ASICS MEGABLAST vs Nike Vomero Premium

The ASICS MEGABLAST and the Nike Vomero Premium are two shoes surrounded by hype and packed full of cushioning. They are a great study in the contrasting innovation strategies of their respective brands: ASICS has been at the forefront in developing Aliphatic-TPU-based foams, and the FF Turbo² in the MEGABLAST is one of the lightest and bounciest of any training shoe. Nike, meanwhile, has been experimenting with incorporating multiple technologies into its midsoles, and the Vomero Premium's combination of PEBA-based ZoomX foam and AirZoom capsules feels fun and wildly different from almost any other shoe. But by keeping it simple, the MEGABLAST can deliver better energy return and almost as good cushioning in a significantly lighter shoe. The Vomero Premium's edge in cushioning is achieved by having a significantly taller stack underfoot, which also makes it less stable.