Asics Novablast 5

Everyday running shoe designed for comfort and fun. Best daily trainer of 2025

Buy now for $140
The Asics Novablast 5 is one of our favorite shoes on the market right now. It's bouncy yet stable, nimble yet protective, fun yet comfortable. It has everything you want in a training shoe, and it comes in on the lower end of the performance market pricing at $140. Major changes in this version include a softer foam that's more forgiving and faster, plus a revised upper that's more breathable for treadmill and warm-weather running. If you're looking for a new shoe to handle the bulk of your mileage, the Novablast 5 is our top pick.
Category
Daily Trainer
Release Date
December 2024
Plated?
No
Type of Plate
None
Foam
FF Blast Max
Foam Compound
Not disclosed
Ride
Bouncy, Cushioned, Stable
Heel Stack (mm)
41.0
Forefoot Stack (mm)
33.0
Drop (mm)
8
Weight (mens size 9)
8.7
Support
Mild Stability
Fit
True to size

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