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.
ASICS Superblast 2 | New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $185 | $155▲ Best |
| Weight | 246g | 234g▲ Best |
| Heel drop | 5mm | 8mm |
| Heel stack | 41mm | 40mm |
| Midsole feel | 22 HC | 22 HC |
| CoreScore | 91 | 91 |
| Arch support | neutral | neutral |
| Best for | Long runs, Race day, Tempo workouts | Daily speed training, Tempo runs, Half marathon |
| Not ideal for | Recovery, Firm feel seekers | Full marathon racing, Recovery |
Who should buy which
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.
Read the full ASICS Superblast 2 review Read the full New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 review
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