EVORIDE SPEED 2

I understand why people are upset. \- It's a very different shoe compared to SB2. This might alienate loyal SB2 users. To my taste I prefer SB2 for slightly more lively and longer runs \- SB3 is just amazing for slower pace and recovery runs. I only have like 100 kms in my SB3 so I can't talk about durability, so far so good bit it's too early to tell. If I were to pick just one shoe: Megablast not even a doubt in my mind.

Superblast 3 for easy miles. Megablast for tempo. (EVO SL is also really good) Race... I'm too slow for that (10k in 50 mins), so I use Megablast

Evo SL is not best suited for heel strikers. The heel is unstable and not very durable as there are numerous reviews on Reddit and elsewhere complaining about heel durability. From personal experience, running at anything less than an 8-8:30 min/mile pace isn’t very enjoyable in the SL. Superblast 3, I’d imagine, would be a good option for you. Asics always feel great to me no matter if I’m heel striking or mid/forefoot. I have the Superblast 2 and it’s a little on the firm side, but very durable and works well for slower paces.

If you’re a beginner, you will see no benefit from a plated racer, and if your foot isn’t strong enough it will eventually be irritated or hurting. Assuming you’re above a 18 minute 5k, You’d be better off with just using your novablast or upgrading to a megablast or EVO SL. But honestly those will both be minor benefits like 2-3 seconds / km. you’d be fine with novablast. The metaspeed is for experienced runners for specific purposes. You will also likely have significant stability issues with a metaspeed if your feet aren’t conditioned for it.

Well, to be fair I do say “assuming you’re above a 18 minute 5k” before making the rec.

I started with the exact shoe rotation you have and added in the SuperBlast 3’s as my new dedicated long run shoe. They’re a good mix of the NB5’s and EVO SL’s but with the cushion and durability needed for the longer miles. Really happy with them and I think worth exploring.

It’s a lot of shoe for 5-10km. If it were me, I’d look for something lighter and more versatile. Will this be your only shoe for running? Will you be racing in them or considering more speed work than just a few sprints? You might be better off with a lightweight daily trainer that can handle a good mix of running, like Novablast 5, Evo SL, Boston, Saucony Endorphin Speed. Vomero is a great shoe but is better used for longer distances (over 16km) where you might occasionally pick up the pace. Though, not saying you can’t use it as a daily trainer. There are just better options.