haven't got my hands on OG due to scarcity, it works good for me, feels like extension of my feet and gives me that ``ohlala`` feeling. I hope that the foam breaks in for you @Yowana , so you can enjoy every mile in it. Good luck with your training and umpcoming Chicago race
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying your miles in it so far 🙌🏽💪🏽
Yowana, the intro to this video was incredible. I love the reviews as always but the conversation on pricing/performance and lowering barriers to entry is super important for the running community. Even though I've been knocked down for a few months from my 60+ mile weeks (Injury plus work demands) my hope is that the new superblast can help with the build back!
Thank you! So glad you appreciated it 🙌🏽
Bro I loved my SB1 and I love even more the SB2 I never ran in a shoe where my stride feels more natural! I use it as a more durable workout & longrun shoe (if I have pace in my longrun) and this shoe instead of 100-300 will do 500-600 miles and the this price point is actually completely justified! :))
Get home from a run in my SB2s and this gets uploaded. Banger!
Well, how did they feel on your own feet?
@@brianway4240 they burn my feet and ankles. Idk if that's just me though.
I just got mine yesterday as well, loved my first 9 mile run. However, these are my "race day" shoes as I don't like plates (or at least my feet don't)
Have really enjoyed my pair. There is a break-in period though which I didn’t mind. They have started to soften up considerably about 60 miles in. Whether or not you think a $200 shoe should have a 50-100 mile break-in period is a personal question.
It’s also the first “super trainer” I’ve ran in so grain of salt. The guy banging out 100+ mile weeks and trying every shoe on the market probably has a good feel so I still enjoyed the review.
Love the authenticity 🙌🏽
Appreciate the honest review
Mate, this is simple. I just came across your channel about a week ago. Yowana provides the best value through his opinions and work ethic, 0 BS. Keep it up, please.
Also, the face you made to the beat shows this guy has personality for days! Love it!
Agree love it.. I didn't see any RUclipsr not praising this shoe lol lets see after he runs it a bit more.
You gotta realize that a lot guys out there are trying to hide their personalities and come across as professional. Now, that is probably good if they are not the natural class clown type or the life of the party. Some of them should sell their videos as a prescription sedative. That's what happens if you're personality-less and you're trying to pull off the straight face.
When I look at it this way, it's easy to see why our boy is such a rarity.
@@brianway4240 There are also a couple dudes doing the corny, false, old school, mainstream/traditional media style of presentation because they lack natural charisma
Mate, I agree.
I appreciate the honest review. I have a pair on order so I'll see how they work for me. If they get me to 7min miles consistently I'll be happy LOL. I have bought a lot of shoes this year trying to find the one or two to stick with. Maybe I should just go the the Nimbus. It worked for me many years ago before all these "fancy" shoes showed up.
It's important that we get impartial and honest reviews. Oftentimes, I feel that reviewers are not harsh enough and tend to shy away from saying too many criticisms that might cause them to get fewer shoes to review or make sponsors or shoe companies irritated. Sometimes, they might become ambassadors then most impartiality is gone. Thanks for painting an honest picture and how you experienced it.
I don't think this line will get discounted with how popular it is. My fav is still the novablast 3 for long runs and it has some resilience and bounce for my strike and weight.
Love my SB2's in the Paris colorway. They feel good for me in all paces and make running at any pace feel easy. Even tough you feel different about the shoe I enjoyed the video though haha.
Lucked my way into an advanced pair of Brooks Glycerin Max today and took them out for a spin. Have been running my easy stuff in the newest Glycerin GTS. Kind of amazing but the Max gives me a way more plush feel for cruising PLUS a better response when I push tempo. Early days but I'm loving them.
Also FWIW the pair I was given was size 11. I'm normally 10.5 and they still fit well so don't be afraid to go up half a size. Official release date is Oct 5
How’s the stability? I like the GTS line, but that’s my main concern with the max.
@@AndyGleiser I don’t have the benefit of any video to say for sure how it’s handling my pronation but it felt very stable considering the stack etc. I’m also a bigger runner at 195lb and it handled + cornered well.
