Asics Sonic Blast 2
Asics Sonic Blast 2: building consensus — a public grade is not available yet; synthesized so far from 8 reviews across 8 creators, freshest review Oct 9, 2026.
TL;DR
The Asics Sonic Blast 2 earns a cautious consider. Fans of the first version or runners looking for a plated tempo shoe will likely appreciate the livelier ride. But the high stack and a polarising foam‑plate construction mean it's worth trying before buying — especially if you were lukewarm on the original.
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(8 of 10 primary mentions or 14 of 30 total mentions) so far
Verdict
No call yet
A grade will appear when the evidence is sufficient.
freshest review · Oct 9, 2026
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Best for
Best for runners who want one do-it-all shoe with a snappy, plated feel — think a 'plated Super NovaBlast' or an 'uptempo daily trainer.' It shines on tempo runs, cruisey long runs, and faster daily miles, and works well for first-timers dipping into a plated trainer or experienced runners wanting a flexible 'jack-of-all-trades' companion that can handle anything from short 5k-ish workouts up to marathon distance. The shoe is most rewarding if you land on your forefoot; heel-strikers may not get the full benefit of the trampoline pod up front. Not ideal as a dedicated recovery/easy shoe — reviewers found it a bit firm for true slow-day shuffling.
Facts & figures
Evidence is still building
(8 of 10 primary mentions or 14 of 30 total mentions) so far. The attributed reviews and editorial remain available while the grade is withheld.
Price & availability
Where to buy it
The cheapest of 6 live retailer prices. (No price-history chart — we don’t track that series yet, so we won’t draw one.)
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What reviewers said
- Reviewers across multiple channels agree that the Sonic Blast 2 is a noticeable improvement over its predecessor: it feels "way livelier" and the changes have "improved it massively." One reviewer calls it effectively a "plated Novablast," positioning it as a tempo‑oriented, plate‑equipped trainer that fills a clear role.
- One reviewer (Runnertia) is negative on the increased carrier foam and the combination of an EVA bottom with a plastic plate, calling the direction a clear downgrade.
- The same reviewer notes that the heel stack is 46 mm, which they describe as "alarming." There is also no consensus on whether the shoe's plate and foam setup is actually an improvement — opinions split sharply.
The reviews behind this verdict
The cited creator reviews, watchable — press play to jump to the moment each one informed the verdict.
EDDBUD
“the Sonic Blast 2 from AS6. There's a discount on that one. I found I can get it down to $144.449”
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RadDadBodTV
“Next up we're going to go with the Sonic Blast 2. Now, the Sonic Blast 1 for me was a little bit of a confusing shoe. ASICS on their website describes this as kind of a tempo shoe. So, really this is going to be for all intents and purposes your plated Novablast.”
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292Ktotal review views
535Kcombined reachadditive across channels · may overlap
16creator reviews
attention vs the catalogtop 46% in class
attention over the product’s life
Why the grade is pending
Yeah is still building enough review evidence to publish a grade.
14 mentions
How creator opinions explain it
A theme-by-theme synthesis of creator opinions has not been published for this shoe yet.
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