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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
40.2 mm
Weight
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Saucony Endorphin Azura
The Saucony Endorphin Azura is a better choice for faster training than the ASICS SUPERBLAST 2. It returns more energy at both the heel and forefoot while offering similar stability and cushioning for long runs. That said, the ASICS shoe is better if you prefer a softer forefoot and a little more cushioning for easy mileage.
Variants
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- Endorphin Azura (Black/Aqua - (Women - US 7))
- Endorphin Azura (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.7
7.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
6.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
242.0 g (8.54 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
44.7 mm
40.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.6 mm
32.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
7.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
70 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.6")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
2.34
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.31
3.53
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
95 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
No
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.4 mm (0.016")
0.2 mm (0.007")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.8 mm (-0.108")
-2.7 mm (-0.104")
Forefoot Fit: Height
8.4
10
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.2 mm (-0.085")
1.0 mm (0.040")
Arch Fit: Width
6.1
9.7
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.7 mm (-0.223")
2.8 mm (0.108")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.5
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
33 mm (1.3")
29 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
22.7%
19.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
25.2°
25.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.5
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
47 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
69.7%
70.8%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
30.3°
28.1°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
FF BLAST TURBO+
PWRRUN PB
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
PEBA
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")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.5 mm (0.1")
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
14.0%
27.5%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
5.7
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
8.8 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
23.3 hrs
Time To Dry
33.4 hrs
Water Absorption
8.0
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
38.8%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.3
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
77.2%
80.9%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.4
8.3
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
77.9%
82.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.4
8.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.39 J
3.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.61 J
10.55 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.70 J
19.04 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.9
8.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.56 J
5.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.95 J
9.59 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
14.90 J
14.61 J
Heel Firmness
7.3
7.3
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
45.4 N/mm
44.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
52.0 N/mm
51.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
69.2 N/mm
69.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.4
7.5
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
52.1 N/mm
56.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
66.1 N/mm
70.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
90 N/mm
95 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.3
8.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.44 J
8.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.16 J
8.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
8.89 J
8.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.62 J
8.53 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.7
7.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
107 N
107 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.8
7.8
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
70.2%
69.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.8
8.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.1 N/mm
19.5 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
259 N
366 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.2
6.2
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
12.1 mm
12.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
21.2 mm
21.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
27.4 mm
27.3 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.7
6.3
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
15.3 mm
14.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
19.7 mm
18.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
22.7 mm
21.6 mm
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Saucony Endorphin Azura
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