#255 Talking with ASICS about the New Sonicblast and Megablast!

#255 Talking with ASICS about the New Sonicblast and Megablast!

On this special episode, Nathan is joined by Paul Lang, ASICS's Senior Manager of Global Performance Footwear, to talk about two brand new models to their "Blast" line of shoes!. Coming September 1 are the Sonicblast, a brand new PEBAX-plated trainer, and the Megablast, both featuring their new FF Turbo Squared foam! These new additions join the team-favorite Novablast and Superblast models to round out the Blast family of shoes. Nathan and Paul discuss how ASICS plans, designs, and tests their shoes, the specific features of the two new shoes, what's next for ASICS in the upcoming months, and more.

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Chapters

  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 4:08 - ASICS's design & development philosophy
  • 12:43 - The new Sonicblast
  • 27:18 - The new Megablast
  • 34:33 - The composition & characteristics of FF Turbo Squared
  • 40:17 - What's on the horizon for ASICS
  • 44:02 - Wrap-up

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#234 Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Thoughts on Super Shoes for Shorter Distances

#234 Hoka Cielo X1 2.0 Analysis: Differing Opinions! and Thoughts on Super Shoes for Shorter Distances

If you're a regular pod listener, you know we love a little friendly disagreement. Matt & Andrea pair up to share their differing opinions on the new Hoka Cielo X 1 2.0. As is often the case, they've ...

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#233 All About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Front of Knee Pain)

#233 All About Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Front of Knee Pain)

Knee pain, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, can be a thorn in the side for so many runners. Much like shin splints, it can present many ways, all of them frustrating. Nathan and David get together to ...

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#232 Mailbag! How Do Shoes Help Us Run Farther? Super Shoe Advice? + Breakdown of New Stability Footwear in 2025

#232 Mailbag! How Do Shoes Help Us Run Farther? Super Shoe Advice? + Breakdown of New Stability Footwear in 2025

Matt Klein and David Salas are here for another mailbag episode where we answer your questions. In this edition, they cover shoes, injury rehab, training advice and more. Are there any firmer super tr...

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#231 We Rank Our Top 5 Daily Trainers from ’23-’25

#231 We Rank Our Top 5 Daily Trainers from ’23-’25

On this episode of the pod, Matt & David get together to rank their five favorite daily trainers from the past two (ish) years. They discuss what made the shoes work for them, what could have ranked t...

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#230 This or That? Comparing the Best Max Cushion and Super Shoes Available Now

#230 This or That? Comparing the Best Max Cushion and Super Shoes Available Now

We've got another episode of "This or That" for you! Matt, David, and Nathan get together for a ton of shoe hot takes. They pick their favorites of some of the latest max cushion offerings like the Ho...

19 Feb 202559min

#229 From Caffeine to Vitamins: Which Supplements are Best for Runners?

#229 From Caffeine to Vitamins: Which Supplements are Best for Runners?

Supplements areeverywhere these days, from ads to influencers, to athletes. Andrea is joined by returning guestJenn Giles (MS, RDN, CSSD) to sort through the myriad of supplements available to runners...

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#228 Mailbag! Best Shoes for Shin Splints? The Role of Flexibility in Shoes? Best Ultramarathon Shoes?

#228 Mailbag! Best Shoes for Shin Splints? The Role of Flexibility in Shoes? Best Ultramarathon Shoes?

We're back with a new mailbag episode! The team answers your running and running shoe questions. In this edition, the team discusses shin splints and the best shoes that we'd look for in dealing with ...

5 Feb 202555min

#227 Which to Choose? Breaking Down Saucony’s Running Shoe Lineup

#227 Which to Choose? Breaking Down Saucony’s Running Shoe Lineup

In this edition of the pod, Matt and David dive deep into the world of Saucony running shoes. They discuss the brand's popular daily trainers, like the Ride and Triumph, known for their comfort and ve...

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