100kg runner with leg issues, however, am now using gel nimbus 26. So comfortable and certainly helped with the recovery. Been a great addition. Purchased recently for £150 from Cotswold using my Veterans Card.
I use ASICS gel Cumulus fit my long and recovery runs. Love them. So soft. Could you do a similar video for shoes for faster, shorter runs up to 10k? That's a trainer I really need now.
I know this isnt ideal. but im a heavy runner (200 lbs) and joining a marathon in a month. Racing shoes seem too expensive for me. so this is what im looking at right now. Budget wise - puma magmax takes it, but that glycerin max looks awesome.
No worries, i ran my first marathon in september at a solid 220lbs bw, survived the whole thing in my gel nimbus 25 and had tons of fun! Go out there and enjoy the event mate you got it!
Best thing to do is find this type of video from 2021/2022/2023 and pick the “best shoes” from then. You’ll find a fantastic pair of shoes and they should be heavily discounted now as they are “old” (unless they are superblasts). Wishing you the very best of luck with your marathon 🍀🤞
You can probably find discounted older racing shoes even cheaper than the shoes in this video. And believe me the racing shoe will help you more at you marathon compared to these shoes.
I bought Magmax nitro for great price. Just did 12 km run today on wet trail/road. Works great. For dry roads, i will always prefer Superblast 1 and 2.
I would add another good quality of the Nitro foam in the Magmax. The longer you use the shoes the livelier they get. After initial break in this foam starts to shine even more.
Did my 1st ever marathon (+self supported) in the glycerin max with heel pain and back pain that i carried from the training even though i rested plenty. 43 km continuous running without a millisecond of stop. That shoe made it happen, i am confident that it saved me from injury. And it was out of the box. I ran 4 km in it two days before the marathon. The shoe runs hot get a thinner sock with it.
Thanks for the great video Ben! I have the Superblast 1 which I picked up on sale at the end of last year and have really enjoyed using them for most of my running this year. I’ve done over 800km in them so far and they are still going strong, so I think their durability does help to justify the higher price. As you said, they are just so versatile, but they are probably not the best option for easy recovery runs due to their firmness and I do have some faster carbon-plated shoes for racing (Nike Vaporfly 2 and Hoka Rocket X2). I recently picked up the Hoka Skyward X for easy recovery runs, but the funny thing is that I’ve grown to like them even more than my Superblasts for normal daily running too. They’ve got an incredibly bouncy ride and a nice rockered feel through the footstrike which makes them so much fun to run in. I thought they would be slow due to their heavy weight, but I recently did a half marathon at close to PR pace without even trying. The weight seems to disappear for me on long steady runs and I’m not a heavy runner at 68kg. The biggest downside for me with these shoes is the high price (even more expensive than the Superblasts here in Australia), but luckily I got them at a discount and I don’t mind paying more for something that will make me happy every time I lace them up.
I appreciate a youtuber that pays for their own shoes and puts decent mileage into them 👍 im a puma convert with 2 in my 2 shoe rotation of the magnify 2 and Deviate 2.....i want to get the magmax 😊
I love max stack/cushion shoes and have the SB2, MagMax Nitro, Glycerin Max, More v5, and Skyward X. I also have the Neo Vista and Mach X 2 which I would group with the SB2 as lighter, faster, and more versatile variety of max cushion shoes compared to the rest which are heavier and geared more towards easy/daily/recovery types of running. They are all very good or even great in their own ways. They each have their own unique feel and ride. The SB2 is by far the best all-rounder; no need to say more. The MagMax feels a bit firm, is propulsive, and can definitely pick up the pace. The More v5 is best for easy plodding recovery types of runs. It's so plush although it does have a little more bounce to it compared to the v4. The Glycerin Max sits somewhere in between the MagMax and More v5 and is probably the best "easy all-rounder". Haha. The Skyward X kind of sits in its own category. It looks like an easy/recovery type of shoe but is quite peppy due to the carbon plate and feels and rides more like a lighter and responsive daily trainer that would also be good for tempo runs. It surprised me because I thought it'd be a plush easy run shoe in the vein of More v5 but it's very bouncy with a firm snap to it that makes you want to pick up the pace. Very interesting shoe with an unexpected character which I've come to like a lot. Haven't tried the Nimbus 26 although I had the Nimbus 25 that I thought was okay but didn't really like. Curious what the GlideRide Max is like as I enjoyed the GlideRide 3 even though I thought the ride was kind of boring. Well, I feel like I'm maxed out with the max stack/cushion shoes now for the next year or so. All the brands are putting out really good running shoes now and it's good to see that they all have their own unique take on what each type of shoe should be like. It really is the best time to be a runner.
@camonly849 Hurricane 24 feels softer. The Superblast 2 will soften up as it breaks in. The Hurricane 24 softens during the run at around 8-10K, but firms uo again after a few hours. The Hurricane when it's firm and a broken in Superblast 2 are pretty close, but the Superblast is still firmer
@@thenoiseph awesome thanks! Looking at the new balance more v5 as everyone is saying that is one of the softest shoes, plus I like how it has a lower drop.
