ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 vs adidas Adizero Evo SL

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
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Updated Feb 13, 2026 10:05 PM

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Our Verdict

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

adidas Adizero Evo SL

The ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 and adidas Adizero Evo SL are both super popular shoes because they blur traditional categories and deliver true versatility without relying on a plate. The ASICS is the more max-cushion option, feeling especially at home on long runs and steady efforts. Yet, it still stays smooth and capable when you shift into marathon pace, uptempo segments, and pace variations. The adidas goes in a lighter, more responsive direction, using a partial plastic shank and a less plush but bouncier midsole that feels great for uptempo work. As a result, the adidas tends to feel more efficient when you're pushing the pace. In contrast, the ASICS feels better suited to covering longer distances comfortably without losing its ability to pick it up.

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Variants

  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))
  • Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
  • Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Men - US 9))

Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.4
7.7

Heel Stack Height 
 

44.7 mm
36.9 mm

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.4
8.4

Weight  

6.5
7.5

Plate 
 

None
Plastic Shank

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.5
7.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

247.5 g (8.73 oz)
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Stack Height Photo
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Stack Height Photo

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
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 3D Model Full Shoe
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adidas Adizero Evo SL 3D Model Full Shoe

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
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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Preview 3D
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
adidas Adizero Evo SL 3D Model Internal

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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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Width Photo
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Width Photo

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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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Height Photo
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Height Photo

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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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Arch Fit Photo
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Arch Fit Photo

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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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Toe Clearance Photo
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Toe Clearance Photo

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Other Features Photo
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
Plastic Shank
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

7.3
8.1

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Energy Return
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

77.2%
81.4%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.4
8.4

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Energy Return
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

77.9%
83.3%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

8.4
8.0

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Cushioning Picture
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Cushioning

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
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.9
8.1

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Cushioning

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
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Heel Firmness 
 

4.3
5.0

Heel Firmness  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Firmness
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Heel Firmness

Firmness At 550N 
 

48.5 N/mm
47.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

83.6 N/mm
98.2 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

177.4 N/mm
234.4 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

6.7
8.0

Forefoot Firmness  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Firmness
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Firmness

Firmness At 800N 
 

81.9 N/mm
96.4 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

168.2 N/mm
209.8 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

316.3 N/mm
459.6 N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.3
7.6

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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adidas Adizero Evo SL Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

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
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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

adidas Adizero Evo SL

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