Yoursquoll feel a spring in your step when running in the ASICS Novablast 3. The Novablast 3 now features FF BLASTtrade PLUS foam that creates a more energizing rebound coupled with a trampoline-inspired outsole design. ASICS also added more cushioning, while making the shoe significantly lighter with its new midsole compound. Reviewers loved the light, bouncy ride in our ASICS Novablast 3 review. A heel stabilizer supports the foot to give you a more balanced stride, while the gusseted tongue wing fit system improves the midfoot fit and reduces any tongue sliding. Inspired by geometric origami, the upper not only looks fast, but the new engineered monofilament mesh keeps the foot cool and comfortable as your run heats up. The ASICS Novablast 3 is a great everyday trainer that provides a lively, cushioned ride.
Yoursquoll feel a spring in your step when running in the ASICS Novablast 3. The Novablast 3 now features FF BLASTtrade PLUS foam that creates a more energizing rebound coupled with a trampoline-inspired outsole design. ASICS also added more cushioning, while making the shoe significantly lighter with its new midsole compound. Reviewers loved the light, bouncy ride in our ASICS Novablast 3 review. A heel stabilizer supports the foot to give you a more balanced stride, while the gusseted tongue wing fit system improves the midfoot fit and reduces any tongue sliding. Inspired by geometric origami, the upper not only looks fast, but the new engineered monofilament mesh keeps the foot cool and comfortable as your run heats up. The ASICS Novablast 3 is a great everyday trainer that provides a lively, cushioned ride.
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Yoursquoll feel a spring in your step when running in the ASICS Novablast 3. The Novablast 3 now features FF BLASTtrade PLUS foam that creates a more energizing rebound coupled with a trampoline-inspired outsole design. ASICS also added more cushioning, while making the shoe significantly lighter with its new midsole compound. Reviewers loved the light, bouncy ride in our ASICS Novablast 3 review. A heel stabilizer supports the foot to give you a more balanced stride, while the gusseted tongue wing fit system improves the midfoot fit and reduces any tongue sliding. Inspired by geometric origami, the upper not only looks fast, but the new engineered monofilament mesh keeps the foot cool and comfortable as your run heats up. The ASICS Novablast 3 is a great everyday trainer that provides a lively, cushioned ride.
Yoursquoll feel a spring in your step when running in the ASICS Novablast 3. The Novablast 3 now features FF BLASTtrade PLUS foam that creates a more energizing rebound coupled with a trampoline-inspired outsole design. ASICS also added more cushioning, while making the shoe significantly lighter with its new midsole compound. Reviewers loved the light, bouncy ride in our ASICS Novablast 3 review. A heel stabilizer supports the foot to give you a more balanced stride, while the gusseted tongue wing fit system improves the midfoot fit and reduces any tongue sliding. Inspired by geometric origami, the upper not only looks fast, but the new engineered monofilament mesh keeps the foot cool and comfortable as your run heats up. The ASICS Novablast 3 is a great everyday trainer that provides a lively, cushioned ride.
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I love my Novablast 3. A versatile daily trainer I grab it for most of my runs. I've done every pace on my range in these and they feel great. I've done up to half marathon in them and covered nearly 400 miles. I have an ASICS rotation also including Nimbus 29, Evoride Speed & Metaspeed Edge+. If I spend time in any of these other shoes, then slip the NB3 back on I realise how much I've missed them.However I have a new pair which are firmer, more stable at the rear and have a more rockered rolling forefoot. This is really noticeable when I have an old and new NB3 on each foot. The older pair feel softer with more sink in feeling then bounce & I really notice the lack of forefoot rocker. Internet reviews often comment that the shoe feels different after X amount of ... MoreI love my Novablast 3. A versatile daily trainer I grab it for most of my runs. I've done every pace on my range in these and they feel great. I've done up to half marathon in them and covered nearly 400 miles. I have an ASICS rotation also including Nimbus 29, Evoride Speed & Metaspeed Edge+. If I spend time in any of these other shoes, then slip the NB3 back on I realise how much I've missed them.However I have a new pair which are firmer, more stable at the rear and have a more rockered rolling forefoot. This is really noticeable when I have an old and new NB3 on each foot. The older pair feel softer with more sink in feeling then bounce & I really notice the lack of forefoot rocker. Internet reviews often comment that the shoe feels different after X amount of miles & based on my old / new comparison I'd agree. I don't know at what point this happend to my older pair but I have to say I prefer the feel of the newer shoes. Perhaps this is natural & I should have retired them 100 miles ago but I still I can't bring myself to do it. The new are still in the box on my wardrobe until I do. Oh and grip could be better in some circumstances but I have ran on every terrain in these & are fine but much better suited to road.
