Customer Reviews ASICS Novablast

If you asked me on day 1 whether I liked the Novablast, I'd have told you they were terrible shoes. They were comfortable out of the box, but . . . my foot kept rolling in and all the cushioning made me feel terribly unstable. And running? Firm nope. I had to change shoes after the first 100 m. How do I feel today? LOVE them. Really, really love them. It took my body about a week to adjust. I don't notice the previously perceived instability, just supreme comfort. I guess my body got used to the new normal. As for my feet rolling in when I run? That doesn't happen anymore. I am an under-pronator; my ankles are hyper mobile from decades of ballet. I usually wear the Asics Nimbus to help my alignment when I run. And while I still like the Nimbus, these reduce the stress on my joints. I had tried the very popular Hoka brand shoes but hated them. My sales gal neglected to tell me that Hoka has almost no heel drop as compared to Asics, and I come from a family that has blown all their achilles' tendons. After the first few runs, my achilles started to hurt, and it took 2 months of hobbling around before it started to heal. I'm grateful Asics has a competing shoe with a significant drop for the poor souls (and soles) like me ;)

I usually get Gel Nimbus bc of high arches- need cushy shoes to work in. These are even better. 8/12 ran a bit long but will wear them for running. 8 fits perfectly (I tend to be between sizes and have a fairly narrow foot)

Heel is very soft light weight easy to jump rope I'm 77 with 3 Guinness world Records I love them . Google my name .

As a long time Dynaflyte (1st gen was the best) lover, I had been looking to find a shoe that felt cushioned and lightweight like the Dynaflyte. When Asics dropped the Dynablast I snapped up a pair just to see how I felt about them (they were good) but they didn't quite have the cushioning I was looking for, when I went on vacation and visited the Myrtle Beach store I grabbed a pair of Novablast before my store got them. Those were the winner for lightweight, cushioned responsiveness. I have 8 pair of the Novablast (1st gen) now and I work and have run a couple of 5ks in them. Sizing wise I went down from my customary size 7 Nimbus to a 6 and a half for this generation of Novablast. I suggest giving the shoe a couple of days to get used to the motion of the heel and the momentum that comes from the shape of the shoe, the midfoot is nicely cushioned in a bouncy Flytefoam that rebounds nicely when you land on it. If you are a neutral or underpronating runner this is an excellent shoe for 5k, 10k, or maybe even a half marathon but it's really fantastic working retail in. I have been wearing Asics for about 35 years and the Novablast is one of my favorites.

Probably the most comfortable tennis shoes I have ever owned. I am normally a Nike shock/air customer but these novablast outright beats the comfort level. Supporting the ball of my feet and my heels. Really does make a difference in my daily routin. I will be purchasing more

They are one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I've purchased! The colors are amazing and full of life!!! Wish I would have gotten 2 pairs!!

I wouldn't call this a neutral shoe - definitely for us supinators. The shoe is very comfortable and sturdy. My feet finally roll properly! The one drawback is that the traction is minimal. To be fair, this is only an issue for me on a treadmill. A little slippery, but I'm getting used to it. Other than that tho, I'd buy them again.

These are my new favorite running shoes! So comfortable and with excellent support!

I LOVE this shoe- so comfortable and light...plus it's beautiful!

Love the heel lift. Color is awesome and another perfect shoe weight

Lightweight with super cushioning!! The cushioning LASTS !!

Very comfortable, great fit and support for walking and running

True to fit, nice color. Springy. Use them for work as a nurse.

Extremely light weight! Great foot stability! Outstanding in absorbing shocks when jogging! If I had enough money, I'd invest in numerous pairs of this specific shoe. I LOVE IT!

I am a registered nurse this shoe provides the extra support needed when you are on your feet all day. I bought a second pair after trying these shoes because I really enjoyed the comfort. I wouldn't advice using these shoes for bench pressing or lifting/ completing weight lifting programs, because they pull you forward due to the extra foam support in the back.

I wear these sneakers for 12 hours shifts in a hospital where I am on my feet all day; I absolutely love them. No BLE pain post-shift, feel like I could still exercise after I clock out! Will definitely purchase again.

I'm usually a gel-nimbus girl- but I have absolutely fallen in love with these! I work in healthcare, so I'm on my feet a lot- I literally feel like I'm walking on a cloud!