ASICS Superblast 2 vs NB SuperComp Trainer: Super-Trainer Head-to-Head

The two best super-trainers in the catalogue, both scoring 91/100 — one-shoe-quiver candidates that train daily and race respectably. The SuperComp Trainer is the more aggressive of the pair: a plate, 80% energy return (vs 75%), 12g lighter (234g vs 246g), and $25 cheaper at $155–$175. The Superblast 2 skips the plate and wins on versatility: a taller 41mm stack, a more stable 5mm-drop platform, and an 82/100 value score that reflects how many different jobs it does well. Both share a roomy 94mm toebox.

Choose the SuperComp Trainer if workout days are the priority — the plate and 80% energy return make it the faster shoe, and it doubles as a budget race-day option at $25 less.

Choose the Superblast 2 if you want one shoe for everything including long easy runs — the unplated, high-stack ride is gentler on legs day after day, which is exactly what a daily super-trainer should be.