I did have the superblast 2 but sadly they were nit true to size, for short distances up to 6k they felt fine but when i tried 16k i ended up with blue toe nails, luckily for me i got a full refund even though i had put 88k’s on them. I will certainly pick up a pair half a size up when they become available again.
Another great review. Just wondering if you could add to the spec table if the shoes are race legal. You mentioned that the Superblast 2 could be used for races but with a stack height of 45 mm presumably they are illegal according to the rules and hence technically a runner could be disqualified.
Skyward x.......on my 3rd pair. After 900km the are still in great shape......expecting to get close to 2000km of road miles in them.......went up half a size for my second pair and my toes loves them! My only training shoe.... for a 55yr old you just cant beat them!
Hi, just a thanks for the content and training packs. I bought the 1:45 HM one and managed to get every session done. Ended up with 1:38:26. Very pleased thanks.
I will replace my very used Invincible 3 with the MagMax Nitro ! I want a fantastic grip to pair with my Velocity Nitro 3, my best daily trainer and preferred shoes to run in raining days.
@cosmocentric3 the grip and then the stability of the middle foot to the forefoot. My fastest 5km run of the year I could beat my previous record ( with a Magic Speed 3) by 15 seconds ! And the ground was wet after some rain during the previous night. So you see, if you have the grip , enough stability and comfort it can beat a lighter running shoes that is not as stable, comfortable at high speeds and have a bit less grip. A fantastic grip gives me confidant in my self to go run faster ... The downside of the Velocity Nitro 3 is the eva in the heel that is not soft ( but gives great stability) ,so if you use the shoes to run slowly and heel strikes it will not be that comfortable. Have a great day.
@@MiracleWarriors Thanks for that info. I have the Fade colorway on the way for the VN3. I loved the VN2’s for easy miles (not recovery) and the DVN2’s for faster efforts. The grip on both were AMAZING. While the VN2 had a traditional ride/feel, something about them still felt plush. Hoping the same for the VN3.
I visited a huge shoestore where I was able to try the new balance more 5, the asics nimbus 26 and the new Brooks glycerin max. I instantly fell in love with the Brooks. I am not the lightest runner with about 94 kgs, and I am injury prone. But with the Brooks I had zero problems. It saves my legs, and the rocker guides my stride so well that it provides enough stability for me. Of all the shoes I have owned and tried so far since I started running a year ago this is by far my favorite. I now have a two shoe rotation with the Brooks and the puma deviate nitro 2. Nice video as always
You sound almost identical to me. I'm about 90kg too and run in Deviate Nitro 2 shoes. I'm looking for a long run shoe so the Brooks is definitely now something for me to consider.
@@Jon-hb6gx I haven't tried it, but all my favorite shoe reviewers (belive in the run, konfuzi and Ben parks) loved the deviate and I like it to. Now after the brooks I only use the deviate for my speedy days and the brooks for everything else
I appreciate all your reviews. I recently bought the Nike Vaporfly 3 in a men's size 8.5. I didn't expect it to be much larger than my Pegasus 41 in the same size. I've run around 50 miles with it so far. It's comfortable and significantly improves my speed, but I find it too narrow for my foot. I wasn't expecting any pain on the side of my foot during long runs, which I hadn’t experienced with my Pegasus 41. I'm considering getting another pair, possibly the Brooks or Adidas Boston 12. Should I stick with size 8.5, or should I try a different size?
I am an avid walker and just starting out with my running journey and have shortlisted these shoes ASICS NOOSA TRI 16 ASICS GT1000 12 Adidas Ultrabounce Brooks Ghost Max Can you suggest which shoe will be good for starting out my running journey which can also help me out in my walking
Really curious to know your footlength in cm! That way it gives a better idea with the sizing of these shoes. I know theres width and foot volume that come into play as well but footlength gives best indicator of how these shoes fit! And how mucn space in the toebox is also a matter of personal preference. But I have noticed that some Shoetubers advise a much longer space in the toebox than less experienced runners would think is suitable! I think Matt B goes for really oversized shoes. But then maybe taller runners prefer more space in toebox? Longer legs = more force generated by natural fulcrum of leg? Interested to know your thoughts on this as well?!
Great video thanks Ben 😊👌 abit off topic but will you be expanding your clothing range to include your own Shorts? and while your at it what about some socks!
Great Video, but I kind of feel that the Superblast is in a different category to all the rest and should be up against the Balos, Mach X2, Puma Deviate Nitro 3 and the Neo Vista. If you removed the Superblast what would your pick be?
