Asics Novablast 5 First Run Review: New Novablast gets new foam and a new feeling

[@bobcarrier4732]

As always great review guys and always appreciate having the varying perspectives. Looking forward to g forward to this one since I got along well with the 4 and reached for it more than my SB2 “probably get some clack for saying that” and it seems some tweaks have made it better. That sweet spot cruising daily sounds great!

[@gabr131s]

Great review! They look like a nice update. I’d be keen to see how these would compare with (regards to softness & bounce/energy return) to the Adizero SL2 and also the Adizero EVO SL shoes

[@heymrguitarman7637]

ASICS have really cemented themselves as a top brand again over the past couple of years but the 8mm drop is a deal-breaker for me. I need around 4-5mm for best results but this looks like another fantastic shoe if the specs work for you

[@davidg61]

Great review guys. Might pick these up despite already having too many shoes!

[@SpeedGio]

There’s not such thing as too many shoes. Go ahead!🎉

[@jakeva9802]

Great comparison. Unfortunately i have two pairs of nb4s to use first.

[@penguinpt]

curious how this compares with the saucony hurricane 24, another popular easy, daily trainer amongst y'all

[@dnice362]

Same thought

[@i.p2088]

Hurricane 24 is a heavy stability shoe 😂

[@TheSomvir]

​@@i.p2088yes it's heavier than nb 5 and the stability version of triumph 22. Comparison should be done between nb 5 and triumph 22.

[@wildforthecats661]

Not sure this is comparison worthy.

[@dnice362]

@@i.p2088 wtf is the difference between a “stability” shoe and easy run, everyday run ?

[@jonathandougan5446]

Good review , look forward to a pair. Big thing is will it be grippier in the wet during these winter months.

[@idawson998]

They really stitched you up sending that colour way 😂

[@dandan3045]

That’s the launch color way. No choice.

[@LarleyStairwell]

Curious about how it compares to the glide ride max. Thanks for the video!

[@kypkyp17]

Thank you for all the great reviews! Let my ask : Why can't we compare this shoe with shoes like BROOKS GHOAST MAX and GLYCERIN MAX ,NEW BALANCE MORE V5, PUMA MAG MAX NITRO ,ASICS NIMBUS 26 and other max stack shoes for easy/recovery runs? Ok NOVABLAST can also do tempo runs but does this mean necessarily that is not comparable with these shoes at easy runs?

[@csaszaristvan9312]

I liked version 1 the most. Is it similar? Thanks for the review guys!

[@jemr]

Great review! That colour is absolutely horrendous!

[@garthcox4307]

NB5 v ride 17 would be an interesting comparison.

[@chilingcheong3268]

Curious how it compares against New Balance Balos and Saucony Speed 4? Looking forward to this comparison as I’m deciding which to go with, thanks.

[@MrYorkshire1978]

How does the width feel? Another review I saw said it felt roomier? The NB4 are too narrow for me, how does it compare to say the Rebel V4 ?

[@FromTheRightAngle]

Hey guys, loving the reviews! As a fellow that has been running in Nimbus 5’s for a couple years, how would this shoe compare? I heard that the Nimbus 26 is much warmer than the 25, is this Novablast 5 a good replacement? I don’t have separate shoes for different kinds of runs, I average like 9 minute miles…..

[@LiveYoung0]

How does it compare to Evo sL?

[@aqme32]

Thank you very much for the video. Could be interesting to benchmark it versus Superblast 2 considering price and availability 😅

[@garthcox4307]

Softer than the nb4 probably means a no from me, each to their own. That upper looks cheap and like it could easily be holed if it snagged on something sharp.

[@adraids2362]

Waiting for evo sl review!

[@davidlynch9049]

Thanks for the initial reviews.😎 I have the 4s and like them, but overtime, they have become firmer. Looking forward to the 5s with a softer ride, but not in that disgusting colourway. 🤮 Will wait for better colourways.

[@Bashivelli]

Wish they had the neon green again

[@matthewbrett3135]

Nice review, guess like a lot of shoes, it’s only ever going to be marginal improvements. P.S. Has Kieran’s Instagram handle been misspelt in the graphics?

[@akwk2712]

Perhaps Father Christmas could get Kieran a microphone for Christmas?

[@johnpaulgorman]

What is it with all these size 8 feet guys! Recruit a size 10 runner... please!! ;)

[@Andy-sb7cb]

Tom, you said the 5s are softer and bouncier 3 times. 😂😭

[@jollyroger1009]

First

[@TheNewOriginals450]

Congratulations on your 12th birthday too!

[@SergiuSalcau00]

the kinda... and it kinda, with a feeling of kinda. NOPE. bye

[@davidg61]

What do you mean?

[@dwikysyarief2791]

he means they barely feel the difference from the 4th version

[@davidg61]

@@dwikysyarief2791 ah ok, maybe the 4 on sale might be better.