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Heel Stack Height
47.0 mm
Weight
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Heel Stack Height
45.1 mm
Weight
225.9 g (7.97 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.6 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Our Verdict
ASICS SONICBLAST
ASICS SONICBLAST 2
The ASICS SONICBLAST 2 is a better running shoe than the ASICS SONICBLAST. It’s lighter, has better cushioning for regular miles, and its cushioning holds up significantly better over extended efforts, making it the better option for longer distances and even finishing a marathon. It’s also a bit more stable, giving you a more reliable platform. The original SONICBLAST still has amazing cushioning and a slightly smoother ride, however, so it’s worth considering if you can find it heavily discounted.
Variants
- SONICBLAST (Black/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Citron/Tranquil Teal - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST 2 (Energy Aqua/Illuminate Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST 2 (Illuminate Yellow/Hazy Lilac - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.7
8.1
Weight
6.2
7.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.2
7.3
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
225.9 g (7.97 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
47.0 mm
45.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
37.1 mm
37.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
7.6 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.94
2.08
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.02
3.09
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
281 mm (11.1")
284 mm (11.2")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.9
9.2
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.1 mm (-0.006")
3.0 mm (0.118")
Toe TTS Deviation
2.0 mm (0.079")
-1.6 mm (-0.064")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.5
6.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-3.0 mm (-0.117")
-4.2 mm (-0.165")
Arch Fit: Width
6.4
9.9
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.3 mm (-0.209")
1.2 mm (0.047")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.0
8.0
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
19 mm (0.7")
25 mm (1.0")
Heel Apex Position
20.5%
18.7%
Heel Rocker Angle
17.6°
24.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.5
7.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
52 mm (2.0")
53 mm (2.1")
Toe Apex Position
67.5%
66.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.7°
27.9°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
FF TURBO²
FF TURBO²
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
A-TPU
Secondary Foam Name
FF BLAST MAX
FF BLAST MAX
Secondary Foam Type
Unknown
Unknown
Laces
Laces Picture
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
1.4 mm (0.1")
Stretch
8.0%
14.0%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
8.6
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
5.2 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
12.9 hrs
Time To Dry
19.3 hrs
Water Absorption
9.1
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
30.1%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.2
6.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
81.8%
75.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.2
7.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
81.8%
79.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.8
9.1
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.67 J
3.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.06 J
11.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
20.36 J
20.27 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.0
9.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.47 J
6.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.34 J
11.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.45 J
16.77 J
Heel Firmness
6.0
6.3
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
38.8 N/mm
41.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
46.9 N/mm
47.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
63.6 N/mm
65.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.7
5.1
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
54.4 N/mm
48.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
66.7 N/mm
60.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
91 N/mm
82 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
9.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.22 J
10.48 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.00 J
10.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.84 J
10.04 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.73 J
9.91 J
Rocker Stiffness
9.2
9.0
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
175 N
167 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.6
7.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
69.0%
71.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.9
7.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
15.1 N/mm
11.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
355 N
270 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.9
6.7
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
14.2 mm
13.2 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
23.4 mm
23.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
29.9 mm
29.1 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.6
7.3
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
14.7 mm
16.7 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
19.5 mm
21.6 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
22.6 mm
25.0 mm
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