I've been using the Nimbus since version 21, so even before the stack-height was increased drastically, and I really love them. I use them as daily trainer for most my recovery, easy and long runs. I still have quite some other shoes in rotation (Novablast, Superblast (1 and 2), Metaspeed, Hoka Rincons and some more non-Asics), but majority of my running time is spent in the Nimbus. Asics really has to mess new iterations up to get me away from using them. (Which of course I hope won't happen!)
Have the skyward x and love them, have the superblast and love them, had the brooks g max and although a really nice shoe they hurt my foot arch so they were returned to brooks after running 70k in them, picking up the puma mag max today as a replacement for some winter miles. I also have the nimbus 26 and much prefer the 25, 26 is harder and so noisy. Have the more v 5 and way too soft for me, they hurt my knees so retired after just 10k… I have a shoe addiction lol…
I just ran a 2:59 marathon. I want to get faster. I am thinking if getting one of your plans but I seem to fall in between the L4 and L5 plan. Which do you recommend. In my last training block I was averaging 90K a week peaking at 105K.
Hello Ben, thanks for your informative video! I'm considering getting a More V5 recently, and would like to know how the outsole wears out after some mileage since I'm a heavier runner, thank you😊
Still on the lookout for the replacements for my much missed Nike Invincible 2's. Have my fingers crossed for the 4's. Is there any current shoe that has the Invincble 1/2 feeling?
I really don't get the Superblast 2 love at the moment. It's just way too firm, so for me, it shouldn't be considered max 'cushion'. Max-stack firm/responsive yes. But cushion brings to mind something that is easy on the legs/joints. But it gives me aches due to the firmness. I'm only 25-30km in though, so hoping that it gets better as it breaks in.
I sent the Pumas back after walking around in them in the house. They just didn’t feel right. I would have liked to try them on a run but couldn’t send them back after.
I found the puma nitro foam needs 50km to get to its optimal feel and performance,I don’t know about other brands as I am happy with puma,cheers mate 👍
good luck finding a discount, I bought v1 at sticker price when it came out and kept looking for a discount to get another one, never saw any worth mentioning, even when v2 came out (which I then got). But they are so durable that they are well worth the price.
I got my Superblast 2 for about 23% off. Asics Philippines was running a promotion to sign up for One Asics, offering a 10% discount. On top of that, One Asics members get a 15% voucher during their birthday month. I probably wouldn't have gotten it at full retail, but at 23% off (the 2nd discount applied to the already discounted price), it was too good to pass up
I don't think you'll ever get one at a discount. People are upselling the shoes like crazy on eBay and even pre-orders for the shoe sell out in a few days. I pre-ordered the next color drop and some sizes are already sold out lol.
You can def get it for a 15-20% discount on SportsShoes in the UK - they do random restocks so would keep an eye out. You can also get 10% discount on birthday month if you get a OneAsics membership. It’s honestly not has hard to get as people say as long as you keep on top of release dates and regularly check restocks.
Love this comparison and own 5 from your selection but I think people are often misled or it is often misunderstood that super soft shoes like the more V5 will look after and protect your legs! For some maybe this is the case but for others it can be harmful to knees, hips etc to run in super soft deep sinking shoes. R there is soft and then tooo soft.
Another great vid thanks. If I were to choose a pair of shoes just for recovery and easy easy miles, I'd choose Saucony Hurricane 24 or Asics Glide-ride Max. I know they are both stability shoes but that is the whole idea. You want something to take care of your legs and make running easier. Those two I mentioned are not 100% stability so neutral runners like me can enjoy running in them also. For max something cushion that can do a bit of everything as an all around daily, the Superblast followed by Puma Magmax. Hoka Skyward X is a bit overpriced. The rest I would choose for walking standing long hours at work because of the squish under your feet and comfort.
Brother help me, im torn between endorphon pro 4 vs cielo x1? Which one should i get? I run in very hilly area and will do my first marathon next month. Im not a fast runner
I have to admit i've been sleeping on Puma. After getting the magmax its 100% my favourite shoe for most runs! So versatile! Yes it could shed a bit of weight but its not a problem really.
I never understand when people list a CON of a running shoe being poor ventilation / thick upper which leads to overheating. Ive never noticed or been overly bothered about warm feet when running!
Can someone please suggest a non carbon plated shoe that will be great for a marathon race. I can't afford a carbon plated shoe. I am open to all brands! Comfort is key
Hi Ben. I’m writing to you from Barcelona, Spain. I am aware that the comments section is not a consulting room, but…😅😅😅😊😊😊 I’m looking at running shoes for the Barcelona Marathon next March. Since I started running I’ve basically used 2 brands: Nike at the beginning and in recent years Adidas with the Solar Glide model. Years ago I tried some Nimbus (when I started trying half marathon) and a pair of NB 1080s that must have been faulty as they started to rub around the 4km mark… I’m 1’80m tall, now I weigh 76-78 kilograms, I use insoles, … I don’t know what else I could tell you that would help or advise me on some shoes, and they’re not too expensive 😅😇 The marathon pace would be around 6’/km (a priori although this will be established more and better later on 😋). Thank you very much in advance.
