Customer Reviews ASICS Novablast

Better than I expected! I run about 15 miles a week and these are really helping my feet and joints out a lot. Very low impact I hardly feel my feet hit the ground.

LOVE these shoes! Having run in Brooks for a number of years and now needing more cushions; these are amazing!

love the energy return. I do have a narrow foot so had to tighten it up at the forefoot once midrun so wouldn't use it for a lot of down hills but otherwise love it!

Love these shoes. They are so very comfortable. Love

Lots of cushion. I have been suffering from shin splints so I'm just going on short runs with them right now but they are great. Not good on cold windy days to run outside since they are so breathable but that's a good thing !

Didn't realize that I waited way too long to buy new running shoes until I put these on my feet! These shoes provide a lot of support, very comfortable, and bouncy. Awesome for road running! I'll definitely be buying these again in the future.

I ordered these because, 1. I needed a new pair anyways, 2. The design looked great and supportive, and 3. I never spoil myself and I love ASICS! I took these out three times already and I have never had a more comfortable run! I thought with all that extra support near the heel I'd be off balance, but it was the exact opposite. Smooth run, springy, almost like a treadmill or track. I did get a little blister on my left heel, but that pretty much happens with all new shoes I get. Looking forward to all my runs! (And I love the color! I got the grey ones with the hot pink accent!)

I ordered these because, 1. I needed a new pair anyways, 2. The design looked great and supportive, and 3. I never spoil myself and I love ASICS! I took these out three times already and I have never had a more comfortable run! I thought with all that extra support near the heel I'd be off balance, but it was the exact opposite. Smooth run, springy, almost like a treadmill or track. I did get a little blister on my left heel, but that pretty much happens with all new shoes I get. Looking forward to all my runs! (And I love the color! I got the grey ones with the hot pink accent!)

I bought them a month ago because I was having calf pain in my brooks, they fixed me.

I bought these to start running again and needed something that was comfortable, had support and wasn't stiff. These are amazing. I am a novice short distance runner and these are amazing. I normally wear a 6.5 but in running sneakers, I go with a 7.

The difference to my running experience is significant: Less fatigue; much more comfortable ride; superior cushioning. I tried my same route in my 'new' last pair of sneaks (also Asics) just to see if the difference was real or in my head.. and it was real. I felt every foot strike in my previous shoes-- by comparison-- and not in a good way! And my feet can breathe and toes are comfortable. Now that we're homebound, am running solely outside vs more on a treadmill. Can't imagine going outside without them. Highly recommend.

It normally takes me at least a month to break in my shoes otherwise I get hot spots and my feet go numb! With these I ran 14 miles and they felt like I was running on clouds.. amazing! The toes box is just the right size and my knees and calves felt great! I run around 200 miles a month and have gone through plenty of shoes. These are really comfy!

I have run in the Nimbus since the 15s, but I decided to change it up. These were awesome from the moment I put them on. The best part is how cushioned they are. Glad I switched!

Finally, a shoe I can exercise or jog in! I have never had support and comfort like this. Thank you ASICS for thinking about your customer rather than your gross margins. I've spent hundreds of dollars in the past and always was left disappointed and not sure with my purchase. There is cushion and support throughout absorbing every step. After I jog or speed walk, I no longer feel pain or discomfort that sometimes is associated with running. If you need a little more tightness, move the shoelaces up. Thank you again!!

I had been searching for a good pair of shoes to wear for work (I work in a hospital and I am on my feet all day). I usually end up with ball of foot pain by the end of the day. Not with these! I actually tried on a pair of Brooks and these at the same time, and while the Brooks felt like a more expensive shoe, the cushioning of this shoe had them beat. They are very very cushy, especially in the ball of foot area and feel quite bouncy and light. The cushioning is not too much that it makes it more difficult to walk. Also, the upper does feel a little cheap, the mesh is thin, so along with my thin compression socks, my feet are cold in the cooler weather. The laces are also some of the thinnest, cheapest laces ever. I have debated about replacing them. But I did not buy these shoes for the laces or even the upper, I am here for that ball of foot cushioning, and these are the only sneakers I've found that deliver. Also, that black/ purple/ coral color looks great, and I like the funky design at the heel of the shoe. Basically, if you have ball of foot pain, get these shoes!

I had been searching for a good pair of shoes to wear for work (I work in a hospital and I am on my feet all day). I usually end up with ball of foot pain by the end of the day. Not with these! I actually tried on a pair of Brooks and these at the same time, and while the Brooks felt like a more expensive shoe, the cushioning of this shoe had them beat. They are very very cushy, especially in the ball of foot area and feel quite bouncy and light. The cushioning is not too much that it makes it more difficult to walk. Also, the upper does feel a little cheap, the mesh is thin, so along with my thin compression socks, my feet are cold in the cooler weather. The laces are also some of the thinnest, cheapest laces ever. I have debated about replacing them. But I did not buy these shoes for the laces or even the upper, I am here for that ball of foot cushioning, and these are the only sneakers I've found that deliver. Also, that black/ purple/ coral color looks great, and I like the funky design at the heel of the shoe. Basically, if you have ball of foot pain, get these shoes!

I love how these shoes feel. The heel and fore foot padding is great. However, the left shoe has rubbed a blister on my heel and my right ankle is now sore. I do buy my shoes big to accomodate normal swelling due to running. I do love how they role your foot forward during the run. I have worn them twice both runs were 4.25 miles. I'm going to try them one more time and see if they need to break in more.

Nothing hurts after a few miles when I previously had ankle pain so looking forward to adding more miles. Very bouncy and light!

I've run in Nimbus for a long time, but the toe box became too narrow. Then I switched to Nike Zoom Vaporfly Next. Nice shoe, but almost twice as expensive as the Novafoam. The Novafoam is FANTASTIC! The toe box is wider than the Nimbus, and the shoe is light, cushy, and bouncy, just like the Vaporfly. And the shoe is more comfy, and fits my foot better, than the Vaporfly. Solid purchase. Highly recommend.

Just ordered these! So excited! I fell in love with these shoes!

The laces are terrible. They don't stay tied even if double tied.

These are very comfy, but very hot! Need to be more breathable in the upper.

This shoe feels great. It has great support and cushion and I love it's sock like comfort and breathability while still offering great cushion and support. I have worn Brooks for years but find this shoe much better. The only downfall, which is significant, is that the fabric near the toe area is so thin that only after 3 months of light use my toe began poking through the fabric. If ASICs can fix/reinforce this area this shoe would be perfect!

These are my "go to" shoes for daily power walking. They last up to about 6 months or when I hit 500 miles. I have noted that the inside sewing edges around the tie holes are rubbing my upper foot and at times uncomfortable. Noted that my previous pair had softer material inside and no raw edges like these. They still remain by "go to" shoes due to the cushion comfort when power walking.

Wish for a tad more cushioning and more accurate sizing.