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A lot of hype about this shoe. Many shoe tubers anointed it as the shoe of the year. For me it’s a good shoe but not a great shoe serving best as a daily trainer and recovery shoe.The shoe is surprisingly firm but has decent energy return; I’d expected a feeling similar to the Sacauny 20 or 21, the Novablast is noticeably firmer than the Triumph. The shoe has a decent rocker that will drive you to mid foot strike and the “trampoline” in the forefoot is a positive even if you heal strike the forefoot trampoline will assist. A negative is performance in rain or light road freeze on a cold morning -they are slick for me and I mid foot strike. If I was a heel striker I would not wear them in those conditions. The shoe fits true to size- a tad long but no issues; in ... MoreA lot of hype about this shoe. Many shoe tubers anointed it as the shoe of the year. For me it’s a good shoe but not a great shoe serving best as a daily trainer and recovery shoe.The shoe is surprisingly firm but has decent energy return; I’d expected a feeling similar to the Sacauny 20 or 21, the Novablast is noticeably firmer than the Triumph. The shoe has a decent rocker that will drive you to mid foot strike and the “trampoline” in the forefoot is a positive even if you heal strike the forefoot trampoline will assist. A negative is performance in rain or light road freeze on a cold morning -they are slick for me and I mid foot strike. If I was a heel striker I would not wear them in those conditions. The shoe fits true to size- a tad long but no issues; in general I wear an 11.5 in running shoes and these fit consistent to other shoes I’ve worn.
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I am an avid ASICS fan. ASICS was never wrong, be it my first gel cumulus 19 or the last pair of gel nimbus 23, everything was awesome. since I recovered from covid, I found it hard to run, every single time I tried I had extreme shin pain. I was a long distance runner but 5km become difficult for me. recently while browsing ASICS site, came across NOVABLAST 3, after reading description I thought these shows can solve my problem and I can start with shorter distance running. Again ASICS was not wrong, I really enjoy running without pain after using NOVABLAST 3. awesome pairs, much needed cushion and bounce which almost solved my problem of pain also bettered my performance. A must have for anyone looking for comfortable road or hard surface run. These are the best ... MoreI am an avid ASICS fan. ASICS was never wrong, be it my first gel cumulus 19 or the last pair of gel nimbus 23, everything was awesome. since I recovered from covid, I found it hard to run, every single time I tried I had extreme shin pain. I was a long distance runner but 5km become difficult for me. recently while browsing ASICS site, came across NOVABLAST 3, after reading description I thought these shows can solve my problem and I can start with shorter distance running. Again ASICS was not wrong, I really enjoy running without pain after using NOVABLAST 3. awesome pairs, much needed cushion and bounce which almost solved my problem of pain also bettered my performance. A must have for anyone looking for comfortable road or hard surface run. These are the best road running shoes I have till date.