I‘m knowing the Pat Tillmann Foundation from David Goggins and I highly respect that 🙏💪
You‘re the men dude 🔥💪
We been waiting for this one
Haven’t ran in the SB2 yet but the SB1 only made me run at a faster pace easier and didn’t leave my legs beat up. The ride on the NB4, ES3, SCT2, AP3 and even the hoka clifton (shoes I currently run in) are much better. I think asics could make this shoe much better if they put more of the FF blast foam in the shoe.
You coming to my city soon! Keep up the good work brother. First one here last one out.
Appreciate the honest review! I just ordered the Skyward X because of your reviews, unfortunately got sent a defective one (exposed carbon is cracked) so I'm still waiting for the replacement.
First Superblast he referenced the "plate of salmon" rhyme to describe the color of the shoe, which came from the song "we gonna make it". The Superblast 2 he went back to the same song and referenced the rhyme " I used the same scale that they weigh the whales with"...brilliant and great rap knowledge!
I agree with your description of how the shoe feels. It did feel clunky when new, no roll, and doesn't feel very soft. For me however, it has been a versatile shoe however. I have 600 miles on my SB1. I used it as a long run and marathon race shoe for the first 100 miles, then it was my long run and every day shoe to about 500 miles, and has been my recovery/easy shoe for the last 100 miles. It still feels like I could do a 20 mile long run in it comfortably. So durable as well as versatile IMO.
For me, the clunky feel went away after 70-ish miles, and it started to feel smoother than when new. And while I wouldn't say it's soft, I still feel bounce in the forefoot, and that makes it protective for long runs.
To me it's a very useful shoe, but like most shoes, it's not for everyone.
You might be too fast? LOL. I have the SB1’s. I think “cloggy” = extra stability for me. My ankle, knees etc are staying where they should. I’m 215 pds and I’m using that cushion. You are right though, it comes alive on the slight downhill AND it ran big. I have about 350 miles on my SB1’s.
FINALLY, I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥
Waited for this review :D lets go
I love my superblast but im heavier so i can compress the foam and get the performance out of it. The higher stack softer shoes give me 5th metatarsal pain. The stiff superblast foam protects my legs without bottoming out. They did take about 50 miles to break in though. im excited to try version 2 when my ogs die.
Hey buddy, I'm somewhat heavy too, like 211lb. I'm tempted by the SB2 but I like soft shoes New Balance style. If I may, how heavy are you, and how much of a break-in did you achieve? Thank you! 😊
I'm a 60kg runner and I also like the SB2, it does feel a bit bricky but I feel like I just run more efficiently in it than something like the Novablast 4 no matter what speed I'm doing
At 213 pounds, I am with you on this shoe feeling great. Getting solid compliance without it feeling too firm at all. Just springy, fast, and with enough compliance to be comfy. Perfect companion to the Skyward X, which I am in love with. 2 pairs of each will make for a great year of running!
I’m 235. It took about 30 miles to soften up with my extra weight and at 50 miles they felt really good. At first they did push me to run faster and were a little slappy at slow speeds but now I can even do easy paces in them. My easy day shoe is the kayano 30 and the stiffer super blast are much more comfortable to me. I prefer the Mach x over both though, so that might be a good option too.
@@federicocosta6040I'm not the guy you asked, but I'm about 190. I have just under 100K on my pair, and it never got soft. It got softER at about 50K, and then softER again at about 80, but it's still firm.
I'm also a slower runner, but I did find that I was getting more pop out of them when I run faster than 6:30/K, even before they broke in
I had a gut feeling superblast 2 was coming tonight. Yowana don’t miss! 🙌🏾
I sent my pair back, because I didn’t like the feel and I don’t want to risk the money just hoping they will improve. I’m a smaller runner and that might make a difference. But, I made this comment on another channel and got some push back. People are very defensive about this shoe for some reason. Thanks for talking about your honest opinion!
You're safe here 😂
Most highly anticipated vid yet! Yowana V. SB2 !
