ASICS

Novablast 5

Novablast 5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (56%)

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Shoe details

Weight
7.8 oz
Release
2023 Q4
MSRP
$150
Widths
Medium, Wide
Stack Height
41mm heel - 33mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (56%)

Rated better overall than 56% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 56% of other shoes we judged.

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Overall

Average (56%)

Cushioning

Above average (62%)

Comfort

Average (51%)

Value

Average (48%)

Durability

Average (45%)

Appearance

Average (42%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 56% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Average (56%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 55% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Average (45%)

Novablast Family

Worse than >99% of 10 novablast family ranked.

Bottom tier (<1%)

ASICS

Better than 68% of 256 ASICS shoes ranked.

Above average (68%)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Running shoe
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.8 oz M
Stack
41/33mm
Drop
8mm
Release
2023 Q4
2026 Newest
2025 Q2
MSRP
$150
Best price
$129.96
$154.95
$129.95 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (51%)
Average (53%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (62%)
Very good (80%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (45%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (42%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Average (48%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

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SupahSlowSub5 · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Out of the box this shoe is very very bouncy. It's just egging you on to run faster every time you get out there. This feeling continues for about 50 miles until you break them in, then they become very comfortable and they can do a lot. I used these shoes for paces ranging from 9:00 cooldowns and workout at 4 flat mile pace. These shoes can handle anything. I have feet that are longer than most and it fit me fine, so for normal people it may fit long. I don't think people should have much issue with lockdown, I didn't and I have pretty narrow feet. After about 350 miles though, the shoes stop giving you as much back. I'm retiring them at 450 miles right now and I can say confidently these are dead. When compared to the Novablast 3, these start out much more bouncy and quick but by the end they feel much more dead. I still do think these are good shoes and I recommend them for anyone training for any distance, they can get your work done and done well, but know in the later stages of its lifespan it won't be giving you as much and thats ok.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Value 5 Tool Shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Sometimes I want to bring one shoe on a trip an make it work for Easy day, Long runs, Tempo days, Tourist activities (including light non-tech hikes) and Casual meals. The Novablast 5 checks all 5 boxes. The cushion reminds me of Novablast 1 if it was better engineered. The energy return is really fun, especially when I go from easy pace to 5k effort. This is the best looking upper yet. I wear a size 13 in all shoes but go with a 12.5 in every Novablast including version 5. I am neutral gait with a narrow foot. I prefer more cushion if given the option. I was an 18:30 5k; 3:15 marathon guy when I started running at 50 y/o and slower now due to 10 yrs of age. My prior trip shoe was the Puma Deviate Nitro 2. It looks great but not that fun to run in for me.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Good but could use more stability

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I overpronate when running, especially when exhausted, so I probably need more stability. Otherwise, it would be a good pair of shoes for someone with a neutral pronation who prefers running short distance. 

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

I am obsessed with this shoe!

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I have been running in the Novablast 4's since February and absolutely loved them - they are definitely my all time favorite shoe for long runs! The Novablast 4's had the perfect about of cushion and bounce to wear for long runs and even enough pop to wear for tempo workouts. However, I am about halfway through my current marathon training cycle and finally felt like my 4's needed replacing - coincidentally the 5's were about to come out so I waited a couple weeks and I am so glad I did!! The 5's are better in ways that I could have never imagined! They have everything I love about the 4's but somehow feel lighter, even bouncier, and more breathable, all while still being quick and responsive. I could not recommend these shoes more!

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5