Customer Reviews ASICS Novablast 3

Perfect balance of cushion and responsiveness. Excellent trainer.

Excellent shoes. Will purchase again. Fit is true to size. Previously used Hoka Clifton's but the Novablasts will be my to go shoe. Currently have about 200 miles on them right now and expect to get at least 100 more.

I currently have 350+ miles on this shoe and it is holding up great. Durability, versatility, and comfort are all excellent. The best daily trainer I have ever used, with unmatched energy return in the signature novablast bounce feeling underfoot that I have come to love. Great for long runs( 17-18 miles) but remarkably is still responsive enough for faster intervals when not using a racing shoe.

Great shoe! Comfortable, energy absorbing, lightweight and well made.

I veer on wider foot, slightly overpronation. Usually go half size larger than my TTS in most shoes, and did exactly that here. Though a bit long, the shoe feels great once you get going. I've taken the shoe for quick 10k to 25k no issues. Really great daily.

Amazing cushion with great energy return for long runs, and strides!

Probably the best most versatile daily trainer out. This shoe really does it all for me. I especially love it as a recovery day shoe. There's a ton of compression and a nice propulsive sensation. It's a very forgiving shoe. The one and only thing I can say that is a let down is the grip when wet. Other than that the shoe is incredible. I run about 60 miles a week and most of them are in a pair of the Novablast 3!

Perfect shoe for long / easy runs, while still being versatile enough to cover recovery and tempo runs. A solid option for any rotation

Perfect all around shoe! Just buy it already, you won't regret it.

Versatile running shoe. If I had to pick a noncarbon fiber plated shoe to run a marathon, this would be the shoe I'd grab.

Fits true to size and is a great daily trainer. I even find myself wearing it for walks around town.

Highly reviewed. Exceeded expectations & then some

I'm just getting back into running, and this shoe has made it fun again. It's light, responsive, and has plenty of cushion. Perfect balance of cushion to responsiveness. Runs maybe a tad long, a half size or less.

Ran in Novablast 1 and 2. Asics made improvements on each, with Novablast 3 (better tongue, lighter mid-sole, better overall fit) as the best so far and worth the wait. I've been running for years. This is the best running shoe that I have experienced.

This shoe is amazing! True to size. The feel and fit is perfect. The laces are right. The winged gusseted tongue is right. The jacquard mesh upper is breathable. The ff blast + cushion is incredible! The stability in the heel is amazing- spot on! The only thing I would love if they changed is the 8mm (31mm heel/23mm forefoot)- I wish they made 5mm (30mm/25mm)- more cushion in the forefoot and less in the heel.

I had seen a lot of good reviews for this shoe, but trying out the Novablast 3 for myself has blown me away. The safety yellow colorway looked cool in pictures, but I was shocked at how bright and beautiful they looked out of the box. I put them on and was amazed at how soft and cushioned (and stable) they felt while also being very light for a daily trainer (8.4 oz in my size 9). I went out for a couple of runs and loved how bouncy and responsive the midsole was without being too mushy or unstable. The ride felt so great that when I looked down at my watch I was going 30 seconds faster than my race pace without even realizing it! I'm really looking forward to putting in the miles in these shoes!

Light, comfy, what an awesome shoe!!! Home Run by Asics!

Maybe I didn't look hard enough or read carefully, but if this same pair I wore, had a Wide foot instead of a normal foot, my toes wouldn't hurt as much. Other than that, the sole is bouncy for a big guy like me.

fit ok, tongue too big, had to cut a slit for overlap, very roomy, during run got a forefoot slap, excellent cushion, wish the Superblast came in a 13, thanks for the high quality

Great shoes but, a bit heavy and also does not have enough of a spring in the shoe.

I'm a 50 yr old 3:17 Marathoner and I've done almost 80 miles on Novablast 3 by now. I use this for my recovery/easy runs twice a week. I used Novablast 2 last year when I trained for the Chicago Marathon and it really helped me. I feel it's lighter by an ounce, and there's a slight improvement in terms of cushioning (FF Blast plus ) though the heel drop is the same. Yes, it's missing the trampoline effect which Novablast 2 but looks like it's working for me.

OK for this heel striker Love the shoe. Great for road and for the track. Only drawback: hard on big toe, which has been blistering.

Wider, more stable platform than the original Novablast. Cushion is ample, but it is somewhat firm. This may soften up as you put miles/kilometers on the shoe. This shoe isn't trying to be a Hoka. It is suitable for a wide range of distances, from the 5k all the way to the marathon. If you are looking for a do-it-all trainer this may be the one!

Awesome, but not for me. The Novablast 3 felt great at first, plush, but energetic cushioning and just right upper, but the first run felt and sounded "slappy", with forefoot strikes. Other high cushioned shoes, Cliftons, various Altra and Brooks felt more stable underfoot. The NB3 noticably rolled inward. I've never needed a stability shoe. It also ran a bit big for me. May try another Asics as the flight foam felt terrific. 48, 6'3 215 fitness plodder.

Fits great, encourages running quickly. Losses one star only because it does not handle my slower running needs, so need another shoe for zone 2.