I think durability is also in the conversation. My SB1s have over 400 miles and still feel they have life in them. I waited till my local running store got the 2s last week and I’m looking forward to getting 400 in these.
Love my SB2’s! Did an easy run today in them after a threshold run in them yesterday and my legs are thanking me for it. So much cushion, comfort, but also pep when needed or wanted. I’re recommend this shoe for threshold pace-recovery pace. For those scared of the price, ASICS has plenty of 20-25% off coupons when ordering directly from their site. If you’re military, first responder, teacher, or healthcare worker you can get a code for 25% off one purchase every month.
Agree, by far my favourite shoe. I have just got a second pair as back up. Also bought the Novablast 4TR for winter running easy miles and to stop me wearing my SB2 all the time! SB2 are amazing imo 👍
In my country, its not the price that was the problem, the shoes it self is nowhere to find. Even in reseller, they didnt have the stock. Luckily i had 1 after doing a war in the opening sale, 1 hour later the stock is gone all size. (come from SB1 user that feel superb, and SB2 perform eve better)
The SB2 did not work for me either. Perhaps I got a faulty pair - the foam underneath my big toe on the left shoe feels like it collapses at a much faster rate than the rest of the foam. Noticed it the first time I put them on and walked around. On my first run in them, I got a weird pain in my hip after 5 miles. Switched shoes mid run and the pain immediately went away. Not willing to spend another $200 to see if another pair would be different.
This confirmed some of my suspicions about Asics road shoes. I tried the Trabucos early this year for trails and holy moly were they firm. They seemed like theyd get the job done but they were zero fun. I hear great things about their road shoes but it sounds like that Asics foam is just as firm as ever.
I kinda think the Novablast might serve a good purpose in my rotation but I definitely wouldnt pay a premium.
Thank you for your validation 😂. I was feeling a bit guilty that I didn't like version 1. Clunky is the word! I've tried to bring them back out again and again, and they just don't work for me. I'm currently in the Topo Cyclone 2, and I'm loving them! There's something to be said about a flexible, streamlined feeling shoe. I love the Saucony Triumph 20s, and they have a high stack, but don't feel clunky at all.
Novablast 4 over the superblast ALL DAY
bro can't wait to watch review of adios pro 4 and evo SL
And the Adios 9
Always interesting how shoes and people can get along so differently. I just got my pair of SB2's and I use them for my road race day shoe. Last year I used the SB1's as my road race day shoe. I like the update to the upper, the grip is far better and the foam does seem to have a little bit more feedback, but I had no issues in the first one. My 1's are now my long run shoe for training and it does all paces well. I don't see myself as a heavier runner (6 foot, 180), but I do have harsh mechanics. I also don't get along with plates, they cause pain in my feet (multiple plated shoes), so this shoe is awesome for me.
💯% honest person and honest content, glad to follow you and hitting the subscribe button from the first time.
i was waiting this video, i ask you when you put ur top confort shoes, and you tell me that the superblast 2 isn't a confort shoes and your will put it soon hhhh, i'm happy to wait all this time to hear your comparaison between the first and second version.
Keep going and be Always be ur self. ✌️✌️👍👍
Thank you!
Really suprised of your take on these ones. The biggest factor going for the Superblasts are the durability, but also how they continue performing with time. My OG superblasts are at 1200k, Ive had other many other shoes not even last half than that. At that point, its far from being a luxury product, actually being a great deal given how they also protect the legs, the stability, lightness and energy return that doesnt seem to fade away. For high mileage runners, the superblast remains the king
that's the colorway i want, 100%. love this first run review, lol. "it's fitting"
New Balance fresh foam is the “stuck in the mud” for me
Returned my SB 2.
Destroyed my knees. Which was a bummer as I’ve never had knee issues ever.
live in Norway and this shoe is extremely difficult to buy, disappears from the store shelves extremely quickly. it costs 250 EURO. Thanks for the honest and straight forward test. You are great!finally a person who is thinks the same as me, I stick to novablast 4. i will I will subscribe.Pleasx keep up honest tests
I agree that it´s an elevated DT. I like it, it is very satsifying, like many a slightly firmer shoe. (Puma DN2 is another great example.) SB speed assistance does not feel super trainer level. I compared it to a beat up pair of Endo speed 3´s and that ES3 gave more kick on toe off. But there is something realiable and confidence inspiring about the SB. Maybe it is that u subconsciously compare it to a DT. Anyway, I love it like everybodu but u. My point is, I like that differing opinion. U are consistent!