You are an expert, I have all 6... I just don't understand why Nimbus is above the MagMax, the Nimbus is boring.... I love you famous, because of you I bought all 6, Nimbus was unnecessary hahaha 😅
Anyone know if Superblast 2 is coming out with any new colors? For 200 bucks I wanna love the color you know? Want that shoe in the lime green from nova blast 4 haha
Reddit threads have said another release will be done in December for two new colourways. Probably just letting NB5 have its own air for a bit before restocking again.
@@tkwasik they only care about newish models tbh.. magmax is probably better but magnify is decent. At 30mm forefoot stack probably doesn't even make the "max cushion" cut anymore 😂
100kg runner with leg issues, however, am now using gel nimbus 26. So comfortable and certainly helped with the recovery. Been a great addition. Purchased recently for £150 from Cotswold using my Veterans Card.
I’m smitten with the mag max for my fall running. The outsole is great in wet grounds.
Gel Nimbus 25 are still available from many oniine retailers and Asics outlet. Still definitely worth a look if ypu are hunting for a bargain
Yes got it last week from outlet- Nimbus 25 is better than 26 in my opinion
I use ASICS gel Cumulus fit my long and recovery runs. Love them. So soft.
Could you do a similar video for shoes for faster, shorter runs up to 10k? That's a trainer I really need now.
I know this isnt ideal. but im a heavy runner (200 lbs) and joining a marathon in a month. Racing shoes seem too expensive for me. so this is what im looking at right now. Budget wise - puma magmax takes it, but that glycerin max looks awesome.
No worries, i ran my first marathon in september at a solid 220lbs bw, survived the whole thing in my gel nimbus 25 and had tons of fun! Go out there and enjoy the event mate you got it!
Best thing to do is find this type of video from 2021/2022/2023 and pick the “best shoes” from then. You’ll find a fantastic pair of shoes and they should be heavily discounted now as they are “old” (unless they are superblasts). Wishing you the very best of luck with your marathon 🍀🤞
Good luck in your marathon Kenny! 🙌
You can probably find discounted older racing shoes even cheaper than the shoes in this video. And believe me the racing shoe will help you more at you marathon compared to these shoes.
Best of luck in your marathon!
Hi Ben , one suggestion.... what about medium level cushioning which is actually ok for many ... exs NB1080 v14 , glyerine 21 , ghost max.....etc
We have videos on those shoes! This one was just about 40mm plus max stack shoes!
I bought Magmax nitro for great price. Just did 12 km run today on wet trail/road. Works great. For dry roads, i will always prefer Superblast 1 and 2.
Nothing beats the Puma grip on the wet roads at the moment!
@@BenParkes Yes. I also have Nike Zegama 2, which are proper trail shoes with Vibram megagrip. They also work on roads.
I would add another good quality of the Nitro foam in the Magmax. The longer you use the shoes the livelier they get. After initial break in this foam starts to shine even more.
@@BenParkes what would you use for a steady/easy 15 miler out the V5 and Magmax ? Got my first one tomorrow
I've become a massive Puma fan, the grippy and durable outsole just outlasts everything I've had so far and being so geacy footed I really need them.
im just in love with my deviate nitro 3, it's a great daily trainner shoes
@@brunogomes2347 Same. I recently got a pair and have loved them. First pair of Pumas ever, but likely not the last.
you should look at the asics glideride max, they're the new max cushion for Asics and are fantastic for step in feel!
Main man for running shoes, which one would you think is best for bigger runner, I do like the look of brooks glycerin max
If you’re 90kg or above try the Saucony Triumph 22. Lots of energy return at this weight
I'd say the Glycerin Max as well. All the best!
Did my 1st ever marathon (+self supported) in the glycerin max with heel pain and back pain that i carried from the training even though i rested plenty. 43 km continuous running without a millisecond of stop. That shoe made it happen, i am confident that it saved me from injury. And it was out of the box. I ran 4 km in it two days before the marathon. The shoe runs hot get a thinner sock with it.
Thanks for the great video Ben! I have the Superblast 1 which I picked up on sale at the end of last year and have really enjoyed using them for most of my running this year. I’ve done over 800km in them so far and they are still going strong, so I think their durability does help to justify the higher price. As you said, they are just so versatile, but they are probably not the best option for easy recovery runs due to their firmness and I do have some faster carbon-plated shoes for racing (Nike Vaporfly 2 and Hoka Rocket X2).
I recently picked up the Hoka Skyward X for easy recovery runs, but the funny thing is that I’ve grown to like them even more than my Superblasts for normal daily running too. They’ve got an incredibly bouncy ride and a nice rockered feel through the footstrike which makes them so much fun to run in. I thought they would be slow due to their heavy weight, but I recently did a half marathon at close to PR pace without even trying. The weight seems to disappear for me on long steady runs and I’m not a heavy runner at 68kg. The biggest downside for me with these shoes is the high price (even more expensive than the Superblasts here in Australia), but luckily I got them at a discount and I don’t mind paying more for something that will make me happy every time I lace them up.
