22 Miles in the Asics Novablast 4: Long Run Review

[@sheldonjanuary4058]

This was an awesome detail of the long run capabilities of this shoe. I wasn't expecting the shoutout, what a mensch! Keep doing you. I've called the running store and told em, I am on THEE way!!

[@krmon1992]

If you can't decide on what shoe to buy, then this is the channel you need to watch.

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

There are a bunch of really good ones actually: Kofuzi, Edd Bud, Believe in the run, the run testers, Forty Runs (hilarious man) an Hes Kicks, just to name a few.

[@krmon1992]

@@stephanvonwolf5666 i am watching their videos and know all of them and still can't convince myself to buy a shoe, till this channel come up. With his updates on wearing the shoes he is reviewing, i can say this is what a reviewers should be doing not just for their channel but for their viewers . I'm a new runner btw. So i am a bit hesitant on buying shoes 😂

[@drstreetrunner3438]

Those are all the “OG’s” in the game and you really can’t go wrong with them. Run like Heller and Aubrey Running are some great channels for running shoe reviews too.

[@MedicineRunner]

@@krmon1992I can also vouch for this. Even tho the other runners have great channels, many of them are different build and mechanics than I am or have been running their whole lives. I relate to Yowana the most and his videos have influenced my purchases the most.

[@fecardona]

Yowana. The reviewer that runs a marathon every week, does so in cold climate, before sunrise, in an effort to satisfy proper testing and deliver to his audience.

[@Runstrong_Chris]

Someone over at Believe in the Run, i think Seth Epley ran a 2:47 marathon in these

[@geoffb2900]

Thanks for this informative review! Another great option is the Novablast 3, which is now available for $120 from Asics online. I retired my 3's at 400 miles when they had lost their grip due to sole wear.

[@raulmedina6223]

Revel v4 vs novablast 4 review 👍 I have both I prefer the revel v4

[@WilltoImprove]

For me after the first 10 miles these became my go to daily trainer as I’m training for the New York City half marathon it’s my first one I’m a bigger runner at like 511, 195 to run this about 145 Absolutely love how these shoes have held up

[@kuriosites]

Very helpful with all of your descriptions and comparisons. It's quite an endorsement, knowing you weren't expecting much from the Novablast 4. I'll have to reconsider it if I decide I need something with a little more foam under foot.

[@st4331]

I watched a lot of reviews of these shoes, and have bought it, but the general consensus is that it's fine for plodding out the miles (my use), but not great at picking up the pace, so not a competitor to the Endorphin Speed or Mach 6 in that respect, and even the Triumph 21 is considered better for varied pace running.

[@Nicolas-tf1ub]

Larry June is the perfect soundtrack for a long run bro lol. The Alchemist project and the new one with Cardo are great workout albums.

[@scottrobertson8380]

Love watching your vids.............your knowledge of shoes is beyond impressive.

[@dmleibo]

I found the Novablast 4 to be a bit more cushioned/softer than the Hyperion Max. The cushioning in the Novablast felt pretty good on my 20 miler this weekend and I don’t know that my leg muscles would’ve appreciated the extra effort needed to keep them moving with a softer shoe. That said, I ran a marathon in the Hyperion Max last year so I might be a bit more tolerant of firm midsoles than others.

[@patrickvanderwal6324]

I have both this one and the Superblast. I like both, but the Novablast doesn't even come close to the Superblast. I still use both, just to spare the SB a bit and also the NB is better for easy/recovery.

[@dmleibo]

“Depending on how Strava calculates things”. Lol. I always add an extra .01 miles to the ends of my runs to ensure Strava doesn’t short-change me. I call it the Strava Hundredth.

[@bschlussel79]

Great video as always!

