Asics Novablast 5
4.8 / 54.8 (240)FF Blast Max (supercritical POE) on a 41.5mm stack: the Asics daily trainer that soaks up 80km weeks and stays bouncy past 600km.
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Description
The Novablast 5 is Asics' mid-high-stack daily trainer for stacking up mileage without thinking about it: softer and more fun than the Cumulus, less structured than the Gel-Kayano. It sits in the comfort + responsiveness sweet spot that makes it the pick for 70% of your runs. The 41.5mm heel / 33.5mm forefoot midsole (8mm drop) uses the new FF Blast Max supercritical POE: springier than the old FF Blast+ Eco and holding its bounce past 600-800km. The trampoline geometry and AHAR LO outsole push you through toe-off without feeling tippy; the 8mm drop forgives heel-strikers. Double-layer jacquard mesh upper breathes better than the v4 (still warm below 5°C). 250g (US 9), also available in Wide (2E). For the hybrid athlete alternating running and gym work: comfortable for 90+ minute long runs, lively enough for a 5x1000m at threshold or a sprint for the train. It's not a racer: with no carbon plate and no PEBA foam it won't snap you forward like a super-shoe on race day. And it's not a stability shoe — if you overpronate, look at the Gel-Kayano 32.
Tech specs
Dimensions & weight
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Weight
- 250 g (8.8 oz)
- Heel stack
- 41.5 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 33.5 mm
- Use case
- Daily training, long runs, recovery runs, mileage building, versatile
Construction & materials
- Upper
- Engineered jacquard mesh + tongue wing construction
- Midsole
- FF BLAST MAX foam (supercritical POE)
- Outsole
- AHAR LO rubber (trampoline-inspired)
Customer reviews
based on 240 reviews
- 4 / 5
Perfect daily
A reliable daily trainer: balanced between protection and dynamism. Great for easy and steady runs. Takes a couple of runs to break in.
S.V. from London· Gravel cyclist Verified purchase - 5 / 5
My workhorse
I use them 5x a week for easy runs: comfortable, stable and versatile enough for a few strides.
T.S. from Trieste· Triathlete Verified purchase - 5 / 5
Training companion
I run 70 km a week and these handle it all: balanced drop, no aches in shins or knees.
O.Z. from Brescia Verified purchase - 5 / 5
Comfy and versatile
Soft but not mushy cushioning, breathable upper. Ideal for piling on volume worry-free.
L.E. from Catania· Ironman finisher Verified purchase - 5 / 5
Sublime cushioning
Comfortable from the first km, spot-on fit. It's become my no-brainer go-to shoe.
I.G. from Ravenna Verified purchase
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