Customer Reviews ASICS Novablast 3
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75%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
10%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
6%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
5%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
100%"Felt true to size"
93%"Felt true to width"
76%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The Novablast 3 doesn't seem as cushioned as the Novablast 2. I like that the Novablast 3 is more responsive than the Novablast 2.
Novablast3 W,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
In dry condition shoes are fine for Tempo and VO2 max runs. In wet conditions these shoes are extremely slippery. Traction on fall runs leaves / slick concrete is virtually non existing. Seriously regret getting them.
SCRunner,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
It's very disconnected from heel strike to forefoot, like the forefoot slaps the ground, I was hoping for more of a rocker motion. Also, the internal plastic heel cup is very rigid and hard with zero padding. So while the rest of the upper does feel comfortable and locked in, the heel is very uncomfortable and kind of loose. I'd recommend an external heel counter with a soft internal heel. That said, I got it on sale for half off and it isn't completely unwearable for daily 5ks so it's hard to complain. I'd return if I paid full price.
Drga,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I like as a trainer butwait?..why is it heavy?i tried the kayano 30..that was a porker..10.5 ozthe nova blast a full oz lighter but still felt like a clunky stability shoe
Subcode,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I was running, when i start to feel something strange behind my feet.. : / They are comfortable and great for easy and hard runs, but have a serious quality issue.
Rafael42pr,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I was looking forward to running in this shoe. I returned it because the fit was larger than my typical size.
Got them again from running warehouse. 2 days of running in a little bit of rain on the road, and I was sliding with every step I took! Asics needs to fix the soles of its shoes big time!
Aguirre,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
There ok, not super impressive. They slap the ground when you run in them. Not wide foot friendly. Im 185lbs size 10.5. They do ok on 8 mile runs. If I could do it over I would get the gelnimbus instead of these.
George P,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I expected it to provide more support but it felt hard.
NovaTryer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Nice looking shoes, except toe box too narrow. Asics only offer Novablast wide sizes in 1 unattractive colorway. Hopefully Novablast 4 will have more wide sizes color options. Returned.
TIKU,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I ordered back and white. The box says black/white. But the shoe is all black. I will return.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I didn't have the Novablast 2, but I did have the Novablast 1. I much prefer the original FF Blast Foam. It was much softer than the new foam. I like the Novablast 3 overall because they made the midsole wider and you feel more stable that the narrow footprint of the original. I also feel this shoe would be better with more stack height. Overall a solid shoe, but can be much better.
RonJ72,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Style was very good. Plenty of heel cushioning. Did not feel comfortable when walking on the forefront of my feet. Could use more padding on the inside inserts.
LS, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Heel drop is close to 12mm. Less bounce than NB2. The outsole has almost no grip when there is any form of moisture on the ground. However, the midsole is light and decently responsive.
TJS1009890,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
My husband says not much difference between the 2 and 3, so he didn't see the reason to pay extra for the 3, so we ordered another 2 style
But he loves novablast
Gene K,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Sorry, I had to return them. There was too much padding in the back of heel and I didn't like the flimsy tongue. I loved my previous models and bought 6 pairs in the past , it was a great shoe , I'll miss it .
MRos,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Bring back the Novablast 1 . The shoe is nice better then the Novablast 2 but not quite what I got out of the 1
Dcamisa,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Boy, Im not sure if Im doing something wrong because at least 6 of the 10 reviews I have read speak well of this shoe. These shoes squeek like crazy.
When I'm jogging especially if I step in a puddle then this annoying squeeek-squeeek,squeeek noise starts. When the shoe is dry its perfectly fine so maybe its just avoiding water and thankfully I live in a dry heat area so avoiding puddles is not a big deal. The other issue that is a bit of a bother but I can live with is that their is the slightest sensation that my feet are leaning to the outer left side of each shoe when jogging. If I stand upright without moving or even regular walking I dont feel it as much. Over all a shoe is a shoe. Each one has its ups and downs. I guess Im just a bit finicky now because this is the most I paid for gym shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Atrayu, Sketchers
Pedro, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Clunky, yet bouncy? Slappy. Oh so slappy. BUT above all else, that tongue. That way too thin, sliding down, bunching up, unprotective tongue. It kills the shoe for me. Oh and it runs just a tad long contributing to the clunk
B F,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Very uncomfortable, knees always hurt after running in these shoes
Maxim,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Left and right was so different left side is so comfortable. But Right was so hard and customer service told If the looks like used no exchange no replace they don't want do nothing even it only 2 days after i receive it.
12138Jeremy,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have been running in these for over 75 miles and find a foam issue on the right shoe. It just digs into the bottom of my feet, like I'm running on a ball. Visually I don't see any issues so assume it's within the foam. I loved the Novablast 2, yet these have been the worst running shoe I have experienced. Compared to the Novablast 2, these do not have the same amount of traction, so in the rain expect some slipping and sliding.
Kjwawa,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
These shoes are hard to run in. They give nothing back. Superblast has a bounce. Gel-nimbus has cushion. These have nothing. Cool looking tho
Zach5,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Been running in these for a few months and I just can't get used to them. To their credit, they're incredibly comfortable. They feel like pillows on your feet. The issue for me is the noticeable heel-to-toe drop. It feels like I'm wearing high heels. The difference in cushioning between the heel and the front of the shoe makes for an audible slapping sound each time my forefoot hits the ground. I recognize that these shoes likely work well for many people, but my stride just feels inefficient and unnatural wearing these.
Cpsatl,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I run on the balls of my feet and these do not support that type of running. They've developed uneven padding that seem to correspond to the ridges underneath.
Runningonmytoes,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I like the Novablast 2 much better than these 3. They are way to ridgid and feel heavy to me. Feels like I have a board on my feet . Would not recommend these shoes to anyone.
Runtome,
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