I appreciate a youtuber that pays for their own shoes and puts decent mileage into them 👍 im a puma convert with 2 in my 2 shoe rotation of the magnify 2 and Deviate 2.....i want to get the magmax 😊
Thanks Ben, great informative video 🙌🏽🙏🏾😊. If I can get a hold of a pair 😭, it’ll be the Superblast 2 for me.
I love max stack/cushion shoes and have the SB2, MagMax Nitro, Glycerin Max, More v5, and Skyward X. I also have the Neo Vista and Mach X 2 which I would group with the SB2 as lighter, faster, and more versatile variety of max cushion shoes compared to the rest which are heavier and geared more towards easy/daily/recovery types of running. They are all very good or even great in their own ways. They each have their own unique feel and ride.
The SB2 is by far the best all-rounder; no need to say more. The MagMax feels a bit firm, is propulsive, and can definitely pick up the pace. The More v5 is best for easy plodding recovery types of runs. It's so plush although it does have a little more bounce to it compared to the v4. The Glycerin Max sits somewhere in between the MagMax and More v5 and is probably the best "easy all-rounder". Haha.
The Skyward X kind of sits in its own category. It looks like an easy/recovery type of shoe but is quite peppy due to the carbon plate and feels and rides more like a lighter and responsive daily trainer that would also be good for tempo runs. It surprised me because I thought it'd be a plush easy run shoe in the vein of More v5 but it's very bouncy with a firm snap to it that makes you want to pick up the pace. Very interesting shoe with an unexpected character which I've come to like a lot.
Haven't tried the Nimbus 26 although I had the Nimbus 25 that I thought was okay but didn't really like. Curious what the GlideRide Max is like as I enjoyed the GlideRide 3 even though I thought the ride was kind of boring. Well, I feel like I'm maxed out with the max stack/cushion shoes now for the next year or so. All the brands are putting out really good running shoes now and it's good to see that they all have their own unique take on what each type of shoe should be like. It really is the best time to be a runner.
How come you have so many shoes from the same category, out of interest?
Thanks for the info, I’m a shoe addict like you😂
@@Jon-hb6gx Rather ignorance.
@@weuek haha
@Jon-hb6gx Wisdom comes with experience (to some).
I'm very happy with the NB 1080 v13s I just picked up on discount after the v14s just released. I'm thinking of picking up another pair.
Any chance of best Stability shoes please Ben ?
Great review, Ben. The Glycerin Max is $20 more in Australia. It’s a whopping $350.
Really helpful video!
I am curious about the Asics trabuco max if you happen to wanna try it.
It will be in a video next week!
The Saucony Hurricane 24 is currently my favorite max cushion shoe for slower efforts. Hard to beat the Superblast 2 for speedier sessions, though.
What feels softer the superblasts or hurricane 24?
@camonly849 Hurricane 24 feels softer. The Superblast 2 will soften up as it breaks in. The Hurricane 24 softens during the run at around 8-10K, but firms uo again after a few hours. The Hurricane when it's firm and a broken in Superblast 2 are pretty close, but the Superblast is still firmer
@@thenoiseph awesome thanks! Looking at the new balance more v5 as everyone is saying that is one of the softest shoes, plus I like how it has a lower drop.
I did have the superblast 2 but sadly they were nit true to size, for short distances up to 6k they felt fine but when i tried 16k i ended up with blue toe nails, luckily for me i got a full refund even though i had put 88k’s on them. I will certainly pick up a pair half a size up when they become available again.
Another great review.
Just wondering if you could add to the spec table if the shoes are race legal.
You mentioned that the Superblast 2 could be used for races but with a stack height of 45 mm presumably they are illegal according to the rules and hence technically a runner could be disqualified.
Skyward x.......on my 3rd pair. After 900km the are still in great shape......expecting to get close to 2000km of road miles in them.......went up half a size for my second pair and my toes loves them! My only training shoe.... for a 55yr old you just cant beat them!
Hi, just a thanks for the content and training packs. I bought the 1:45 HM one and managed to get every session done. Ended up with 1:38:26. Very pleased thanks.
That’s amazing! Congrats on your PB 🎉
Great review as usual. FYI ASICS offers a Nimbus 26 “TR” presumably this is a better winter/wet road grip.
I will replace my very used Invincible 3 with the MagMax Nitro ! I want a fantastic grip to pair with my Velocity Nitro 3, my best daily trainer and preferred shoes to run in raining days.
What do you like most about the Velocity Nitro 3 as a daily trainer?
@cosmocentric3 the grip and then the stability of the middle foot to the forefoot.
My fastest 5km run of the year I could beat my previous record ( with a Magic Speed 3) by 15 seconds ! And the ground was wet after some rain during the previous night.