| Product dimensions | 32.26 x 20.07 x 11.43 cm |
I love my Novablast 3. A versatile daily trainer I grab it for most of my runs. I've done every pace on my range in these and they feel great. I've done up to half marathon in them and covered nearly 400 miles. I have an ASICS rotation also including Nimbus 29, Evoride Speed & Metaspeed Edge+. If I spend time in any of these other shoes, then slip the NB3 back on I realise how much I've missed them.However I have a new pair which are firmer, more stable at the rear and have a more rockered rolling forefoot. This is really noticeable when I have an old and new NB3 on each foot. The older pair feel softer with more sink in feeling then bounce & I really notice the lack of forefoot rocker. Internet reviews often comment that the shoe feels different after X amount of ... MoreI love my Novablast 3. A versatile daily trainer I grab it for most of my runs. I've done every pace on my range in these and they feel great. I've done up to half marathon in them and covered nearly 400 miles. I have an ASICS rotation also including Nimbus 29, Evoride Speed & Metaspeed Edge+. If I spend time in any of these other shoes, then slip the NB3 back on I realise how much I've missed them.However I have a new pair which are firmer, more stable at the rear and have a more rockered rolling forefoot. This is really noticeable when I have an old and new NB3 on each foot. The older pair feel softer with more sink in feeling then bounce & I really notice the lack of forefoot rocker. Internet reviews often comment that the shoe feels different after X amount of miles & based on my old / new comparison I'd agree. I don't know at what point this happend to my older pair but I have to say I prefer the feel of the newer shoes. Perhaps this is natural & I should have retired them 100 miles ago but I still I can't bring myself to do it. The new are still in the box on my wardrobe until I do. Oh and grip could be better in some circumstances but I have ran on every terrain in these & are fine but much better suited to road.
A lot of hype about this shoe. Many shoe tubers anointed it as the shoe of the year. For me it’s a good shoe but not a great shoe serving best as a daily trainer and recovery shoe.The shoe is surprisingly firm but has decent energy return; I’d expected a feeling similar to the Sacauny 20 or 21, the Novablast is noticeably firmer than the Triumph. The shoe has a decent rocker that will drive you to mid foot strike and the “trampoline” in the forefoot is a positive even if you heal strike the forefoot trampoline will assist. A negative is performance in rain or light road freeze on a cold morning -they are slick for me and I mid foot strike. If I was a heel striker I would not wear them in those conditions. The shoe fits true to size- a tad long but no issues; in ... MoreA lot of hype about this shoe. Many shoe tubers anointed it as the shoe of the year. For me it’s a good shoe but not a great shoe serving best as a daily trainer and recovery shoe.The shoe is surprisingly firm but has decent energy return; I’d expected a feeling similar to the Sacauny 20 or 21, the Novablast is noticeably firmer than the Triumph. The shoe has a decent rocker that will drive you to mid foot strike and the “trampoline” in the forefoot is a positive even if you heal strike the forefoot trampoline will assist. A negative is performance in rain or light road freeze on a cold morning -they are slick for me and I mid foot strike. If I was a heel striker I would not wear them in those conditions. The shoe fits true to size- a tad long but no issues; in general I wear an 11.5 in running shoes and these fit consistent to other shoes I’ve worn.
I am an avid ASICS fan. ASICS was never wrong, be it my first gel cumulus 19 or the last pair of gel nimbus 23, everything was awesome. since I recovered from covid, I found it hard to run, every single time I tried I had extreme shin pain. I was a long distance runner but 5km become difficult for me. recently while browsing ASICS site, came across NOVABLAST 3, after reading description I thought these shows can solve my problem and I can start with shorter distance running. Again ASICS was not wrong, I really enjoy running without pain after using NOVABLAST 3. awesome pairs, much needed cushion and bounce which almost solved my problem of pain also bettered my performance. A must have for anyone looking for comfortable road or hard surface run. These are the best ... MoreI am an avid ASICS fan. ASICS was never wrong, be it my first gel cumulus 19 or the last pair of gel nimbus 23, everything was awesome. since I recovered from covid, I found it hard to run, every single time I tried I had extreme shin pain. I was a long distance runner but 5km become difficult for me. recently while browsing ASICS site, came across NOVABLAST 3, after reading description I thought these shows can solve my problem and I can start with shorter distance running. Again ASICS was not wrong, I really enjoy running without pain after using NOVABLAST 3. awesome pairs, much needed cushion and bounce which almost solved my problem of pain also bettered my performance. A must have for anyone looking for comfortable road or hard surface run. These are the best road running shoes I have till date.
I'm just getting back into running after many years away. My first pair of shoes on my return to the roads were Hokas. I was amazed at how much more comfortable running shoes are these days. I eventually decided to pick up a second pair, as the Hokas were showing a little wear on the outsole. After many hours on YouTube, I opted for the Novablast 3s. They blow away the Hokas. At least as much cushioning, but they also have some bounce to them. I find myself grabbing the Novablast 3s and have to occasionally force myself to grab the Hokas for a run.For Christmas this year, I picked up three more pairs of Novablast 3s (wife, daughter, son-in-law)!Highly recommended, and good price right now, too.
