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  1. Shoes
  2. Asics Blazeblast vs Saucony Ride TR3

Asics Blazeblast vs Saucony Ride TR3

Asics Blazeblast

Asics Blazeblast

€159.95
Saucony Ride TR3

Saucony Ride TR3

$160

Quick verdict

Asics Blazeblast

€159.95

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (86 vs 77)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 2)
  • A lighter option (31 g less)
  • More cushioning (43 vs 37 mm heel stack)

Saucony Ride TR3

$160

The better pick if you want:

  • Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)
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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Saucony Ride TR3· leads in 1

Grip

Tied

Affordability
  • Cushioning

    43 mmTop 3%
    37 mmTop 29%
  • Lightness

    252 gTop 12%
    283 gTop 43%
  • Grip

    2.5 mm
    3.5 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    8 mm
    8 mm
  • Affordability

    $160
    $160

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Saucony Ride TR3

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Feature
Asics Blazeblast€159.95Saucony Ride TR3$160

Essentials

€159.95
$160
August 2026
2026
252 g
283 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
roads, fireroads and technical singletrack
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Daily training from the door to the trail

Cushioning

8 mm
8 mm
43 mm
37 mm
35 mm
29 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Full-length PWRRUN+ midsole for a light, springy feel
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Soft, springy daily-trainer cushioning

Grip & protection

Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
PWRTRAC rubber outsole with 3.5 mm lugs
—
Reinforced high-abrasion zones
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3.5 mm lugs for dirt and technical terrain

Upper & fit

—
Breathable high-tenacity mesh with lightweight protection in high-abrasion zones
—
Removable sockliner
—
Traditional lacing with a neutral trainer fit
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On the terrain

How Asics Blazeblast vs Saucony Ride TR3 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a groundAverage
Asics Blazeblast46
Saucony Ride TR350

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Asics Blazeblast91
  • Cushioning40/40
  • Lightness26/35
  • Smooth roll25/25
Saucony Ride TR378
  • Cushioning35/40
  • Lightness18/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Video Reviews

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Asics Blazeblast

Saucony Ride TR3

Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Asics Blazeblast vs Saucony Ride TR3?

For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) provides premium features compared to the Saucony Ride TR3 ($160). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Asics Blazeblast or the Saucony Ride TR3?

Both came out in 2026.

Looking for alternatives to Asics Blazeblast?

Closest in price, with what each one does better.

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1New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

New Balance

$160Score 88+2

Better than Asics Blazeblast at:

  • A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 2.5 mm)
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2INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

INOV-8

$160Score 87+1

Better than Asics Blazeblast at:

  • A lighter option (10 g less)
  • A lower drop (0 vs 8 mm)
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3INOV-8 Trailtalon
INOV-8 Trailtalon

INOV-8

$160Score 86

Better than Asics Blazeblast at:

  • A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
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