Decent but not incredible
4/5
Overall
I heard good things about the Novablast and was having trouble finding the updated version of another shoe that had worked well for me, so I gave them a try.
They are definitely bouncy - a very different feel than previous asics models I had tried (like the 1000 and 2000 series years ago). There is a fairly high stack and a bit of a rocker so the shoe rolls through the gait cycle.
However, I have found the upper to be uncomfortable - it's a tight knit that runs a bit hot and causes pressure points on various points of my foot if I lace them too tight.
I have also found them to be a bit sluggish when pushing the pace.
I think this is a shoe that marked a departure for Asics, but my guess is that they've made subsequent improvements in newer models.
Darryl Bank · Jul 3, 2023
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Reebok Floatride Energy 3
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