So you see, if you have the grip , enough stability and comfort it can beat a lighter running shoes that is not as stable, comfortable at high speeds and have a bit less grip. A fantastic grip gives me confidant in my self to go run faster ...
The downside of the Velocity Nitro 3 is the eva in the heel that is not soft ( but gives great stability) ,so if you use the shoes to run slowly and heel strikes it will not be that comfortable.
Have a great day.
@@MiracleWarriors Thanks for that info. I have the Fade colorway on the way for the VN3. I loved the VN2’s for easy miles (not recovery) and the DVN2’s for faster efforts. The grip on both were AMAZING.
While the VN2 had a traditional ride/feel, something about them still felt plush. Hoping the same for the VN3.
I visited a huge shoestore where I was able to try the new balance more 5, the asics nimbus 26 and the new Brooks glycerin max. I instantly fell in love with the Brooks. I am not the lightest runner with about 94 kgs, and I am injury prone. But with the Brooks I had zero problems. It saves my legs, and the rocker guides my stride so well that it provides enough stability for me. Of all the shoes I have owned and tried so far since I started running a year ago this is by far my favorite. I now have a two shoe rotation with the Brooks and the puma deviate nitro 2.
Nice video as always
You sound almost identical to me. I'm about 90kg too and run in Deviate Nitro 2 shoes. I'm looking for a long run shoe so the Brooks is definitely now something for me to consider.
I'm 90kg. The velocity nitro 2 is a much better daily trainer than the DN2, which I have speed/fartlek/interval sessions..
@@ramblingimbecile2295 definetly give it a try. This Saturday I had a 17km longrun with some half marathon paces in there and the brooks did amazing.
@@Jon-hb6gx I haven't tried it, but all my favorite shoe reviewers (belive in the run, konfuzi and Ben parks) loved the deviate and I like it to. Now after the brooks I only use the deviate for my speedy days and the brooks for everything else
@@ramblingimbecile2295 definetly give the brooks a try. I have to force myself to use the deviate, that's how much I like the feeling in the brooks.
I appreciate all your reviews. I recently bought the Nike Vaporfly 3 in a men's size 8.5. I didn't expect it to be much larger than my Pegasus 41 in the same size. I've run around 50 miles with it so far. It's comfortable and significantly improves my speed, but I find it too narrow for my foot. I wasn't expecting any pain on the side of my foot during long runs, which I hadn’t experienced with my Pegasus 41. I'm considering getting another pair, possibly the Brooks or Adidas Boston 12. Should I stick with size 8.5, or should I try a different size?
This is a great video. Thanks for this breakdown, great to here your views on the different optipns
I am an avid walker and just starting out with my running journey and have shortlisted these shoes
ASICS NOOSA TRI 16
ASICS GT1000 12
Adidas Ultrabounce
Brooks Ghost Max
Can you suggest which shoe will be good for starting out my running journey which can also help me out in my walking
The Adidas SL2
Great video Ben. You have me convinced to keep an eye out for the superblasts to find on deal. Looks like a great option.
Really curious to know your footlength in cm! That way it gives a better idea with the sizing of these shoes. I know theres width and foot volume that come into play as well but footlength gives best indicator of how these shoes fit! And how mucn space in the toebox is also a matter of personal preference. But I have noticed that some Shoetubers advise a much longer space in the toebox than less experienced runners would think is suitable! I think Matt B goes for really oversized shoes. But then maybe taller runners prefer more space in toebox? Longer legs = more force generated by natural fulcrum of leg? Interested to know your thoughts on this as well?!
Great video thanks Ben 😊👌 abit off topic but will you be expanding your clothing range to include your own Shorts? and while your at it what about some socks!
We are hoping to get shorts in 2025! Thanks Paul.
@@BenParkes Look forward to it 👌😊
I'm using the ON cloudsurfer... for my easy runs... super confortable. Based your review will try the Superblast
Great Video, but I kind of feel that the Superblast is in a different category to all the rest and should be up against the Balos, Mach X2, Puma Deviate Nitro 3 and the Neo Vista. If you removed the Superblast what would your pick be?
I've been using the Nimbus since version 21, so even before the stack-height was increased drastically, and I really love them. I use them as daily trainer for most my recovery, easy and long runs. I still have quite some other shoes in rotation (Novablast, Superblast (1 and 2), Metaspeed, Hoka Rincons and some more non-Asics), but majority of my running time is spent in the Nimbus. Asics really has to mess new iterations up to get me away from using them. (Which of course I hope won't happen!)
Agree
wait u pull ur shoe laces very tight before tieing? u don't lose blood flow in the feet after 10km??
Ben what's your choice of shoe for a easy/steady 15 miler out the V5 and the Magmax ?
Are the superblast 2s worth picking up if I already have the hoka cielo x1?
How would the Saucony Triumph match up against these shoes? It seems like it could have been included in this review.