[@Rob_Gilbert]

Great review, I recently bought a pair but yet to try them out 👍

[@nickvivant]

I’ve bought the invincible 3s and now I have these on the way as well ALL YOUR FAULT (because of the good in-depth review ofc) keep it up!🍊

[@supwell]

You're going to love them. Good job 🍊

[@manueltan8962]

Love that view from outside of your house !!!! 🍎

[@garthcox4]

A good clear, detailed review. I like mine and find them versatile. I wouldnt use them for a fast 5k, the speed 3 is still faster. Im thinking about the mach 6 as well if its different enough from the nb4. If not i might go to my local saucony outlet snd get a cheap pair of triumph 21s

[@supwell]

Mach 6 and novablast 4 would be a great rotation. Triumph has a little too much overlap with the novablast for me to have both. Mach 6 is great for that faster work but way more cushioned feeling than the rebel. Just make sure to use my running warehouse link on Supwell.io if you get it 😉

[@garthcox4]

Thank you, I suspected the nb and triumph might fit the same purpose.

[@speedworkendurance2091]

I use the nova blast for my easy days and long runs when I am not wearing the Boston 12’s. I like the ride of the new on cloud monster better than the nova blast but unfortunately the upper doesn’t fit my foot well.

[@andyseal8134]

you have to get the Superblast. It is much better than the Novablast. it will become your favorite long run shoe.

[@31_pandeputuarymahendra58]

compared to Rebel V4?

[@TheMors1975]

Exactly how does it compare to NB and Saucony

[@griffitts7]

Looked like the bird in the tree was wielding Kylo Wren's light saber

[@REDEVIL666]

Awesome vid, thanks so much for the content 😁

[@alainmaiquez7475]

No mention of Endorphins Shift 3? Your the reviewer that convinced me to get them lol

[@supwell]

I actually never took that shoe past 10 miles! The novablast reminds me a lot of what I loved about the shift 3 though - if you are looking for a replacement it's a great choice. Super stable and protective with a smooth ride like the shift

[@sahacking]

Which is the better long run shoe, the Novablast 4, the Saucony Triumph, or the Adidas Boston 12?

[@tomrichardson5433]

I had NB3 & Triumph 20. It's a close call, but both are excellent long run shoes. While I never went over 16 in the NB, I did not feel any discomfort at that distance, like I would with Ghost for example.

[@Ninja-Cake]

superblast is way better for marathon pace, novablast 4 is good at slower paces daily/recovery etc not great for speedy days like the Novablast 3 was. The NB4 took around 150km to break in for me, only now do they feel squishy and soft, very hard out the box to run in.

[@drstreetrunner3438]

That’s exactly how it was for me with this shoe. I like the softness but I’m not getting the bounce that I got from the previous 3 NB’s and it’s kinda sad.

[@Rase23]

🍊🍊🍊 yeeeeeeheeeee you’re doing good

[@JS-xn3dq]

Thanks for the review! 🙏 I have the v3 NB and like it, although I haven’t tried it for a long run yet (shorter than yours). Do you think this would work for a heavier runner (close to 200 lbs.)? Any other long run shoe recommendations?

[@MrJaydog999]

I am at a similar weight, the Boston’s 12 are great

[@JS-xn3dq]

@@MrJaydog999 thanks for the suggestion! I tried them on in the store before and they felt a little stiff/blocky. Did they require some break in?

[@MrJaydog999]

@@JS-xn3dq So I have both the NB4 and Boston 12. I am a 6”5 200lb runner. I recently bought the Boston 12. I might have 10-15miles on them. I used it for a 5k race last weekend and hit my PR of 23 minutes in them. From the reviews I see people saying that they break in after 40 miles. I didn't find them to be stiff, I actually find the NB4 to be more stiff and bulky. I would highly recommend them maybe up to half marathons. I am still yet to try them for long runs and I think they will hold up. They are bouncy and I would probably use them for race days. I guess from my experience I have been using the Pegasus for several half marathons last years. It is good but not great and I started looking for more cushioning. I tried the SC Trainer V2, they say it's the best cushion shoe for marathons. I had to return them, they are comfortable and fun but not stable for me. I did get a knee injury from them. Maybe they will work for you. Certainly expect more pressure on the knees when cornering since they are very mushy. More recommendations for long distance that I see they are ranked highly are the Puma Deviate Nitro 3 (Cushioned), and the superplast (Fast Pace).

[@WessyBaby]

Good job yowana🍊🍊

[@jayaybe1]

Isn't the stack exactly the same as the Novablast 3? It's just that they're including the insole now.

[@PaydayMayday91]

Good job Novablast 4 🍊

[@BKJohn44]

How is this compared to the super blast?