At first, I thought the NovaBlast 2 were the most comfortable shoes ever. My usual shoe is the Cumulus, which I've been wearing for over 10 years, but I found them to be getting tight in the forefoot. I run marathons and weekly training is around 35 - 45 miles. I liked the 2 so much I ordered the NovaBlast 3. Unfortunately, I started to develop hip pain after logging around 200 miles in the NovaBlast 2. I didn't make the connection to the shoe until I noticed that my inner foot was dropping (sinking upon impact). It was like the cushion gave way under the inner side of my foot. This doesn't happen in the Cumulus or any other running shoe I've used. It's not a stride issue or anything like that. After a few weeks of no running to let my hip heal, I started running ... MoreAt first, I thought the NovaBlast 2 were the most comfortable shoes ever. My usual shoe is the Cumulus, which I've been wearing for over 10 years, but I found them to be getting tight in the forefoot. I run marathons and weekly training is around 35 - 45 miles. I liked the 2 so much I ordered the NovaBlast 3. Unfortunately, I started to develop hip pain after logging around 200 miles in the NovaBlast 2. I didn't make the connection to the shoe until I noticed that my inner foot was dropping (sinking upon impact). It was like the cushion gave way under the inner side of my foot. This doesn't happen in the Cumulus or any other running shoe I've used. It's not a stride issue or anything like that. After a few weeks of no running to let my hip heal, I started running again but only in other shoes. Hip issue did not come back. Of course, eventually I had to try the NovaBlast 3, which I only used once when I first received them. I thought it may have been a flaw with only the one pair. Nope. Hip pain started coming back and I noticed once again my inner foot was sinking. My wife even notice that my foot looked odd while running behind me. Threw both pairs in the garbage. These shoes seem to work fine for others, but not me, which is too bad because they are comfortable. It's more important to me that I run without pain!! Wish I had kept them for a photo, you could actually see they were tilted inward.
Purchased this shoe to replace previous daily trainer (NB 880V13,) which I had been well pleased with. Like the NB, this shoe presents smartly, and the midnight/olive oil livery is fantastic.The fit gave me pause. Initially, I did not sense that locked-in feel around the heel. However, I found that once I had laced-up and sat out on my initial run the fit I was looking for seemed to be there.The shoe felt light and bouncy throughout the 5.5 mi breaking run. Dry conditions didn't allow me to put to test the traction of the outsole, but it inspired confidence in the dry on asfalt.It was a balmy 62 degrees Fahrenheit, but the upper appeared to be fairly breathable. It was most certainly comfortable, and the laces have a nice almost stretchy or elastic property to ... MorePurchased this shoe to replace previous daily trainer (NB 880V13,) which I had been well pleased with. Like the NB, this shoe presents smartly, and the midnight/olive oil livery is fantastic.The fit gave me pause. Initially, I did not sense that locked-in feel around the heel. However, I found that once I had laced-up and sat out on my initial run the fit I was looking for seemed to be there.The shoe felt light and bouncy throughout the 5.5 mi breaking run. Dry conditions didn't allow me to put to test the traction of the outsole, but it inspired confidence in the dry on asfalt.It was a balmy 62 degrees Fahrenheit, but the upper appeared to be fairly breathable. It was most certainly comfortable, and the laces have a nice almost stretchy or elastic property to them. I had no issues with them wanting to work loose or come undone.Overall, I am very satisfied with the purchase and look forward to spending more time piling on the easy miles before offering any additional updates.
