ASICS Versablast 4
ASICS' versatile neutral road trainer, billed as a training partner for varied workouts at a modest price.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 260
- Drop (mm)
- 8
- Cushioning
- Balanced
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- None
- Surface
- Road
- Price
- Budget
- Lifespan (km)
- 750
- Released
- 2025
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
The Versablast 4 is ASICS' all-rounder, billed as a training partner for varied workouts and running regimens. It has an 8 mm drop and a weight of 260 g, and ASICS gives few construction details, so think of it as a simple shoe that tries to do a bit of everything.
It suits runners who want an inexpensive daily shoe for easy runs and general training, with balanced cushioning that copes with a mix of efforts. It is a reasonable second pair, or a first pair for a new runner.
It is not a specialist, and it is not a race-focused shoe. The cushion is balanced rather than plush and the build is plain, so it will not match a premium foam on long runs or in fast sessions.