The Sonicblast 2 is ASICS' plated super trainer, now 14g lighter than the original with a redesigned forked Pebax AstroPlate for a smoother, snappier toe-off. A dual-foam setup — FF Turbo² up top, FF Blast Max below — delivers a genuinely bouncy, propulsive ride.

The tall stack (up to 46mm heel / 38mm forefoot) puts this firmly in max-cushion territory, while the plate adds pop for tempo days without tipping into full racing-shoe fragility.

Best for runners wanting a lightweight, springy daily trainer that can also handle uptempo sessions — a step up in energy from ASICS' Novablast line.