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Heel Stack Height
44.7 mm
Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
36.9 mm
Weight
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
Plastic Shank
Our Verdict
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
adidas Adizero Evo SL
The ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 is a better choice than the adidas Adizero Evo SL for long runs. It's more cushioned and stays smooth and comfortable over longer distances while still handling faster segments. The adidas is lighter, bouncier, and more responsive, making it more efficient for workouts and faster runs.
Variants
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- Adizero Evo SL (Black/Iron Metallic/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.7
7.6
Weight
6.5
7.5
Heel Stack Height
44.7 mm
36.9 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
7.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
44.7 mm
36.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.6 mm
30.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.7")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
64 mm (2.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.6")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
2.27
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.31
3.77
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
276 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
7.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.4 mm (0.016")
-2.2 mm (-0.085")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.8 mm (-0.108")
-6.4 mm (-0.253")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.4
8.5
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.085")
-2.1 mm (-0.081")
Arch Fit: Width
6.1
8.5
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.7 mm (-0.223")
-2.6 mm (-0.103")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
7.4
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
33 mm (1.3")
21 mm (0.8")
Heel Apex Position
22.7%
20.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.2°
19.3°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.5
7.2
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
49 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
69.7%
62.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
30.3°
24.0°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
FF BLAST TURBO+
LIGHTSTRIKE PRO
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
TPEE
Secondary Foam Name
FF BLAST PLUS
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
Unknown
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.5 mm (0.1")
1.1 mm (0.0")
Stretch
14.0%
6.0%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
8.8
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
4.6 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
12.3 hrs
Time To Dry
17.9 hrs
Water Absorption
8.0
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
38.6%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Plastic Shank
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.3
8.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
77.2%
81.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.4
8.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
77.9%
83.3%
Heel Cushioning
8.4
8.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.39 J
3.46 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.61 J
10.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.70 J
17.07 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.9
8.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.56 J
5.16 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.95 J
8.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.90 J
12.68 J
Heel Firmness
7.3
7.7
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
45.4 N/mm
44.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
52.0 N/mm
52.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
69.2 N/mm
73.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.4
7.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
52.1 N/mm
53.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
66.1 N/mm
70.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
90 N/mm
98 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
7.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.44 J
8.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.16 J
8.17 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.89 J
8.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.62 J
7.99 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.7
6.1
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
107 N
63 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.8
7.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
70.2%
69.4%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.8
6.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.1 N/mm
9.4 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
259 N
247 N
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.7
6.3
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
15.3 mm
14.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
19.7 mm
18.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
22.7 mm
20.8 mm
Heel Compression Depth
6.2
6.0
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
12.1 mm
12.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
21.2 mm
20.8 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.4 mm
25.7 mm
Dry Concrete Grip
8.8
Dry Concrete Forefoot Video
Dry Concrete Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
254.6 N (57.2 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.99
Wet Concrete Grip
5.7
Wet Concrete Forefoot Video
Wet Concrete Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
153.7 N (34.6 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.60
Wet Aluminum Grip
6.1
Wet Aluminum Forefoot Video
Wet Aluminum Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
105.2 N (23.6 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.63
Gravel Grip
2.8
Gravel Forefoot Video
Gravel Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
44.2 N (9.9 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.27
Mud Grip
2.8
Mud Forefoot Video
Mud Forefoot Graph
Preview Graph
Sliding Force
44.5 N (10.0 lbf)
Coefficient Of Friction
0.27
Exposed Foam
7.0
Outsole Photo
Heel Exposed Foam
6.0
Forefoot Exposed Foam
8.0
Outsole Abrasion Wear
7.0
Outsole Durability Video
Outsole Durability Photo
Heel Abrasion Wear
6.0
Forefoot Abrasion Wear
8.0
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
adidas Adizero Evo SL
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