ASICS Makes The Case For Morning Runs With The New SONICBLAST™️ 2 

In these uncertain times, we could all do with a ray of light. Luckily, you’re always just one run away from a sunnier mood – and with the new ASICS SONICBLAST™️ 2 running shoes, some of that happiness happens right as you slip on your sneakers. “Sunrise is one of the most meaningful moments in a runner’s day,” says Lindsay Fattlar, Senior Manager of Performance Running Global Colour at ASICS. “It represents possibility, renewal and the decision to show up for yourself before the day begins. When developing the RISE & SHINE™️ COLLECTION, we wanted to capture not just the colours of sunrise, but the feeling it creates.”

All About ASICS’ SONICBLAST™️ 2

The shoe comes from the brand-new RISE & SHINE™️ COLLECTION, a curation of eight iconic ASICS running shoes that’s been cheerfully reimagined in fresh, sunrise-inspired colourways. The idea is simple: every new day starts with the sunrise- a message to the universe that there’s hope, joy and energy coming your way. The new SONICBLAST™️ 2 is the heart of the RISE & SHINE™️ COLLECTION; a fresh, energetic super trainer that delivers bounce and verve with each step-off.  

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The Tech

Made for blast-off 

The new SONICBLAST™️ 2 is kitted with a redesigned Astroplate that’s forked, handling effective propulsion throughout the forefoot. Paired with the FF Turbo Squared cushioning, the oomph moves all throughout the midsole into a ‘trampoline pod’, which makes your tempo run feel bouncy, snappy and lighter. And, it’s about 14g lighter than the previous version, shaving off even more heaviness and allowing for an even breezier run.  

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The RISE & SHINE™️ COLLECTION 

Also in the drop are the sunrise-inspired additions: Superblast 3, MEGABLAST™️, NOVABLAST™️ 6, GEL-NIMBUS™️ 28, GEL-CUMULUS™️ 28, GEL-KAYANO™️ 33 and GT-2000™️ 15. All together, these bright additions are all about celebrating optimism, opportunity and the boundless energy of a brand-new day.