I've got the same SB2 colorway. Was the only one available in my size. Regardless, I'm glad I got it.
First run in it was 20mi with mile tempo reps. I didn't love it so much during the initial warmup/easy miles because the stack height made me a little nervous.
Once I hit the tempo reps, and quit worrying about it the shoe started screaming.
I really dig it. I'd buy it again.
An older shoe I think you should try is the Magic Speed 3. I personally like it a lot, it’s light has a really nice rocker and I would compare it to a Takumi Sen with a different foam for sure.
You probably don’t need anymore shoes but just a suggestion.
Thanks big bro love the vids.
Nobody else is making Bradley Beal references in their shoe reviews, if you know you know 🔥
I use NB 1080v13 and Superblast2 switching every other days (my regular easy pace is 7 min/km), I found out that with the Superblast2, I can make it through 5.45-6 min/km and faster on tempo training which is easier than 1080 which made me very tired to get close to pace 6.
Hey buddy, I'm a NB cushion fan, own the more v3 and v4. I'm tempted by the SB2, but a little scared by the "brick" aspect. How do you feel switching from the super soft 1080?
same. i use NB 1080v13 for chill runs. and the Hoka Mach 6 and SB2 for those tempo days
@@federicocosta6040 I normally use SB and just retired it after getting SB2 (400+ km used). And just got 1080 for recovery day, running with full foot stride feeling super soft like running on cloud 😂
I finally figured out how to use the Superblast 1 correctly. It makes an excellent luxury nursing shoe. :)
Of course, today we're starting to see videos trickle out about the Adidas Evo SL, which looks awesome, as does the Glycerin Max. Probably sometime between January and March, my Neo Vistas will be nearing the end of their useful life and I'll be looking for another luxury shoe. However, the Adizero SL2 is still the best ordinary shoe I have and I say ordinary in the best way possible.
Superblast 1 - best luxury nursing shoes😂 glad you're still enjoying the SL2
Love the car analogies. Those hit close to home 😂
Superblast is not one of my favorite shoes ever and I don’t rave about it; however I do use it. I owned the OG (which I liked after 50 miles) and bought the 2 once I hit 350 miles on the OG.
For me, the slow paces feel fine (not amazing) so I haven’t had a bad run in it. Then there are the positives: 1. unmatched protection to weight ratio (my proposed “transcendent quality”), 2. allows me to pick up pace when I want to, and 3. no whammies in upper or grip. I use it for long runs and travel when I can’t bring all my shoes.
One other thing that I think explains the wide appeal / not a banger for Yowana. I think a lot of people just want a shoe that encourages them to run faster or helps them finish runs without sore feet. Just make it seem easier. Yowana wants unique tools for a variety of goals and brings plenty of speed from his own fitness. Fried foods and sweets appeal to more people but a foodie may appreciate more complex and unique flavors. Yowana is a “shoedie.” I might be also but I sometimes chow down with the Superblast too :)
First review I've seen on the SB2 thats negative on it, which isn't a problem I love all your reviews regardless! I'm curious though as to what it is in your running mechanics that doesn't mesh with a shoe that so many other people love. For me personally they've been a game changer for my long runs, although they did take some time to break in (lol) which I do agree isn't ideal but they are in a super sweet spot for me now.
Coming through with the high level perspective and opinion. I think it's beloved because it gives the feel of a carbon shoe but isn't one. People want to feel good about the performance boost without a plate. I agree with you that it's only got 1 gear and I believe is overhyped.
