ASICS Novablast 5
One of the best-selling daily trainers anywhere, the Novablast 5 moves to soft, bouncy FF Blast Max foam on a tall trampoline-shaped midsole. It is light for its stack and lively enough to handle everything from easy days to uptempo long runs. Few shoes offer this much fun per dollar.
Reach for the ASICS Novablast 5 for everyday training miles and long runs. It's a neutral shoe, best for runners with an efficient stride who don't need pronation support. The tall, soft stack favors comfort over ground feel — great for high mileage and bigger runners, less so for racing snappiness.
- Bouncy, energetic ride
- Light for a max-stack trainer
- Outstanding value and versatility
- Tall soft stack can feel unstable in corners
- Outsole durability is average
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