ASICS Dynablast 5

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · Narrow

ASICS Dynablast 5

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Average

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Average (63/100)

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Scores better than 14% of shoes

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63/100
Overall

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Average (63/100)

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Scores better than 14% of shoes

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63
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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78
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (67/100)

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Scores better than 20% of shoes

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67
Appearance

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

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Scores better than 14% of shoes

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62
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (60/100)

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Scores better than 10% of shoes

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60
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

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Scores better than 6% of shoes

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58

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • FLYTEFOAM BLAST midsole and outsole cutouts deliver lively, bouncy ride.
  • Breathable engineered knit upper uses recycled material, soft sockliner.
  • Value is its strongest suit relative to other daily trainers.

Cons

  • Underfoot cushioning feels thin next to most modern neutral trainers.
  • Overall comfort trails rivals, long runs may feel harsh.
  • Despite AHARPLUS rubber, expect quicker wear than comparable trainers.

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Compared to other shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Running shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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Stack
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Drop
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7mm
Release
2024 Q4
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
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$200
Best price
$119.99
$99.95 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (14%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (6%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (10%)
Bottom tier (6%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (20%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (14%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Average (58%)
Above average (63%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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