[@drstreetrunner3438]

I don’t get any bounce out of the Novablast 4. It’s nice and soft and I do enjoy running in it but it’s not what I was expecting. For me, this is the first time that the Novablast has kinda taken a step back from the previous version.

[@danrobins8587]

Same! I was really looking forward to forward to it, and had seen so many praise it… but it’s just a bit “meh”

[@filoIII]

That Novablast 1 was so ridiculously unstable, I never considered later iterations. Sold them after 2 runs. NEVER had my foot nearly come out of a shoe going around a corner. I'm guessing the Novabl 3 and 4 are better than the 1.

[@JS-xn3dq]

I think the Superblast can almost be considered a plated shoe because it is so stiff given the stack height. 👍

[@tomrichardson5433]

SB and NB have almost the same stack height. SB is definitely stiffer though. Is it the FF Blast+ layer?

[@JS-xn3dq]

@@tomrichardson5433 it’s the thick FF Turbo in the SB that makes it stiff, although mine has loosened up a little.

[@sunrisechaser7913]

Novablast 4 vs Rebel v4 comparison please! Thanks!

[@peterkirktenor]

really interesting insight....!

[@peterkirktenor]

now i want the Novablast 4...... i've only had the Novablast 1 (weirdly set a previous 5k pr in them back in 2020) also ran my first marathon ( 3h12min )in the Asics Glideride, which had a good rocker on it, was firm and protective.....but was sooooo heavy...

[@coolguylawrence]

I subbed because you rock with LJ🥂

[@supwell]

🍊🍊🍊

[@snowwalker9999]

This shoe will be a mystery to me as the reviews are all different. I currently run in Novablast 3’s Rebel V3 the SL DN2 Sen 9 Superblast and the Triumphs. I feel I have everything covered for all kinds of training. No need for this shoe yet but I wish I knew what identity this shoe had besides just being another daily trainer.

[@ventilateoxygenate4815]

Im confused on what's better to use for a long slow distance run...it seems that the gelnimbus 26 and novablast 4 have the same midsole.nearly identical stack height....one is just heavier and i guess softer...but does weight and cushion really matter that much for a long slow run anyway?

[@supwell]

They call the midsoles the same name but they are different foams - the gel nimbus is soft and squishy and the novablast is firmer and a little bouncier when you run faster. I don't look at weight a ton for long runs but I prefer a slightly firmer shoe. The novablast 4 is one of my favorites right now for long runs - I had the gel nimbus 25 which is very similar to 26 and I didn't love taking it on longer runs because the midsole was a bit too squishy

[@Simon-bv3zo]

Would you say the heel feels clunky in these or do you not notice it

[@michaelcostello8529]

what daily trainer would you recommend for 3-4 easy runs of 6 miles per week and 1 long run of 13 miles? Still the triumph or is 13 miles short enough for a softer shoe like the 1080? also I have a separate shoe for speed so no need for that.

[@drstreetrunner3438]

I haven’t ran in the 1080 since v10 and the Triumph since the v19 but I used both of those shoes for a bulk of my miles (about 50 per week) to include 2 plus hour long runs each week.

[@CorGP]

Literally just bought the novablast 4 for $115 shipped. I love NB but hate that they don’t allow discounts on pretty much any of their popular shoes. We trying to ball on a budget over here😂

[@supwell]

Hahaha yeah I feel you man. That's a great deal

[@fitbdx]

Change your unlock pin

[@jtwaller12]

good job yowana ur doing good🍊🍊🍊🍊 NUMBAS!!!

[@projectgeeteerunz]

🍊🍊🍊 Good Job Yowana

[@supwell]

YEEHEE

[@tamarabeckham8760]

Which shoe do you recommend for just an everyday shoe for bad knees with satiny for asisc?

