Customer Reviews ASICS Novablast

I'm a big fan of ASICS for years. Novablast is a game changer as far as cushioning and response to my stride. So far I've ran just under 100miles in them since I purchased it. However when making turns or slight curving I have to pay attention To not roll my ankle. Something with the design, I've read similar review and it's true.

Comfy, bouncy, breathable, etc. Everything you've heard is true. Only con is the stock laces. Skinny and feel like they cut into you, especially when trying to get a runner's knot cinched tight. Swaped them after 50k and have not looked back.

I don't know that "it's the shoes", but after a couple weeks of running in NovaBlast, my per mile time and a definitely lower.

Very cushy, long lasting. Clips my pinky toe a little bit. My son loves his. He's 14 with size 15 shoe.

Very comfortable shoe, great cushioning on the outsole. It does run a little large, which was perfect for me. Only knock on the Novablast would probably be the stability; it could be more secure when running corners.

I returned them because they are to narrow. They do not make any wide sizes.

Just received these yesterday but I will be returning them. I wear W10 and these are too big. There is too much room in the toe box and they slip off my heels. However, they were so comfortable. I can't wait to get a good fitting pair and go for a run, I'm so excited. I wore them around the house and the comfort level was amazing. I'm so disappointed that I will have to wait at least a week to run in them. I didn't pay attention and use the fit guide when I purchased them. I wear a 10 in Nike, Brooks, Addidas, Under Armour and Converse. Puma's I wear a 10.5/11. I didn't think Asics would run so large but when I just used their sizing guide, it suggested I order 9.5. So, I will exchange for a 9.5. The shoe is very light and springy, just what I was looking for. I agree with the reviews about the laces. I experimented with lacing tighter but they did dig into the top of my foot. I will know to change out the laces before I wear the new ones.

I love the FlyteFoam Blast midsole in the Novablast. It's cushy without being too squishy. Good responsiveness from the midsole and good matetials for the upper too. Only problem is that my foot tends to shift and settle inward in a slanted position (with toes and forefoot fitting nicely in the toe box but arch to sole area rolling out and resting too far out on the inner side), causing imbalance and some discomfort in the arch to heel region. I've tried different ways of lacing but nothing seems to help. I don't usually over-pronate or have flat feet. The shoe lacks proper support or structure.

I love the FlyteFoam Blast midsole in the Novablast. It's cushy without being too squishy. Good responsiveness from the midsole and good matetials for the upper too. Only problem is that my foot tends to shift and settle inward in a slanted position (with toes and forefoot fitting nicely in the toe box but arch to sole area rolling out and resting too far out on the inner side), causing imbalance and some discomfort in the arch to heel region. I've tried different ways of lacing but nothing seems to help. I don't usually over-pronate or have flat feet. The shoe lacks proper support or structure.

In my opinion the cushion on the inside needs to be a little wider to keep your foot from filling like it's leaning

Super nice cushioning with superb straight performance and ventilation. The only draw back is lateral stability, which seems to suffer a bit due to stack height or narrow width.. Otherwise very nice shoes.

I just received my pair of Novablast Shoes. I ordered true to my size (11.5 Saucony and Salomon). I have a low volume foot. Some of the early reviews mentioned the fit to be generous in the mid foot requiring some tight lacing pressure to make the fit secure. I too find that. The step in feel is super comfortable. The midsole ride is bouncy as they state it is. I can also see how some might consider the ride somewhat unstable if you tend to land mid foot on the outside of the shoe. The shoe is noisy but not a problem. I would like to see a different lace. The stock lace is narrow and can cut into the foot if tightened. Overal I like the shoe. Hope this helps.

I just received my pair of Novablast Shoes. I ordered true to my size (11.5 Saucony and Salomon). I have a low volume foot. Some of the early reviews mentioned the fit to be generous in the mid foot requiring some tight lacing pressure to make the fit secure. I too find that. The step in feel is super comfortable. The midsole ride is bouncy as they state it is. I can also see how some might consider the ride somewhat unstable if you tend to land mid foot on the outside of the shoe. The shoe is noisy but not a problem. I would like to see a different lace. The stock lace is narrow and can cut into the foot if tightened. Overal I like the shoe. Hope this helps.

This was one of my favorite shoes. I upgraded up from a Pegasus and nimbus 22. This shoe has excellent energy return, and makes running a joy. On recovery days, this shoe will help you move a bit faster. Should you decide to pick up the pace, the shoe responds well and picks up speed. Be careful on turns, as this shoe can be unstable due to the stack height. One notable issue - this shoe barely lasted me 250 miles. I barely weigh 143 lbs, so I'm surprised the durability was trash.

I was VERY excited to try these and had heard so many great things. They are very comfortable and really feel great under foot. The one big negative, which i had heard before buying but didn't want to believe was the "unstableness" under foot! Almost like the sole is too narrow for the shoe?? Love the style and comfort and would probably want to try the Novablast 2 because i think they corrected this issue?!

These shoes are great for cushioning, provide a stable ride. The downside is they are wearing out quicker than any shoe I've ever owned. I was beginning to think the soles were made of playdough.

The shoes were nice but too narrow, exchanged for the gel pulse 13

No question great cushioning.. but heel support ? Running into traffic on sloped roads, I pronate some on R. Sorry but for me this shoe didn't give the hindfoot support I needed Had to return

Lacks stability when you're walking. Feels almost like sole is moving too much underneath your foot.

They had SOME cushioning but feel overly firm and hard. A lightweight shoe but instantly disappointed by the feel. The Noosa 13's i bought a month ago feel much better. Had i tried these on in a store i wouldnt have bought them.

great shoe, but after about 30 miles the sole is gone (looks like I had the shoe for 3 yrs when I had it for almost a month). I lie the shoe but won't buy again, I'm very disappointed.

A very cushioned ride, but too much like walking in '80s platform shoes(swear to god, i never wore them). Thus, not very stable. The uppers feel like plastic and the tongue has zero cushion. 1/2 larger size and fit is fine.

The lockdown of the shoes is not that great, the tong is not gusseted.

I really love the ASIC Novablast, but this pair seems to be a cheap knockoff. The uppers are not the same material as my other Novablast. Sad