ASICS SONICBLAST vs MEGABLAST

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ASICS SONICBLAST
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Our Verdict

ASICS SONICBLAST

ASICS MEGABLAST

Both the ASICS SONICBLAST and ASICS MEGABLAST are performance-oriented options from the Japanese brand, but they fit in distinctly different slots in its lineup. The SONICBLAST is a plated super trainer designed for faster efforts, with a dual-layer midsole that combines FF Turbo² and FF Blast Max around a partial plate, giving it a firmer, snappier forefoot that favors high-cadence turnover. It can handle easy miles too, though its real strength is moderate uptempo work. The MEGABLAST, on the other hand, is an unplated max-cushion trainer built entirely on FF Turbo² foam. It is actually lighter despite its taller stack, and delivers a softer, more cushioned ride that feels bouncy and energetic while remaining versatile across daily mileage, long runs, and faster sessions.

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Variants

  • SONICBLAST (Black/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
  • SONICBLAST (Citron/Tranquil Teal - (Men - US 9))
  • SONICBLAST (Cream/Blue Fade - (Men - US 9))
  • SONICBLAST (Cream/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
  • SONICBLAST (Dark Pink Clay/White - (Women - US 7))
  • SONICBLAST (Winter Sea/Stillwater - (Men - US 9))
  • 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))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.7
7.9

Plate 
 

3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None

Weight  

6.2
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.2
7.2

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Weight 
 

256.1 g (9.03 oz)
229.9 g (8.11 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

47.0 mm
44.6 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

37.1 mm
35.9 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.9 mm
8.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

ASICS SONICBLAST 3D Model Full Shoe
ASICS MEGABLAST 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
96 mm (3.8")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

72 mm (2.8")
80 mm (3.2")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

112 mm (4.4")
119 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.94
2.15

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.02
3.31
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

ASICS SONICBLAST 3D Model Internal
ASICS MEGABLAST 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

281 mm (11.1")
282 mm (11.1")

Internal Heel Width 
 

65 mm (2.6")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

91 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
No
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Other Features  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Semi-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.2
8.4

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

81.8%
82.9%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.2
8.3

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

81.8%
82.8%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.8
9.3

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.67 J
4.35 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

11.06 J
12.12 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

20.36 J
21.19 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

9.0
9.4

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.47 J
6.16 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

10.34 J
11.21 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

15.45 J
16.62 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.1
3.8

Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

46.5 N/mm
41.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

82.7 N/mm
80.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

178.9 N/mm
190.4 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

6.5
6.0

Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

74.0 N/mm
69.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

157.5 N/mm
141.0 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

328.4 N/mm
308.6 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.3
8.9

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.22 J
10.19 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.00 J
9.98 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.84 J
9.84 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.73 J
9.74 J

ASICS SONICBLAST

ASICS MEGABLAST

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