[@supwell]

Funny enough I have a video going up tonight with every brands' best everyday shoe! For Asics my pick is the gel nimbus. It's cushioned and comfortable without being too soft - good support all around

[@KillaBean416]

Do you eat any complete proteins before your runs ? Or just carb and coffee

[@supwell]

Usually just carbs and coffee - sometimes I'll have peanut butter with my bagel but I don't make protein a priority before long runs. Mainly just want something light in my stomach before I head out. I make sure to have balanced meals with protein, fats etc the day before for lunch and dinner though

[@revivalist70]

Hi Yowana Is the Novablast 4 suitable for all day walking and standing? Thank you

[@supwell]

It's a great shoe for long runs but not my preference for walking and standing. My current favorites are the brooks ghost max 1 and Saucony hurricane 24. Ghost max is a great shoe if you're going to be spending a long time on your feet - completely takes the pressure off and is the right blend of soft and supportive. Hurricane 24 has more bounce and pep and is a great pick if you're looking for a dedicated walking shoe

[@revivalist70]

@@supwell Hi Would you recommend KAYANO 31 or Clifton 9 for standing and walking for long hours? Thank you

[@chinitopogi7511]

Pls do a review of adidas supernova rise, stride and solution

[@supwell]

Did an overview and first run in supernova rise a few weeks ago: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfPm3V4bJyNn80si=E6jult8ta3Izn79k I'm trying to get the stride and solution in as well - stay tuned!

[@felixbruno7937]

My guy has shoes for days.

[@supwell]

💯

[@Gunbardo]

Been using this for a year now…. Idk, I still prefer the vaporfly over anything else

[@136Todd]

Novablast? Why not the Superblast? Such a better shoe

[@DangerDreadShow]

He says in the video he just hasn’t tried it yet? Lol

[@FatUglySadMan]

There really ain’t that much difference, I have over 350 miles on my superblast.

[@CELane-zv6uj]

Run-are did a good comparison of the Novablast 4 and the Super blast and came to the same conclusion that people who aren't trying to sell you shoes do. Not that big of a difference for $200. Sometimes it's just hype. 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@nabilbogdan]

how are the sizes compared to nike?

[@dwb5043]

I sent back my novablast 4 because of the forefoot slapping. Shoe didn't roll for me and therefore was uncomfortable.

[@MR-wh5wp]

I really want to enjoy this shoe but it rubs against a tendon on top of my foot near the tongue. Has anyone else had this? Do I just need to wear them looser? 😢

[@adamholbrook2281]

I'm surprised there is that much difference between the Nova and the Super Blast. Maybe it's more about the Benjamin's on the Super Blast and are you getting what you're paying for? Maybe you should do a comparison of the two ? I love your neighborhood BTW. Nice big lots and it's mature not cookie cutter. Thanks for the info you put out.

[@trollganji]

😊

[@zephmccutcheon6369]

aie aieh aieh aieh 🍊

[@supwell]

🍊 numbers

[@ventilateoxygenate4815]

If Im enjoying the triumph 21s, is there any reason to get these?

[@supwell]

Probably not - there is a lot of overlap in the types of runs they do. But maybe pick up a pair once they go on sale at the end of the year!

[@barrick4807]

This or the oncloudeclipse?

[@supwell]

for running definitely the novablast 4. it's better on pretty much every front except for grip (wet weather grip not good on the asics) and it's $40 cheaper. the cloudeclipse would be my pick for casual wear though

[@maldoror5750]

🍊

[@zaioofs6284]

Aye aye aye aye aye aye aye 🍊

[@supwell]

you're doing good zaioofs 💪🏾

[@haroholic]

Tingle type video, if you'd cut out the regular voice and keep it to soft spoken + field recordings, these reviews would work as asmr, could be labled as such, would be much easier to explain to the uninitiated than "Your highschool crush comforts you" and could get a bunch of sadge depressors into running and/or shoes.

[@Zinctwentyone]

I got them and really like them but I do get blisters on my ankle where the tip of the ankle part ends. I use them for 5 mile walks daily so I have to put a bandage on my ankle in the rear area to avoid the blisters.