Have the skyward x and love them, have the superblast and love them, had the brooks g max and although a really nice shoe they hurt my foot arch so they were returned to brooks after running 70k in them, picking up the puma mag max today as a replacement for some winter miles. I also have the nimbus 26 and much prefer the 25, 26 is harder and so noisy. Have the more v 5 and way too soft for me, they hurt my knees so retired after just 10k… I have a shoe addiction lol…
I've got the Glycerin 20; I really like it for my long runs. I might upgrade to the Glycerin Max once I retire the 20s. I appreciate the review!
Glycerin 21 is already a great upgrade, I'm telling you.
@@Guzman8Vlc It has 3mm more to its midsole, right?
I miss the Brazilian Olympikus Corre Max in this list. Amazing cushioning for half price.😉
I just ran a 2:59 marathon. I want to get faster. I am thinking if getting one of your plans but I seem to fall in between the L4 and L5 plan. Which do you recommend. In my last training block I was averaging 90K a week peaking at 105K.
Hello Ben, thanks for your informative video! I'm considering getting a More V5 recently, and would like to know how the outsole wears out after some mileage since I'm a heavier runner, thank you😊
What would you recommend as the best for a heavier beginner runner (90-95kg) with a slight pronation?
Team puma! More versatile than the others presented so not that expensive as you mentioned
Still on the lookout for the replacements for my much missed Nike Invincible 2's. Have my fingers crossed for the 4's.
Is there any current shoe that has the Invincble 1/2 feeling?
I was sitting on The Sail Loft watching you make some of this footage I think. 😅 Looked like an amazing area for a run.
I really don't get the Superblast 2 love at the moment. It's just way too firm, so for me, it shouldn't be considered max 'cushion'. Max-stack firm/responsive yes. But cushion brings to mind something that is easy on the legs/joints. But it gives me aches due to the firmness. I'm only 25-30km in though, so hoping that it gets better as it breaks in.
Everyone has different likes in shoes, and not everybody likes super soft and often mushy ride .... actually quite a lot of people prefer firm ride
My SB1 took a little breaking in. Keep it going. I didn't really notice until about 50 miles on mine.
As always, a massively helpful video. Thank you
Why is the Superblast not a good recovery shoe? What would be a good choice?
It's not a bad choice if you had to pick one shoe, but it's a little more firm and not as cushiony.
The New Balance would be a much better option! The Superblast is quite firm and better suited for faster than recovery pace.
First run in my brand new pair of superblast 2s just this morning. Every bit as good as advertised IMO.
and it is still getting better!
50km in and they get even better as they bed in.
@@TheMaximilianMck looking forward to it
I sent the Pumas back after walking around in them in the house. They just didn’t feel right. I would have liked to try them on a run but couldn’t send them back after.
I found the puma nitro foam needs 50km to get to its optimal feel and performance,I don’t know about other brands as I am happy with puma,cheers mate 👍
@ I couldn’t work out if I liked them, so they went back. They may have been brilliant on a run.
Love my NB fresh foam more, though I am not a runner. Super comfortable, I lift weights in them.
Really want to try the Superblast 2, but can’t bring myself to buy one at full retail price. Maybe when I find one on discount
Discount on superblast 2 good luck people can barely get hold of them at full RRP let alone discount.
good luck finding a discount, I bought v1 at sticker price when it came out and kept looking for a discount to get another one, never saw any worth mentioning, even when v2 came out (which I then got). But they are so durable that they are well worth the price.
I got my Superblast 2 for about 23% off. Asics Philippines was running a promotion to sign up for One Asics, offering a 10% discount. On top of that, One Asics members get a 15% voucher during their birthday month. I probably wouldn't have gotten it at full retail, but at 23% off (the 2nd discount applied to the already discounted price), it was too good to pass up
I don't think you'll ever get one at a discount. People are upselling the shoes like crazy on eBay and even pre-orders for the shoe sell out in a few days. I pre-ordered the next color drop and some sizes are already sold out lol.
You can def get it for a 15-20% discount on SportsShoes in the UK - they do random restocks so would keep an eye out. You can also get 10% discount on birthday month if you get a OneAsics membership. It’s honestly not has hard to get as people say as long as you keep on top of release dates and regularly check restocks.
Love this comparison and own 5 from your selection but I think people are often misled or it is often misunderstood that super soft shoes like the more V5 will look after and protect your legs! For some maybe this is the case but for others it can be harmful to knees, hips etc to run in super soft deep sinking shoes. R there is soft and then tooo soft.
Any thoughts on Altra? Big fan owing to my wide feet and curious to try the new FWD Via which seems to be getting good reviews
Another great video, thank you!
Genuine question though, what is the benefit of Max Cushion shoes like Puma if the sole is on the firm side?
What is 'True to Size' means.? Extra space between? New runner here
Thought I might see the MIZUNO Neo Vista in here Ben. 🤔
Ben which superblast last longer v1 or v2?
Hi Ben, can you please review the new Asics Novablast 5?
