ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 vs Brooks Hyperion Max 3

The Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and the ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 offer two different paths to a fast but cushioned trainer. Both have dual-density midsoles, featuring their respective brand's premium foam on top and a firmer carrier foam underneath. The Brooks adds a plastic plate to the midsole, while the ASICS is unplated. Both shoes have a rockered geometry, but the Brooks shoe's rocker is more aggressive and starts propelling forward earlier in the stride pattern. The end result is that the Brooks feels more propulsive and energetic, while the ASICS provides a more stable ride.