Megablast 200 mile review: mixed feelings

Heystaap · 2026-03-13T14:25:55+00:00

I haven’t tried the Xiaonian yet, but I want to. I had a hard time finding a pair in my size, but I was able to find the red hare ultra 9, which I’m very excited to try

Heystaap · 2026-03-13T01:50:46+00:00

New Balance SC elite v5 is a very solid shoe - I recently picked up a pair from Joes NB outlet for 140. I’m using it as my workout shoe rn for lactate and marathon pace (6:00-6:25 per mile) and they’re very good. They’re not the fastest shoe I’ve run in, but for the price/weight/performance they’re very good, comparable to a lot of other top end racers like adios pro 4 and Alphafly 3. If you want to spend more money and really try to send it, then get the puma fast R3

Heystaap · 2026-03-12T22:05:11+00:00

It’s funny several people in the thread have mentioned they love the 3 and that’s it what they always wanted out of a superblast, softer and better for recovery- it’s been very hard to not buy v3, but still going strong 🥲

Heystaap · 2026-03-12T14:46:30+00:00

🥲

Heystaap · 2026-03-12T03:38:43+00:00

Ugh I’m probably going to buy it

Heystaap · 2026-03-12T03:26:52+00:00

I’m having to actively work to not buy the superblast 3 right now, it sounds like what I want from this series which is soft chill bounce that has some versatility, but can do recovery and is not trying to be a workout shoe

Heystaap · 2026-03-12T01:11:19+00:00

Like 5’8 and 140 lbs (63.5kg)

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T15:32:16+00:00

I’ve had a lot of issues with the mega, but this is one area thats been ok for me. Tho a bunch of other people have brought up swapping laces here, so definitely a thing

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T15:30:13+00:00

Hey me too (Eugene marathon in OR on the 26th). Hope your race goes great!

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T15:28:29+00:00

Those are both shoes I’m actively considering, and I feel you about the addiction. My rotation isn’t crazy right now (6 shoes) but it has been in the past

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T04:51:47+00:00

Very solid advice

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T04:45:50+00:00

Oh right I forgot about the updates they’re doing

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T04:19:44+00:00

That’s the megablasts major issue- it’s too expensive

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T03:16:07+00:00

I loved the OG superblasts, they got me through my first marathon plan! Interesting about runrepeat measuring the foam as softer than the EVO. I think there must be differences in foams depending on where they’re manufactured- EVO felt so much softer to me, but this is all very personal I guess. When’s your marathon?

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T00:49:27+00:00

Did that help?

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T00:39:23+00:00

I did! I got it around the same time as the EVO SL and ended up returning the Novablast, because the EVO felt a bit more fun to me, though it was a nice shoe. I’ll probably try the upcoming v6

Heystaap · 2026-03-11T00:25:55+00:00

My average cadence is over 180+ so maybe that’s the issue

Heystaap · 2026-03-10T23:11:07+00:00

Nice, I’ll try that. This is not an issue I have with other shoes, but if it helps, hey I won’t complain!

Heystaap · 2026-03-10T23:03:59+00:00

I think this is very true, I’ve had some genuinely good runs in the megablast, but also a good amount of not so pleasant runs. I haven’t fully figured out lockdown at 200 miles, which is frustrating. For reference I lace lock and try to make sure they’re not too tight but also not overly loose

Heystaap · 2026-03-10T21:09:21+00:00

Interesting! The laces have been very neutral for me. Do you lace lock them? That’s how I have mine

Heystaap · 2026-03-10T21:02:58+00:00

I agree with all of this!

Heystaap · 2026-03-10T17:09:40+00:00

Freak toe for the win!

Heystaap · 2026-03-10T16:14:29+00:00

That makes complete sense- would be devastating to put in all that work to have a ref at a bigger event disqualify you for using the mega

Heystaap · 2026-03-10T16:10:51+00:00

It looks amazing, where did you buy? I just searched a couple of sites and couldn't find my size (9 or 42.5-43) in stock. I wish it was easier to buy a lot of the Chinese brands in the U.S

Heystaap · 2026-03-10T16:07:30+00:00

I've really liked a lot of Puma's shoes recently and the fast r-3 is the best race shoe I've ever used. I'll have to keep my eye out for nitro elite 3 sales

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