[@pranayama-running-Jendrik]

It‘s so nice to watch your videos almost immediately after I woke up for doing yoga and cold showering before I going to work 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 For me you nailed the timing of your uploading 😁😍🫶🏻

[@dyrelllyles1460]

🍊🍊

[@barrick4807]

Rebel v4 doesn’t hold out for me as a big guy

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

I am probably mentioning this again for a few reasons. Number one I have Asperger's so I don't really have a social filter. If I see something messed up I usually say something I can't seem to help it number two, I like you and I like your program I like all sneaker review channels. Sneakers are one of my Asperger's special interests so I watch pretty much all of the sneaker reviews even the bad ones but that being said yours are still way too long . You could go much further much faster if you edited out some of the dumb stuff like you changing your shoes and you Weighing shoes (one at a time). lol! I don't think you're going to hit the big subscriber numbers if you don't shorten your programs. I actually did some opposition research for you and the Run testers when they have a situation where they want to talk about it a few more like as in comparisons they will make a completely separate program so they have four programs on the Nova Blast for and each of them are about 11 or 12 minutes long. That is digestible and people have time for that. The same with Kofuzi, he always has initial review review was at 11 minutes and 31 seconds, he normally also does a 100 mile review (normally shorted than the original. Believe in the Run was 10 minutes and 17 seconds, Ed bud I had two episodes 1 and 100 miles and One initial at 12 minutes and 21 seconds, Hes kicks is under 15 minutes even if he has six different shoes in the review well you may have some dedicated followers that have enough time to watch 30 minute and 1 hour long sneaker reviews, that's not the larger audience I promise you. There's a reason why all other stinker review channels Trend much much shorter than yours come by far less than half of your time wise. And they condensed their shows well you're getting just as much information from a 12-minute believe in the run as you are from your 30 minute on the same shoe you're going to have to learn to be more efficient with your data and delivery of data and learn to weed out the dumb s*** . Or just be satisfied to have a few 100,000 followers despite how good you may be what time is the most precious resource that we have and many people guard it jealously. I had a significant debate in my mind before even composing this message to you because I know I was going to waste more time and I'd already said what I had to say. But I like you so I decided it was worth it. I want to see you succeed. I'm not here to criticize you I'm here to help enable and Empower you because that's what we should all do for each other.. I'm frequently misunderstood and that has to do with my communication style as a person with asperger's. We are overly direct and to the point and sometimes that gets seen as aggression and we generally do tons of research as a Pastime so we know a lot of stuff in that comes across as arrogant , we're not, we just get really excited about sharing information because we love learning so we assume that everybody else does too and we are usually wrong on that. LOL best of luck

[@supwell]

Hey Stephan, I really appreciate the time and research that went into leaving this note. Thanks for watching the channel and suggesting ways I can serve you better! Based on your feedback, I wanted to let you know about the website in case you hadn't seen it yet. I have all the data and images in the running shoe database. I am working on adding short write ups and filters to toggle by drop, stack height etc. here it is: www.supwell.io/shoes Again, I really appreciate your time and support. Please send me a note here [e-mail] if you have any suggestions on how I could improve the website

[@AFlamingSword]

@@supwell He has a niche right now. No cookie cutter intro music, mandatory montage set to upbeat music for 2 plus minutes, then generic shoetuber review that isn't really well thought out and isn't in-depth/ THIS is the place for a well reasoned, in depth deep dive into a shoe we might be interested in. If he shortens things up to be like ALL THE REST there's no reason to watch this channel because there are 100's just like it. He found a niche, his growing audience speaks to it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Most of us have the attention span to watch and enjoy a video more than 10 minutes. In a day and age where many of us buy online we need in-depth reviews from honest real runners, not glorified shoe salesmen with a youtube channel and same tired 8-12 minute "shoe review" saying not much at all. Just my .02.

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

Hi flamer or whatever . While I do have ADHD (and Asperger's, Bipolar 2, PTSD and Dyslexia), my attention span is considerably longer than 10 minutes. So what you are telling me is that 1) I'm not allowed to have an opinion opinion? 2) your opinion is better than anyone else's? 3) your opinion is the only one that matters and everybody else is wrong? 4) you like to suck up to minor KZbin celebrities? 5) you are definitely single. LOL

[@srinivasaprabu1243]

Hey, is it stable for people who overpronate?

[@supwell]

Yes this is one of the most stable neutral daily trainers!

[@MCRD1086]

I overpronate and these shoes work very well for me

[@AdhesionExotics]

Sock it to me 🍊

[@supwell]

good job adhesion 💪🏽🍊

[@oosh82]

Mate, get on with it. 15 minutes and no content.