Ghost 10

I don’t know what mine were and I’m too afraid to ask but: I tried running and gave up. I loved the Ghost shoes that I bought in 2017. So I went to Rack Room and got them on sale when I picked it up again. My feet have shrunk significantly. I’m very happy.

Up and running normally carry 2e brooks and new balance, The problem is the 2e isn’t wider platform it’s just high volume so they actually cause more issues for me since it doesn’t hold my foot 

Hopefully you have the opportunity to try both on at a local store, but from all the reviews & marketing, the Superblast 3 is definitely targeted at your paces moreso than the Megablast. I ran a lot in the Superblast 2 - definitely hit its sweet spot for me around 7:30-8:30 min/mile pace for me, was a little clunky but totally usable at slow paces over 10 min/mile, didn't mind it at all if my legs were beat. I recently picked up the Megablast - I think it is definitely less clunky than the SB2 at both fast and slow paces, but does feel better when I'm putting a lot of force into each stride (I start to feel the springlike bounce). At slow paces it's soft and more ordinary. Planning to use that as my next half marathon race shoe and have been only using it on long runs with tempo sessions. I have not run in the Superblast 3 but reviews say it's softer than the Megablast (so maybe more comfortable), more stable due to the EVA base foam, and also has a more comfortable upper (the Megablast has an ultra-thin, hard, non-stretch racy fabric). I also used to run in Ghosts (all the way from version 7 to version 16). The Asics -blasts are a huge change from the classic Ghosts! The blasts are so light for their size and will feel like clown shoes in comparison. Definitely get used to them before racing.

How about Brooks Ghost or Saucony Ride? Both are about 7mm more than the Kinvara, so that probably qualifies as "a bit more" that you are looking for. These classics are going strong and are on their 17th and 18th iteration for a reason. I think this subreddit is so focused on the latest trends that commenters forget that these classics continue to exist and sell in huge numbers for a reason. Also, I'm not sure if you want low stack or firm - it's not necessarily the same thing! For example, On Cloudmonster 2 is higher stack but much more firm than the aforementioned Ghost and Ride.

Brooks Ghost baby. They’re the most normal shoe I could find for the same reason, and they are consistently comfortable for me.

I usually purchase the ones I know fit me off vinted, only if they are very minimally worn though. People buy things, do a couple of runs and realise they are wrong. Or old models off sport shoes.com… again, if I know I like that one and what size. I’ve never paid £150. My last road shoes (Brookes ghost) were approx £30.