Watching this before all the AP4 reviews
The value for me of the SB2 is the durability. My NB v4 is 200KM in and 50% of the outsole is gone, smooth. It was a nice ride but I'll probably retire it at 400Km or maybe less. My Clifton 8 which I use for slow ploddy runs is 300KM in and outsole is gone and would be retired to walking duty. Now the SB2 is around 150KM but the outsole has very2 minimal wear and only if you look closely. So if the SB2 last say 600KM where people are saying even more, then thats the value for me of not buying a new shoe every 300/400KM. I am a heavy runner so might be why I'm destroying outsoles at a faster rate but it might also be why I really like the feel of the SB2 midsole. Now my Boston12, I should change my car tires to Continental :)
The garbage truck and alternative view of it was my favorite. lol
Sup well!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 thank you yowana!!
You’re not the only one who has the same experience running in the Superblast. It’s just a nothing shoe for me. That’s what’s great about running, we all have different experiences. It does surprise me that the majority of people love it and whatever pace people are running in it IMO there would be a better shoe to do it in.
Bro bro bro! Great news! Adidas Adizero Evo SL! 🔥🔥🔥 i think you will love it and be most bang for your buck! Man i think you can use it from daily training to racing! Get that 200 dollar brick out of here!
when I saw the news of it I got super excited like a child whose favorite toy got a special edition release 😄 In my mind it's my dream shoe, can't even explain why. so let it soon be December and Yowana can try it and tell us all about it.
Yeah man, Superblast 1 doesnt work for me either and I have the exact same feeling you have fighting against the foam. I have like 140 miles in them and I just dont want to run in them anymore. Skyward X is a much better cruiser imo even at the heavier weight. I also have a narrow foot and a specifically narrow heel on my left side and no matter what I do, the upper is never fully locked down. I hate it lol
Thank you Yowana.
Agreed. I recently ordered Superblast 2 and have run in them less than 80 miles. Well, although there's no magic wand type of running shoes, I am a little disappointed because Superblast 2 needs more miles and time to break in than I had expected. Not bouncy at all. (Yeah...maybe I've been too spoiled by carbon plated shoes.) Hope I'll like it in any time soon. 😑
If you’re looking for bounce the Balos is crazy ! Love that shoe
Neo Vista
@Aron-t6m Yup, I've also been in love with Mizuno Neovista. Today, I logged 9.05 miles in them. 😉😊
For someone who struggles to find a long distance with a wide fit , I found these great in the toe box but at 20km started to feel extreme soreness on the outside of the mid foot. Seems to have quite a transition up the sidewall .
Woah what a coincidence. Im visiting Japan at the moment and literally just bought the superblasts 2 (155USD) a few hours ago
Japan is the best for (non-US) New Balance.
Excellent review; if I understood Sagasu correctly, he had a very similar take. The shoe is not actually a do-all, versatile shoe, it is super niche, a "super trainer" designed for your long runs specifically; to lock in a threshold pace and throw away the key. He also mentioned due to not being in a marathon block, he would have no need for the shoe until such occasion where long runs are indeed really long (and really dialled in). I could be way off but that seems to translate to your experience, and your experience has receipts (and many bloody miles!) - thanks for this one!
I know you technically don’t do them anymore but we need a 100 mile review on this one🙏
I'd love it, but I don't think v.1 got to 100. Just hoping someone out there has it and has been using it.
@@brianway4240I did a 100 mile review of the original ruclips.net/video/CMjSkB3Pzv4/видео.htmlsi=tKa7gLslB4J86U6e will get this one to 100 at some point as well!
Can I buy you SBv2 please? 😂
Thanks for the honest review.
I love mine, I get along really well for my long runs and faster runs. I got 200km in and they still feel great.
As you said, not every shoe works for everyone. And thats fine and completely normal. So don't feel sorry. And enjoy the other max stack shoes you got!
We’ve got 400+ pairs in stock. Including PARIS SB2’S !!
Which country ? Black colourway available ?
@@Aron-t6m US. PARIS, MAGENTA, COOL GREY, NO BLACK
I have both of the v1 and v2, but i feel more comfort on my SB 1 than the SB 2 😮
I was expecting SB2 to go up in price. Release price of SB1 was $220.