Just got the Invincible run 3 for 50 dollars 😬
Camt beat that. They are a really good shoe. Couple gripes, but overall fantastic.
Wtf! Where from?
The bast
Another great vid thanks. If I were to choose a pair of shoes just for recovery and easy easy miles, I'd choose Saucony Hurricane 24 or Asics Glide-ride Max. I know they are both stability shoes but that is the whole idea. You want something to take care of your legs and make running easier. Those two I mentioned are not 100% stability so neutral runners like me can enjoy running in them also. For max something cushion that can do a bit of everything as an all around daily, the Superblast followed by Puma Magmax. Hoka Skyward X is a bit overpriced. The rest I would choose for walking standing long hours at work because of the squish under your feet and comfort.
The listed weight on the shoes which size is that?
I use US11.5 and both V5 and Madmax is much lover at 340 and 342 g
In find that The NB more v5 is more narrow around the big toe than the v4. The v4 i had standard fit en the v5 i went wide fit.
what do you think about the adidas prime x2 strung?
Brother help me, im torn between endorphon pro 4 vs cielo x1? Which one should i get? I run in very hilly area and will do my first marathon next month. Im not a fast runner
Watching this makes me want to order another Superblast 2.
I have to admit i've been sleeping on Puma. After getting the magmax its 100% my favourite shoe for most runs! So versatile! Yes it could shed a bit of weight but its not a problem really.
Superblast vs glideride max? Same?
Searching for the highest cushion trail running shoe, is it the Hoka Stinson?
How wide is asics nimbus 26 in standard width? Still narow?
Absolutely loved the ASICS what a shoe. Thanks Ben 🇿🇦🙌🏻
Nitrofoam for the magmax is not peba but nitrogen infused EVA
I never understand when people list a CON of a running shoe being poor ventilation / thick upper which leads to overheating. Ive never noticed or been overly bothered about warm feet when running!
Which is the best for flat feet/ over protonation
Can someone please suggest a non carbon plated shoe that will be great for a marathon race. I can't afford a carbon plated shoe. I am open to all brands! Comfort is key
Hi Ben. I’m writing to you from Barcelona, Spain.
I am aware that the comments section is not a consulting room, but…😅😅😅😊😊😊
I’m looking at running shoes for the Barcelona Marathon next March.
Since I started running I’ve basically used 2 brands:
Nike at the beginning and in recent years Adidas with the Solar Glide model.
Years ago I tried some Nimbus (when I started trying half marathon) and a pair of NB 1080s that must have been faulty as they started to rub around the 4km mark…
I’m 1’80m tall, now I weigh 76-78 kilograms, I use insoles, … I don’t know what else I could tell you that would help or advise me on some shoes, and they’re not too expensive 😅😇
The marathon pace would be around 6’/km (a priori although this will be established more and better later on 😋).
Thank you very much in advance.
is the puma magmax as firm as the VN3?
Have you try adidas evo sl?
Not yet. I tried to buy it but didn't get lucky in their competition. Will hopefully buy it when it goes on sale soon!
I wonder they dont make brown colour or mix with brown.Many are colourful.
Please try on cloud eclipse☺️
You say superblast isnt the best for recovery, what is?
Buying new trainers is like waiting for my mortgage renewal quite scary prices and can’t understand why
You are an expert, I have all 6... I just don't understand why Nimbus is above the MagMax, the Nimbus is boring.... I love you famous, because of you I bought all 6, Nimbus was unnecessary hahaha 😅
Anyone know if Superblast 2 is coming out with any new colors?
For 200 bucks I wanna love the color you know? Want that shoe in the lime green from nova blast 4 haha
Reddit threads have said another release will be done in December for two new colourways. Probably just letting NB5 have its own air for a bit before restocking again.
@@eirabeecool! Thank you much!
What about the Adidas Prime X?
Puma is cheap in Australia compared to the Glycerin max. 2
$280 vs $350.
thank you ben
How about the Brooks Ghost Max?
Nimbus will be my next shoe and now they have glideride max that’s 3 from ASICS alone…
Can you use max cushion shoes if you heel strike?
Of course! :)
The superblast 2 is just so good to my legs, I hardly wear my supercomp trainer 2s now…
No Puma Magnify Nitro 2?
good bargain alternative. 👍🏼
Yes I wonder how magnify compares to mag max - it seems all shoe tubers forgot it even exist lol
@@tkwasik they only care about newish models tbh.. magmax is probably better but magnify is decent. At 30mm forefoot stack probably doesn't even make the "max cushion" cut anymore 😂
Man I love max stack max cushion running shoes. Anyone who doesn't like them is mad, mad I tell you!
i got the nimbus 26 there pretty good, but you need to put 50k in the shoes before they come alive. ( there becoming softer )
Couldnt get on with the nimbus26 for anything over 10k foot slips around inside. SB2 is a perfect shoe and only £20 more expensive ..no 🧠er
Saucony Triumph 22?