MEGABLAST
A lightweight road trainer using FF TURBO SQUARED foam across varied speeds and distances.
Checked US price · 2026-09-07. Before tax and shipping. Selected Black/White colorway.
The shoe at a glance.
The MEGABLAST is a lightweight, unplated road trainer that uses soft FF TURBO SQUARED cushioning across daily mileage and faster workouts. Strong energy return and traction give it useful versatility for runners who change pace and distance within their training. The main compromise is weak durability around the toe box, which deserves attention if upper wear often ends the life of your shoes. Its standard-width fit is slightly snug with limited space above the toes, so check upper pressure as well as the length.
Pros and cons
Our summary of published testing and reviewer impressions. Checked 2026-10-03.
Pros
- High rebound and impact protection in a light package.
- Outsole rubber combines dependable grip with durability.
- Useful across a broad range of paces.
Cons
- The mesh around the toes wore poorly in testing.
- Rubber coverage leaves parts of the underside exposed.
A closer look
Where it fits in your running
Recorded uses: everyday runs, faster training. Designed for road running.
Cushioning and ride
Published testing found an unusually broad mix of cushioning, bounce and low weight. The upper's durability is a separate consideration from the stronger outsole rubber.
Our editorial ride category: soft.
Fit and sizing
Independent testing found a slightly snug fit and limited toebox height.
Recorded widths: standard.
ASICS unisex listing explicitly lists Standard.
Unisex listing; widths and linked price apply to the recorded product range. Check your size and stock at the retailer. An offered width does not guarantee personal fit.
Before you choose
Independent testing found weak toebox durability despite strong traction and energy return.
Manufacturer specifications
Specifications from the brand’s product information.
- Listed weight
- 230 g
- Heel-to-toe drop
- 8 mm
- Heel stack height
- Not verified
- Plate
- No plate
- Support
- Neutral
- Recorded product range
- Unisex
- Widths offered
- Standard
Source: ASICS product page . Listed weights may refer to different reference sizes.
Follow the evidence.
Information checked 2026-09-07. Ride and fit descriptions use brand information and published reviews where available; matching categories are our editorial interpretation.
- ASICS product details Official identity, intended use and listed specifications. The linked market may differ from the US.
- US price and buying options Selected Black/White colorway.
Plate-free construction confirmed by the exact independent review.
Know what sits behind the advice.
Product information and editorial guidance help you compare. Catalog details checked 2026-09-07.
From the manufacturer
Identity, intended use, offered widths, and listed specifications. We label these as brand figures; reference sizes can differ.
Read ASICS’s specificationsFit and ride notes
Brand information and published reviews inform the descriptions of comfort, fit, and ride. Use these notes to choose pairs to try; your experience can differ.
Our matching categories
Ride labels and recommendation rules are editorial interpretations of the recorded sources. They describe catalog matches and cannot guarantee personal fit.
How the finder choosesA missing specification means “not verified,” not zero. Price and availability need a fresh check at the retailer.