ASICS Novablast 5 Marathon Test: Is this your 4-hour marathon shoe?

[@OWS777]

The guy is a legend. Even though he's hungover from the holidays, he runs a marathon to test out shoes for us mid-pack runners ❤

[@pf4186]

I've never checked the dictionary definition of "insane", but I wouldn't be surprised if it was something like "a person who runs a marathon, with a hangover, for the purpose of a shoe test".

[@TheNewOriginals450]

"Not feeling particularly marathon ready this morning." That's me *every* morning 😁.

[@nikoscoulson]

What an absolute star, even hungover Kieran turns up, and runs a marathon to bring us relatable content.

[@bases100]

Insane! 👍Running a marathon for us mid packers just to do a shoe review! What a legend!

[@DHarbajan]

My guy is just built different!!! Major props!!!

[@JohnWesonga]

“Start slower at 8min/mile..” 😆😆😆 now that’s a flex 💪 if there ever was one..i can only dream of holding that pace on my best day, man does it post hangover as ez pace 😆

[@bhimfb]

You are a respected individual, sir... you are responsible for testing the shoes for us.

[@kush1cohen]

I'm onto 80km in my Novablast 5s. I really like them. As an everyday shoe for 80% of your running I think they tick the boxes. I have picked up the pace in them for short bursts and they work. So it's a go to shoe for me.

[@aaronmihel]

These are EXACTLY the kind of video reviews I’ve been looking for. THANK YOU! 🙏🏻

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Always love these longer distance, real world tests. I also felt they were too soft but nothing as bad as the Nimbus. Glad I bought the brilliant Superblast 2 instead. Another brilliant video 👍

[@Fozzee.1970]

All subjective the Superblast 2 are too firm for me for daily running.

[@localboy2010]

totally agree. Novablast 4 is still the best over all shoes.

[@kkkk1395]

what a trooper, i just bought it and I'm a 5 plus hour marathoner 😅

[@dennytong86]

Great video as always. As for whether it's a sub 4 marathon shoe, it's not so much the shoe, but the runner. I've taken shoes where reviewers said it was a tempo day shoe and have done 3:30 marathons as well as Comrades (approx 90k) in sub 8h30

[@ssarty1]

An absolute trooper for putting in a marathon distance with a hangover!!! I haven’t worked my way up to that distance yet, but have one scheduled in the spring.

[@Beariam24]

What a dude! Just cracking out the marathon runs left right and center 😅

[@billyrodriguez42]

I've just bought these for an everyday shoe and I did a pb 10km 38m race, they felt really solid, so glad I got them.

[@Jon-Truscott]

This is proper testing! Can't believe you can go out there and run a solo marathon (I'm just building up to a half).

[@TomCantu-q2x]

This is content for a motivation meme. Kudos you crazy man.

[@vegasteam7785]

Much respect 🫡 helluva effort and a great run review perspective!

[@Paulo-ze1tl]

This is super interesting. Your pace was virtually the same as what you got with the Superblast marathon test.

[@davidg9120]

Thanks. As a 5 hour marathoner having input on slower runners is good

[@alekseyaleshintsev9841]

Run my first ever marathon 3 weeks ago wearing Novablast 5. 3:23:30. I think they performed well. Sure, if I had plated shoes, I might be able to accomplish BQ, who knows. Had 5K and 10k in them with PB in both. But, yes, I definitely will get some other for faster speed sessions and racing.

[@edwardcreighton2638]

Legend Kieran! Great video.

[@ecruzd3rd]

Legend...I have a pair coming for easy miles, let's hope they work better for me than the 4s which I loved but had issues with the tongue slipping/ankle pain

[@81skydancer]

Crazy, thank you very much!!! 🎉

[@jonathanbalangon9671]

Thanks for the review.

[@CarloS-dc9zm]

Legend mate

[@ganesangiridharan5187]

I like these videos simply because of being a runner who is trying to break 4. Most of the influencers are high speed and probably not much learning for people like myself.

[@Prisoner-973]

Legend !!

[@MrRadhiEmhail]

Good job mate

[@Selucus1Nicator]

A marathon on a hangover, you are an actual psychopath Kieran 🤣🤣

[@SeanORourke-u5e]

A marathon test for the Zoomfly 6 would be interesting. A budget friendly carbon "racer?"

[@Bwebber99]

I thought running a half marathon with a hang over was hard, running a marathon with one would be almost impossible for us mortals.

[@Himlovesrunning]

Thank you for this. ❤. Will you lean towards Boston 12 compared to Novablast 5 if getting a marathon done in say 04:30 hrs is the goal?

[@Madmaverick101]

Kieran, recommended shoes for the 2025 Comrades - a down-run year? I'm a 3:45 marathoner, looking at a sub 10-hour Comrades time.

