ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 vs Dynafish Xiaonian: Which Running Shoe Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v0.15

Updated Sep 25, 2026 03:21 PM

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Heel Stack Height 46.6 mm

Weight 232.6 g (8.20 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 7.1 mm

Plate None

Heel Stack Height 40.6 mm

Weight 192.5 g (6.79 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 9.4 mm

Plate None

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Our Verdict

ASICS SUPERBLAST 3

Dynafish Xiaonian

The Dynafish Xiaonian is a better all-around choice than the ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 if you want a lightweight shoe for daily runs and faster efforts. It combines lower weight with greater stability and higher energy return, without giving up much impact protection. Its roomier forefoot and less restrictive arch also make the fit more accommodating. The ASICS is better for runners who prioritize maximum cushioning on long runs. It absorbs more impact as the miles add up and has a softer forefoot, but it weighs considerably more.

Variants

SUPERBLAST 3 (Cobalt Burst/Light Orange - (Men - US 9))
SUPERBLAST 3 (Seashell/Sun Coral - (Men - US 9))

Xiaonian (Black - (Men - US 9))
Xiaonian (Burning Sun - (Women - US 7))

Review

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Notice: Two or more of the products being compared have been tested with different test methodologies. Some of the results aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our running shoes test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing

8.0

8.4

Weight

7.1

8.4

Full Comparison

Half/Full Marathon Racing

8.0

8.4

5K/10K Racing

6.6

7.5

Long Run

7.9

8.0

Daily Training

8.0

8.1

Energy Return

7.8

8.4

Stability

6.4

7.2

Cushioning

9.4

8.9

Bounciness

7.8

7.6

Snappiness

6.4

6.6

Roll

7.6

7.5

True To Size

9.1

9.5

Wet & Warm Weather

7.2

Design

Weight

7.1

8.4

Right Shoe Weight Photo

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Dynafish Xiaonian Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo

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Weight

232.6 g (8.20 oz)

192.5 g (6.79 oz)

Stack Heights

Stack Height Photo

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Heel Stack Height

46.6 mm

40.6 mm

Forefoot Stack Height

39.5 mm

31.2 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop

7.1 mm

9.4 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop

8.0 mm

7.0 mm

External Shape

3D Model Full Shoe

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Outsole Heel Width

96 mm (3.8")

97 mm (3.8")

Outsole Arch Width

79 mm (3.1")

80 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width

119 mm (4.7")

118 mm (4.7")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio

2.06

2.39

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio

3.01

3.78

Internal Shape

3D Model Internal

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Internal Length

280 mm (11.0")

275 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width

67 mm (2.6")

58 mm (2.3")

Internal Forefoot Width

91 mm (3.6")

94 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available

Forefoot Fit: Width

8.9

Forefoot Width Photo

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation

-0.3 mm (-0.010")

4.1 mm (0.160")

Toe TTS Deviation

-0.2 mm (-0.009")

-1.4 mm (-0.056")

Forefoot Fit: Height

7.8

8.2

Forefoot Height Photo

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Toe TTS Deviation

-2.7 mm (-0.106")

-2.3 mm (-0.092")

Arch Fit: Width

6.0

9.8

Arch Fit Photo

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Arch Width TTS Deviation

-5.8 mm (-0.229")

-0.6 mm (-0.023")

Length Fit

Toe Clearance Photo

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Heel Rocker Geometry

7.2

6.6

Heel Rocker Photo

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Heel Spring

20 mm (0.8")

21 mm (0.8")

Heel Apex Position

20.0%

29.8%

Heel Rocker Angle

18.4°

13.7°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry

7.7

8.3

Forefoot Rocker Photo

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Toe Spring

55 mm (2.2")

62 mm (2.4")

Toe Apex Position

66.7%

58.5%

Forefoot Rocker Angle

28.8°

27.3°

Foam

Primary Foam Picture

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Secondary Foam Picture

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Dynafish Xiaonian Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name

FF LEAP

Not Advertised

Primary Foam Type

A-TPU

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

Width

5.0 mm (0.2")

4.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness

1.7 mm (0.1")

1.5 mm (0.1")

Stretch

15.0%

12.5%

Breathability

7.5

Breathability Video

Upper Breathability

Upper Microscope Photo

Time-To-Dry

6.8

Time-To-Dry Timelapse

Time-To-Dry Graph

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Time To 30% Dry

7.6 hrs

Time To 70% Dry

18.9 hrs

Time To Dry

28.8 hrs

Water Absorption

7.3

Dry Weight Photo

Wet Weight Photo

Water Absorbed

43.7%

Other Features

Other Features Photo

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Tongue Gusset Type

Fully-gusseted

Semi-gusseted

Plate

None

Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return

7.7

8.0

Heel Compression Video

Heel Energy Return

Preview Graph

Heel Energy Return

79.2%

80.8%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return

7.9

8.6

Forefoot Compression Video

Forefoot Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Energy Return

80.4%

84.3%

Heel Cushioning

9.3

8.8

Heel Cushioning Picture

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Heel Cushioning

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Energy Absorbed At 550N

4.47 J

4.08 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N

11.96 J

11.05 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N

20.73 J

18.34 J

Forefoot Cushioning

9.5

9.1

Forefoot Cushioning Picture

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Forefoot Cushioning

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Energy Absorbed At 800N

6.85 J

5.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N

11.71 J

10.36 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N

17.03 J

15.20 J

Heel Firmness

5.1

5.9

Heel Firmness Graph

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Firmness At 550N

34.3 N/mm

36.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N

43.1 N/mm

46.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N

60.2 N/mm

65.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness

4.0

5.8

Forefoot Firmness Graph

Preview Graph

Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N

41.8 N/mm

49.6 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N

54.4 N/mm

63.2 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N

75 N/mm

87 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

9.1

8.5

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km

10.71 J

9.52 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km

10.42 J

9.29 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km

10.25 J

9.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km

10.10 J

9.04 J

Rocker Stiffness

7.7

7.5

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Preview Graph

Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker

107 N

101 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

7.5

7.9

Forefoot Bending Video

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

68.0%

70.5%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

6.7

5.9

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

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Forefoot Bending Resistance

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Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

12.1 N/mm

6.9 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force

239 N

243 N

Heel Compression Depth

7.6

7.1

Heel Compression Graph

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Dynafish Xiaonian Heel Compression Graph

Heel Compression At 550N

16.0 mm

15.0 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N

25.5 mm

23.9 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N

31.6 mm

28.9 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth

8.0

7.0

Forefoot Compression Graph

Preview Graph

Dynafish Xiaonian Forefoot Compression Graph

Forefoot Compression At 800N

19.1 mm

16.1 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N

23.9 mm

20.6 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N

27.2 mm

23.6 mm

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