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GEL-KINSEI BLAST

Max Cushion2021-08-10 · Global · ReleaseChecked 2026-09-16

GEL-KINSEI BLAST is a high-cushion model for long-distance running, and is a modern update of the GEL-KINSEI design. It features Pebax propulsion plate, FF BLAST PLUS, GEL technology, and engineered knit upper.

Key specifications

Weight
310 g
All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +41.1 g
Average of 973 models
Drop
11.5 mm
All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +4.7 mm
Average of 986 models
Stack (heel)
-
All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average -
Average of 810 models
MSRP
$180.00 USD · US · Tax excluded
All models average $165.57Difference from average +14.43 USD
Average of 680 models
This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
-
Carbon plate
No
Midsole
FF BLAST PLUS / GEL
Outsole
-
Use cases
Daily / Long Run

Weight notes Men’s weight; the sample size is unspecified.

Plate notes Features a Pebax plate.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

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Weight distribution973 models

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95 g385 g
This model 310 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +41.1 g
Drop distribution986 models

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0 mm12 mm
This model 11.5 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +4.7 mm
Stack distribution810 models

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5 mm60 mm
This model -All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average -
MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

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$50.00$500.00
This model $180.00All models average $165.57Difference from average +$14.43

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BY REGION

Release dates & MSRP

Regional releases

Global
2021-08-10ReleaseChecked 2026-05-30

Regional MSRP

US
$180.00 USDTax excluded · 2026-05-30
JP
¥19,800 JPYTax included · 2026-05-30
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Sources & notes

The launch material names FF BLAST PLUS; the product page names FF BLAST. Historical catalog dimensions also differ.

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Feature sourceshttps://corp.asics.com/en/press/article/2021-08-10-1

2026-05-30