I think the main selling point of the SB lineup is how it looks. People see taller stack height and race foam and instantly think it's gonna be an amazing experience.
Struggled to get it in England in my size 12 but it's on the way from Japan due next week 😊
Thank you Yowana! 👍 I was wondering if I was the only person in the world not enjoying the Superblast. I simply don’t get that midsole, it feels like running on a pair of balsawood slabs 😂 Definately not worth the price for me. I’m a fairly heavy person, so one should think that the FF Turbo would be ideal, but it’s not, it just feels strangely dead.
Bro, I am not nearly as fast as you (I am actually a below average runner: 5.30km/min is my half marathon pace) but I´ve got the same experience than you in my SB 2. The fit is not remarkable: way too short in my usual US 8 so I rather use size 8.5 but it is a little bit loose in the heel collar (so once I tied the laces way too tight and experienced pain the bridge of my right foot that keep bothers me everytime I use them now...like a ghost pain) . As for the foam, it seems to be kind of dead in slow paces but, once I start running for a long time I can lock and keep it up in faster paces. I hope they get better with time but everything seems to be the same after my first 120km in them. Now, I only use them for speed workouts and long runs (with faster faces). For recovery and slow runs (most of my millage) I use my beloved NB V4 (with almost 700km of usage). Keep up the good work. Regards.
I disagree with everything you said 😂 Still loved the video and watched it all! Keep it up Mate! Stop hating on the SB2 or people will come after you 😂😂
appreciate you not getting on the band wagon, i feel the same way about the shoe, starts to really bother the balls of my feet after about 10 miles because of the stiffness and firm foam.
Trash juice is illegal. The trucks have to be sealed on bottom and sides by law in all states.
Pat Tillman is an inspiration!
What i see these shoes doing other than bringing some luxury into running, is allowing all the cheaper shoes to creep up in price little by little because we see these high price shoes being talked about so highly.
I may be one of the only people on the internet who hasn’t gotten along with the SB2. I haven’t given up on them yet (only 25 miles in) and hoping they do “break in” eventually.
I did not like the SB2s until mile 30. I laced up to complete 14 miles and ended up doing 20 miles because they felt so good after they were finally broken in.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and analysis with us 😎
I can relate. I own the SB1 and only been running for 8 months. It didn’t start to feel good until after 100miles. With you being an experienced runner, I completely agree with you about the price range and versatility.
I have 180miles on it now and it feels really good. I’m slow lol, I’m a 13/12min pace on recovery days, 11min easy days, and 8-9min for threshold training.
Since folks didn’t like your review. They definitely won’t like mines lol. It was tough to break it in but it became better. It made me a better runner. I’m SLOW….. no excuses. It’s a shoe, ima run. My money, my problems 😂
Funny thing is I have the Superblast 1 and I run very slow and love them, I run like 10-11min miles most of the time. and the superblast are super comfy.
but i also way about 195lbs.
I have the superblast and novablast 3 . I feel you sometines i feel the superblast clunky if i dont go fast. I love the novablast 3... dont know what shoe im going to run this weekend at boulderthon half marathon.....im a light runner 70 kilos
i love them but i respect your take. what would you recommend instead of the SB2?
Thanks! And depends how you plan to use them. For bouncy everyday miles I love the skyward X. For max stack comfort with some bounce, brooks glycerin max. For long runs without a serious workout, Asics novablast 4. And for any long runs with race pace I'm pulling for a race shoe
@@supwell thanks for the recommendations! might have to try out some glycerin max's.
Superblast1 worked better for heavier runners, we can get more pop from the midsole then a lightweight. is this the issue you face being under i guess 70kg? you unable to get more from the shoe?
I think he said he's 165 lb, which is ~75 kg
Looking for another non plated trainer. Was leaning superblast 2 but I don't know if a 13 will be slightly too tight. Also considering triumph 21.
I think $150 is about my upper limit as a standard slow dad with no race ambitions. I mountain bike as well and I’d say the same about bikes. Once you’re above 3500-4k it’s all about ego unless you’re a pro.