ASICS Novablast 6

Name: ASICS Novablast 6
Brand: ASICS

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.3 oz · 41/33mm stack · 8mm drop

How it ranks

The ASICS Novablast 6’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 5 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Good

Overall

Good 89

Cushioning

Good 88

Comfort

Decent 79

Value

Decent 76

Appearance

Below average 66

Durability

Below average 65

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

73 Moderate

Moderate 73

External retailer ratings

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External ratings
Our ratings

Would buy again

75% 3/4

Where to buy

Amazon

$150

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Price as of Oct 22, 8:33 AM UTC.

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Other retailers

Running Warehouse Black / Khaki (and 3 others)

$155

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Dick's Sporting Goods Black / Khaki (and 4 others)

$155

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Pros

It is much lighter than the typical daily trainer for sale.

Cons

We don't have enough reviewer information on this shoe to make a judgment of cons.

Novablast 6 rates 89. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the ASICS Novablast

Each dot is one version of the Novablast, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

80 2020 75 2021 98 2022 98 2023 98 2025 89 2026

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Novablast 6 This shoe

2026 · 5 reviews

89 Good

73 Confidence
Novablast 5

2025 · 19 reviews

98 Exceptional

89 Confidence
Novablast 4

2023 · 47 reviews

98 Exceptional

96 Confidence
Novablast 3

2022 · 88 reviews

98 Exceptional

99 Confidence
Novablast 2

2021 · 7 reviews

75 Decent

85 Confidence
Novablast 1

2020 · 5 reviews

80 Good

78 Confidence

Runner Ratings

5 ratings

5/5 1

4/5 3

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 1

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.3 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 8.8 oz · Women's 7.7 oz
Release: 2026
MSRP: $155
Widths: Medium, Wide
Stack: 41/33mm
Drop: 8mm

Available sizes

Men's

8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 13

7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 11.5, 12, 12.5

41, 42, 42.5, 43, 44, 44.5, 45, 45.5, 46, 47, 47.5

Women's

6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10

4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8

37, 37.5, 38, 38.5, 39, 40, 40.5, 41, 42

Runner reviews

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Very Good Trainer

5/5

Overall

this is my 7th week doing 60-65 miles in them as well as 13 mile long runs, I can say that they do not compare in nostalgia to the 3s and 4s, they feel better than the 5s, but Asics has always cooked with the nova blast, they fit my feet like a soft glove and they feel pretty bouncy and can be pushed down to 5:30/mile pace with comfort. The cream color looks good and I will forever be a buyer of the novas until I die. They do start to feel flat after 400ish miles.

Anonymous runner · Oct 5, 2026

65 mpw 300 miles in this shoe training for 5K and 10K would buy again

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

Very disappointed,Squeeking Constantly-Novablast 6

1/5

Overall

Very disappointed with the Novablast 6 — extremely loud squeaking I was really excited to purchase the ASICS Novablast 6. This was actually my first pair of ASICS running shoes, and I specifically pre-ordered the latest model because I expected a high-quality shoe from a well-known running brand. Unfortunately, the shoes have been squeaking loudly every time I walk in them since I received them. I have been wearing running shoes for work for more than 14 years and have owned 20+ pairs from different brands. I understand that some shoes can occasionally squeak on certain types of flooring, so I initially assumed that might be the case. However, this is completely different. I have tried the Novablast 6 on multiple types of flooring, and the squeaking is still extremely loud. It is loud enough that people can hear me coming from a distance. I contacted ASICS to file a warranty claim, but my claim was rejected and the issue was blamed on the flooring. I have already tested the shoes on different surfaces, and the problem persists. At this point, I am stuck with an expensive pair of shoes that I am embarrassed to wear in public and cannot comfortably use for work. That is especially frustrating because I purchased them specifically expecting to be able to use them as reliable running/work shoes. I am very disappointed with both the product and how this issue was handled. I expected better from ASICS, especially with a brand-new, latest-model shoe that I had to pre-order. I am currently pursuing the matter further through the Better Business Bureau and other appropriate consumer-protection channels because I do not believe this issue was adequately addressed.

Squeeky Monster · Sep 14, 2026

would not buy again