ASICSMen's NOVABLAST 5 Running Shoes

I’ve wanting to try the Novablast since version 3. I am glad to finally pulled the trigger. So far I have put on a little over 20 miles on this pair. First, these shoes seems true to size compared with most of my shoe rotation. The heel collar is nicely padded and the tongue is minimal but doesn’t create pressure on the top of the foot. The toe box is roomy with the upper material having some flexibility and fairly breathable. I am a little confused where to use this in my shoe rotation. I have a long run shoe (Saucony Triumph) and shoes for fast workouts (Saucony Speed 2). The Novablast 5 can take the place of both shoes but probably doesn’t give you quite the speed as the Speed 2. It definitely feels well cushioned and quite bouncy. The midsole has the tallest stack height I own measuring 41.5 mm. I think this can be a great all around shoes if you’re only looking for 1 pair of running shoes. I would definitely bring this on a trip because it would be great for walking and also doing a few moderately paced runs. I’m planning to use Novablast for tempo day workouts and maybe some longer runs just to protect the legs from getting too beaten up. I also own 2 pairs of carbon shoes (Nike Vaporfly and Saucony Pro) that I only use for running events. I think the Novablast 5 will suit a lot of runners due to the stability and being fairly lightweight. This shoes is also a great deal too in my opinion. A max cushion shoes usually runs in the $160 range and uptempo shoes will set you back about $170. Overall I’m happy with this purchase and think most people will be too!

Nice runner, very comfortable and stylish. Had best price online.

Must say for $140 these are awesome running shoes. Great cushion and support for running 2-5 miles. Highly recommend. Definitely great quality and great value for money.

61 year old long-time runner, 5'11", 165 lbs. Only one run, 5 miles at 8:00 pace - easily the best first-run experience I've had in my 49 years of running. Heel strikers might find the heel too squishy, but it feels perfect for mid-sole strikers like me. Probably not great for pronators, but excellent for supination. Extremely comfortable, bouncy and fun. Cannot recommend enough.

Correct fit out of the box. No insole needed. Noticeably better shoe than my Brooks Cloud Max. Lighter and softer with better responsiveness. Almost makes me want to buy 2 pair! Only 20 miles so far but a great feel!

These shoes are almost perfect. I didn't know I could almost run due to rods in my spine, but these are almost the best running shoes I have ever worn. They are very light and have a lot of cushion. No fatigue after long walks or jogs. They lack heel support, so I had to add insoles, which fixed it, and they are very loud as they make a slapping sound when walking. Outside of these minor issues, I do love these shoes and do recommend them for the price. I hope they fix the issues, and then, in my opinion, would be perfect. This is not a stupid Vine review but my honest opinion after a week of use.

As a long time hoka user, these shoes are tremendous. More comfortable than Hoka, light weight and a wide enough toe box to not require a wide size. Vendor was quick with delivery and everything as advertised. Really looking forward to seeing how well they wear, but so far so good.

If you plan on running, the Novablast is your foots new best friend. My feet used to hurt so much on the treadmill after my 1.5 mile warm up, but these make you feel like your running on a cloud. The support is beyond insane and they fit like an actual running shoe is supposed to (snug but not cutting off your blood circulation). I would recommend these for running/cardio strictly and switch out your shoes if your at the gym so you don't blow these out too soon.Like my title says, if you wanna take off and fly, do NOT remove from your feet before flight.