ASICS Novablast 5

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    86%
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    Overview

    The Novablast 5 is a neutral road running shoe from ASICS.

    The Novablast 5 is the latest model in the family, has an orthotic friendly, removable insole and rocker design, and was released in 2024. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.

    According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 89%. This puts it in the highest rated 20% of comparable running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 255 g
    W: 224 g
    M: 266 g
    W: 224 g
    M: 289 g
    W: 238 g
    M: 269 g
    W: 235 g
    M: 224 g
    W: 179 g
    M: 261 g
    W: 232 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    34 mm
    37 mm
    28 mm
    33 mm
    29 mm
    26 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    8 mm
    8 mm
    8 mm
    4 mm
    6 mm
    10 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    42 mm
    45 mm
    36 mm
    37 mm
    35 mm
    36 mm
    Usages
    Usages
    Daily running    		Daily runningDaily runningHyroxDaily runningDaily runningDaily running
    Brand
    Brand
    ASICS    		MizunoUnder ArmourAltraNew BalanceASICS
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    ComfortableMaximalist    		MaximalistMaximalistComfortableMaximalistLightweightMaximalist
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    		New Balance FuelCell
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    		Sustainable
    Common characteristics
    RoadNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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    ASICS Novablast 5: what the experts say (6 reviews)

      ASICS Novablast 5: 27 Expert video reviews

        ASICS Novablast 5: 2 Manufacturer videos

          ASICS Novablast 5 characteristics and specifications

          Characteristics
          SportsRunning (+2181)
          TerrainRoad (+1472)
          UsagesDaily running (+1219)
          BrandASICS (+269)
          Support TypeNeutral (+1716)
          Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1688)
          Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1209)Heel strike (+1186)
          Arch TypeHigh arch (+1635)
          Shoe TypeComfortable (+302)Maximalist (+502)
          FitMedium toe box (+921)
          FeaturesOrthotic friendly (+579)Removable insole (+562)Rocker (+224)
          MaterialsMesh (+1050)Reflective (+249)
          Specificationsvs Average
          Model
          5
          Released
          Nov 2024
          Measurements
          Weight
          M: 255 g
          W: 224 g
          Heel to toe drop
          8 mm
          Heel
          42 mm
          Forefoot
          34 mm

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