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Our Verdict
ASICS MEGABLAST
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.
Variants
- MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Men - US 9))
- MEGABLAST (Edo Purple/Black - (Women - US 7))
- MEGABLAST (White/Piedmont Grey - (Men - US 9))
- MEGABLAST (White/Piedmont Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero Premium (Barely Green/Barely Volt/Volt/Clay Green - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero Premium (Black/Anthracite/Volt/Iron Grey - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero Premium (Blue Tint/Aluminium/Pink Spell/Deep Royal Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero Premium (Sail/Coconut Milk/Total Orange/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
Weight
Forefoot Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
Full Comparison
Weight
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
Forefoot Stack Height
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
Outsole Arch Width
Outsole Forefoot Width
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
Internal Heel Width
Internal Forefoot Width
Wide Sizing Available
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Plate
Heel Energy Return
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Heel Cushioning
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
Forefoot Cushioning
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
ASICS MEGABLAST
Nike Vomero Premium
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