[@Vu-lq5se]

Best way to fix a Christmas hangover... run a lazy 42kms the next morning. 😅🎉

[@3436-h2i]

Great effort (thanks) and great review. My question is: nb5 or evo sl for energy return?

[@AndrewBush_XK]

I’m looking for a shoe without a plate that I can cruise on my long training runs at marathon pace ~7:45/mile and protects my legs. Think the NB5 might tick those boxes.

[@idawson998]

Neo Vista

[@JDeezle21]

I think you are going to like the Under Armour Infinite Elite 2 Update. Dropped weight, Improved Upper, Softer Foam ❤

[@skobodabaws8946]

Nice one champ

[@Lachlan_McDougall]

Sounds like they’re a good training shoe at a lot of different paces… exactly what they are designed for. Giving a lot back is the opposite of what a training shoe is designed to do.

[@indradwisefrianto]

Since you are heel striker, How is the outsole durability?

[@JDeezle21]

Marathon Test the New Under Armour Infinite Elite 2. I think you are going to enjoy the update. I'm telling you they are alot better and they dropped about 2oz ❤

[@buntyboomboom2978]

Fair Play, marathon sober be harder enough. Take a bow

[@Madmaverick101]

Kieran has attained LEGEND status 🦸‍♂

[@Nicolas-ob7vv]

If my goal is to hit 3:30, what shoes should I consider? It has to be a carbon plated shoe or could it be something snappier like the mach 6 ?

[@Fozzee.1970]

Run some long training runs ultimately it's going to be whatever shoes are comfortable for you over that distance.

[@kush1cohen]

Speed 4s or Superblast 2

[@Lachlan_McDougall]

You could hit 3:30 in almost any shoe. You definitely don’t need a special carbon racer or anything (although they might make it a little easier) personally I’d choose to run in a shoe that’s most comfortable for your long runs. 😊

[@ChristianJosephs]

Today I tested the Novablast 4, 5 and Mach 6 / Clifton 9 I bought the Novablast 5 in the end because I really liked the feel, but I was 50 : 50 with the Mach 6 which really gives you a bit more speed and "fun" imo. I think I buy me the Mach 6 as well in some weeks if I see them on a discount. Try out the Mach 6 on a Treadmill in the shop and you will see what I mean.

[@Nicolas-ob7vv]

@@ChristianJosephs I got the mach 6 and the Novablast 4 but I don't feel like they can really help me for a marathon distance. I feel like the Mach 6 is not cushioned enough after the first 20k and the Novablast is a very comfortable but a bit heavy and not reactive enough

[@Haverdawnn]

Novablast 5 sizing Hey there! My shoe size is 8-8.5 3E. I have a 1080v13 in 8.5 2E that fits me great because of the roomy and stretchy upper. Should I go with 8.5 2E on the Novablast 5 or should I go half a size up?

[@Beefyheathy87]

Have you had chance to test the saucony ride 18 yet?

[@salvadorboi]

Yes

[@igloozoo3771]

Can you post a link to your Yellow/Orange Garmin band

[@row33]

I bought this for easy days which is every day for me.

[@idawson998]

10 miles on boxing day was plenty for me😂

[@justinbird760]

Are we not gonna talk about that out toeing ??? That form looks miserable, my friend ! Try the Kyanos !!! Or a good stability shoe that helps your foot strike land more centered !! Or keep enjoying your life I’m just a friend in the comments.

[@CMDV8N3]

I call BS on this review. Not sure he reviewed his own comments before concluding “for some people, in some situations, this might be a marathon shoe.” Is a weaker endorsement possible? Nope. I counted at least four times where he mentioned the shoes were too soft, had no energy return and were making him work harder. Exactly what no one wants for a marathon. Lmfao, just answer honestly and say “no, this shoe is too soft, saps your energy, so there are literally dozens and dozens of better alternatives for a marathon.” Last, not sure I’ve ever seen someone rip off 26 miles without breaking a sweat, I mean not even the remotest sign of any perspiration anywhere. Maybe just me, but I would’ve sweated through my jacket by the end. Just FYI, ASIC’s new DynaBlast 5 is actually the groundbreaking NovaBlast 3, but with an improved upper and a lower price of $120.00. This shoe actually was/is a good 4 hour marathon shoe thanks to its better energy return and half ounce lighter weight.

[@CMDV8N3]

PS - sweat comment was about me, not reviewer.

[@idawson998]

Lol, I call BS on your comment. DynaBlasts are garbage

[@CMDV8N3]

@@idawson998 No it’s actually true. Unlike past Dynablasts, new DynaBlast 5 is Novablast 3, with an improved upper, same exact midsole. Went back and looked at NB3 reviews, they were pretty outstanding.