Reader review
Anonymous runner · Dec 5, 2024
4/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Ratings & Reviews
Exceptional (99/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than more than 99% of all shoes.
Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.
Rating breakdown
Better Shoes Rating. Shading shows the expected rating range.
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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.
The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.
Overall
Exceptional (99/100)
Overall rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than >99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Exceptional (99/100)
Comfort rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Durability
Exceptional (99/100)
Durability rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Exceptional (99/100)
Cushioning rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Exceptional (98/100)
Appearance rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Very good (89/100)
Value rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Very good (89/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 86% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
100%
4/4
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Scores better than >99% of 2,617 running shoes.
Exceptional
Daily Trainers
Scores better than >99% of 1,872 daily trainers.
>99%
ASICS
Scores better than 99% of 266 ASICS shoes.
99%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
- Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
- Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
- Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
- Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.
Compared to other shoes
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.5 oz M
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
7mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2024 Q2
2026
Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$200
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$165
Best price
$149.99
$209.99
$131.97
Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Exceptional (99%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Excellent (93%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Exceptional (98%)
Best appearance
Good (78%)
Very good (84%)
Value
Very good (86%)
Best value
Average (47%)
Good (77%)
Where to buy
Dick's Sporting Goods
25% off
$149.99
$200.00
Best price on White / Blue
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Reader Ratings
12 reader ratings
Showing 1–4 of 4 written reviews
As good as everyone says
Anonymous runner · Nov 20, 2024
5/5
Overall
Really is as good as everyone says but loses durability points because the upper gets a bit loose before the rest of the shoe wears out.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
My favourite shoe of the marathon cycle
Anonymous runner · Nov 13, 2024
5/5
Overall
The Asics Novablast 2 has been a total game-changer for me. It's lightweight but still really cushioned, so every run feels smooth and springy. The bounce from the midsole keeps my legs feeling fresh, whether I’m out for a long, easy run or picking up the pace. The fit is snug and breathable, and they feel super stable even on uneven ground. They’ve quickly become my go-to for daily runs – just really comfortable and fun to run in.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Reader review
Anonymous runner · Oct 29, 2024
5/5
Overall
The Goat.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5