Comfortable and secure upper. Narrow. Like all ASICS shoes it seems unnecessarily pointy in the toe making the shoe seem almost a half size bigger than it is. Toe box volume is also low. Good lock down though. Heel has too much padding to make up for an otherwise subpar heel lock down, but with the padding it works. Foam is great. When walking around my foot rotates inward at toe off in a way that feels odd like the foam is collapsing on the medial side of the shoe. That feeling goes away when running and my first run I set my second fastest 5k time of the year without trying but the shoe is also extremely unstable along with the liveliness. Running over some rocks along a railroad track the shoe was rolling over left and right like no ones business. It doesn’t ... MoreComfortable and secure upper. Narrow. Like all ASICS shoes it seems unnecessarily pointy in the toe making the shoe seem almost a half size bigger than it is. Toe box volume is also low. Good lock down though. Heel has too much padding to make up for an otherwise subpar heel lock down, but with the padding it works. Foam is great. When walking around my foot rotates inward at toe off in a way that feels odd like the foam is collapsing on the medial side of the shoe. That feeling goes away when running and my first run I set my second fastest 5k time of the year without trying but the shoe is also extremely unstable along with the liveliness. Running over some rocks along a railroad track the shoe was rolling over left and right like no ones business. It doesn’t quite fit my foot or my running style but it is very poppy and peppy and well made.
Posting this longer review because I know I always look for them when I’m shopping for a shoe, I hope it is helpful.I switched to these after running in the Kayanos for a few years. I liked the Kayano for the cushioning but didn’t need the stability. I also felt like I was wearing through them after only about 150/200 miles (I am tall and muscular, so the weight I put on shoes is a little more than the average runner) and wanted to try something with a different type of cushion that might last longer. The cushion on the Novablast is fantastic, so comfortable, and when I’m trying to push the speed a bit I can really feel it propelling me forward. They are so bouncy and make my legs last longer, I think.I’ve put about 250 miles on them so far and they are barely ... MorePosting this longer review because I know I always look for them when I’m shopping for a shoe, I hope it is helpful.I switched to these after running in the Kayanos for a few years. I liked the Kayano for the cushioning but didn’t need the stability. I also felt like I was wearing through them after only about 150/200 miles (I am tall and muscular, so the weight I put on shoes is a little more than the average runner) and wanted to try something with a different type of cushion that might last longer. The cushion on the Novablast is fantastic, so comfortable, and when I’m trying to push the speed a bit I can really feel it propelling me forward. They are so bouncy and make my legs last longer, I think.I’ve put about 250 miles on them so far and they are barely starting to show signs of wearing out. I would expect to get another 200 out of them at this rate. I am really pleased with them and definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an everyday shoe that’s great for both speed work and long runs.There are two things I’d love to see improved in the next version:1. My feet don’t always sit correctly in the shoe and I have to take a step funny to kick them back into position every once in a while, I feel like the upper could do a better job of this.2. I love the way the response feels when I’m running faster, I can really feel it propelling me forward. It would be great to feel something like that at a slower pace.I run about 30 miles a week, mostly 3-5 miles at a time with a longer (8-13 miles) run on the weekend.
I wrote a long review about the Novablast 3 and I absolutely love it. In fact, I now have 3 pairs of it in different colorways that I rotate along with a bunch of other shoes from other brands. Being that I average 70~80 miles per week, I can justify having many shoes for both the road and trail. Enamored with the regular road version, I was very intrigued by the TR trail version although I knew that it wasn't meant for technical trails that I also run on a regular basis.Although I love road running and it accounts for two-thirds of my miles, my real passion is in running the trails. Instead of pavement, tarmac, and asphalt, I prefer dirt, gravel, rocks, and tree roots to run over or jump over. I have nearly a dozen trail running shoes but couldn't resist the ... MoreI wrote a long review about the Novablast 3 and I absolutely love it. In fact, I now have 3 pairs of it in different colorways that I rotate along with a bunch of other shoes from other brands. Being that I average 70~80 miles per week, I can justify having many shoes for both the road and trail. Enamored with the regular road version, I was very intrigued by the TR trail version although I knew that it wasn't meant for technical trails that I also run on a regular basis.Although I love road running and it accounts for two-thirds of my miles, my real passion is in running the trails. Instead of pavement, tarmac, and asphalt, I prefer dirt, gravel, rocks, and tree roots to run over or jump over. I have nearly a dozen trail