Head-to-Head
SonicblastvsHyperboost Edge
The Sonicblast is a speed trainer shoe while the Hyperboost Edge is a long run shoe. The Sonicblast retails for $180 while the Hyperboost Edge comes in at $200 — a $20 difference. The Hyperboost Edge is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Sonicblast. In our ratings, the Sonicblast edges out the Hyperboost Edge — 9.1/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Speed Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
