Step 02 — The lineup
6 shoes scored across eleven metrics · Any purpose
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Asics Superblast 3 — Max-stack super trainer that can race a half and log easy miles.
Sizing note
Everything here fits true to size. Leave a thumbnail of space at the toe.
Durability
Expect roughly 492 miles before the midsole flattens out.
Step 03 — Every metric
| Metric | Mizuno Wave Sky 6 | Mizuno Wave Sky 8(2024) | Asics Gel-Nimbus 27(2025) | Brooks Glycerin 23(2025) | Asics Gel-Kayano 32(2025) | Saucony Procyon Max | Nike Vomero 18(2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 317 g / 11.2 oz | 277 g / 9.8 oz | 305 g / 10.8 oz | 303 g / 10.7 oz | 304 g / 10.7 oz | 300 g / 10.6 oz | 325 g / 11.5 oz |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Stack (heel) | 40 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 38 mm | 40 mm | 36 mm | 45 mm |
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| Toe-box | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Plate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Intended pace | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 8:30–12:00 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi | 9:00–12:00 /mi | 9:30–12:30 /mi | 8:30–11:30 /mi |
| Purpose | Recovery, Long run | Recovery, Long run | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Recovery, Long run, Daily | Daily, Long run, Recovery | Recovery, Daily | Recovery, Long run, Daily |
| Sizing | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size |
| Durability | ~500 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi | ~500 mi | ~450 mi | ~500 mi |
| Price | $155 | $175 | $165 | $165 | $180 | $120 | $150 |
Your reference shoe is shown first for context. Cushioning, flexibility and stability are rated 1–5, where 5 stability means the most guidance and 1 means fully neutral.