running shoes but couldn't resist the Novablast 3 TR based on my experience with the regular version for road running.Overall, the TR version provides pretty much everything that the road version does with the addition of higher rubber lugs. There's a lot of talk about the regular version not providing good traction in wet conditions but that isn't an issue for me since I live in very dry drought-stricken Southern California. Still, I wanted to get the TR version and see how it'd handle the trails that I run. I knew even before I ordered the TR version that it wasn't the right one for my runs on technical trails that I run once or twice per week. These trails have very steep hills, lots of rocks and roots, and plenty of abrupt twists and turns. I have other shoes that are better suited for running on such terrains.Soft-cushioned high-stack midsole isn't really what you want for running on challenging terrains at high speeds. You want ground feel and the nimbleness to shift on a dime. Is the Novablast 3 TR the proper shoes for such endeavors? No, it isn't? I believe ASICS and many other brands have better shoes for such endeavors. This being said, the Novablast 3 TR is great for hard-packed smoothened dirt and gravel trails that are, overall, fairly straight with mild hill inclines and declines.Also, for those who are concerned about running in wet road conditions, the TR version is great for better traction but you do need to take into account that it adds about an ounce over the regular road version. As I see it, TR should stand more for 'Traction' than 'Trail'. I will certainly run in the TR on the road when it does eventually rain and get wet in SoCal during the winter months (December through March). I will run in the TR over smoothened dirt trails over long distances but I won't wear it for running on 'technical' trails.I like colorway of the TR. I normally wear white for the road and anything black and very dark for the trail, so the TR fits in fine. I'll happily use the TR for the road when it gets rainy and wet on the road as well as smoothened dirt and gravel trails as I mentioned earlier. For me, the Novablast 3 TR is more about traction than trail and is also great for the occasional road-to-trail situations. The midsole stack is too high for "real" trail running, IMHO. But, if you seek traction and wearing it for "easy" trail running, the NB3 TR is great.Considering how much I love the regular NB3 for the road, the TR version was a no-brainer for wet conditions and running on smoothened straight-ahead trails. For me, it's more about TRaction than TRails and that's how I'd recommend it. The Novablast 3 is an amazing running shoe. I currently have over two dozen shoes I rotate for various running situations, racing and training purposes, and terrains and the NB3 is my favorite overall shoes and gets most of my miles. The TR version is great but comes with a caveat: it's more about traction and for running on limited range of trails. Works great for me but I recommend that you consider your usage case and the particular environments and situations you run in before purchasing the TR version.
As soon as l received my Novablats 3 l took them to the gym to break them in on the treadmill, including to gauge comfort of toe box area, as l’ve aways had issues with rubbing on my small toe in my left foot with past trainers unless l go for a wide fit which not all manufactures cater for. 5k in and no rubbing, and my legs still felt like they had plenty of energy in them, even tho l have been mixing it up with some moderate paced runs along with fast sprints. l repeated this again a few days later with the same results, with such positive results l decided it was time for a real test. Towards the end of the week l decided to pick a dry day to run home from work (a 10-mile route), whilst carrying a backpack with a laptop and work clothing (totaling about 10kg). ... MoreAs soon as l received my Novablats 3 l took them to the gym to break them in on the treadmill, including to gauge comfort of toe box area, as l’ve aways had issues with rubbing on my small toe in my left foot with past trainers unless l go for a wide fit which not all manufactures cater for. 5k in and no rubbing, and my legs still felt like they had plenty of energy in them, even tho l have been mixing it up with some moderate paced runs along with fast sprints. l repeated this again a few days later with the same results, with such positive results l decided it was time for a real test. Towards the end of the week l decided to pick a dry day to run home from work (a 10-mile route), whilst carrying a backpack with a laptop and work clothing (totaling about 10kg). The route consisted of river paths and moderate gavel paths, and I found the grip and responsiveness of the trainers quite reassuring whilst dodging in and out of the crowds of tourists till l reached the out skirts of the city river paths where l could open up and release my pent-up speed demon, its bad habit of mine whilst on supposedly easy runs. The Novablast 3 easily rose up to the challenge, it felt like it wanted me to push them harder the faster went. However, l did find that on wet areas of the path, l did almost slip on some turns, but all in all l found it a really enjoyable experience with the Novablasts 3’s which left my legs and feet feeling like they could still go after l arrived home.
| Product dimensions | 32.26 x 20.07 x 11.43 cm |
