ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 vs HOKA Mach 7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| ASICSSUPERBLAST 3 | HOKAMach 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | March 2026 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Road running | Road running |
| Weight | 230 g (better) | 241 g |
| Heel height | 46.5 mm | 37 mm |
| Forefoot height | 38.5 mm | 32 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 5 mm |
| Carbon plate | No | No |
| Midsole foam | FF LEAP top layer over FF BLAST PLUS, with a redesigned trampoline pod; bio-based materials in the midsole | Supercritical EVA midsole; Early Stage MetaRocker |
| Upper | Engineered woven upper with recycled polyester; new eyestay design; dope-dyed sockliner | Creel jacquard upper with zonal breathability; refined tongue with internal gusset |
| Outsole | ASICSGRIP rubber (Running Warehouse) | Sticky rubber forefoot; Durabrasion rubber at the heel |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Everyday training, long runs and workouts | Everyday runs and training (HOKA) |
| Measured figures | Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 230 g, 46 mm heel, 38 mm forefoot, 8 mm offset. RunRepeat lab: 235 g, 45.8 mm heel, 37.7 mm forefoot, 8.1 mm drop | Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 241 g, 37 mm heel, 32 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 224 g, 35.6 mm heel, 26.2 mm forefoot, 9.4 mm drop |
| Design | ||
| Widths | – | Regular and wide |
