WHY is the NovaBlast 3 so HYPED?

The ASICS NovaBlast 3 has been getting an insane about of positive attention. The FFBlast+ midsole foam has been said to be the best midsole foam for a daily trainer by many of the biggest running media outlets.. but why? I've done about 5 runs in this shoe so far trying to find the magic, and well, have I? Lets talk about my initial views of the NovaBlast 3.
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[@dhgpan]

To be fair though, the reviewers who called it "their shoe of the year" didn't lie in their reviews. They said that it's a lightweight and well cushioned daily trainer. The problem is that they announced it in the middle of the year and the last time this happened was when the first endorphin speed released , which was a groundbreaking release. So the expectations came from the people expecting something equaly unique. And still, the King of buzz remains the Endorphin Speed one.

[@raysollarsthehappyjogger5907]

Amen! I still have 2 pairs of the S/E Speed V1.

[@KrisP10]

I still run intervals in my Endorphin 1, and I love them 😅

[@percrunner1433]

Some of those outlets call shoes “sHoE oF tHe YEAR!!!” Literally in February, which is gross.

[@dhgpan]

@@KrisP10 same.

[@LEGEND3561]

Had 3 pairs of the endorphin speed 1 and loved it

[@albertosampaio7683]

I have novablast 3 and they are great. Confortable and dynamic, supporting a large range of paces. I cannot compare with speed 3 because I do not have speed 3.

[@timlaporte5231]

So happy to see the Brendon reviews. I run in the Novablast 3 and i like it. I agree with your perspectives. Hype is what sells. The 3 is a very good shoe and I always seem to run faster in it. So hooray. Saucony Speed 3 should retain Shoe of the Year.

[@farisnordin5945]

The hype is because Kofuzi & Believe in The Run call it the shoe of the year

[@stansb37]

yes you're correct. They got paid to say it.. by paid meaning got exclusive access from asics and got all expense paid trip by asics to their hq as well.. funny how kofuzi didn't follow it up after 100 miles of running. Didn't even mentioned that the outsole was downgraded from nova 2..

[@percrunner1433]

@@stansb37 no lies detected. I’ve never liked BITR but I was disappointed in Kofuzi over this one. (He’s been more and more influencer though, and not for the better)

[@slavasss2189]

@@stansb37 why outsole downgraded?

[@Richard_Johnson69]

Kofuzi guy bullshit all time

[@iakona23]

Thank you for this video review. I had almost decided to buy the Novablast 3 before it came out but I'm glad that I waited. I am more interested in the ASICS Cumulus 24 than the Novablast 3. I also hope that you do more Puma reviews in the future, particularly the Deviate Nitro 2. That is the one that I may get next. Recently I picked up the Mizuno Wave Runner 25 at 50% off and it's been working out great for me. I do appreciate the extra grip of the outsole on that shoe because I like to be able to run on wet surfaces or dirt or grass and not feel like I am about to slip.

[@BrendonCamm]

Hey Iakona! Im absolutely goung to pick up the deviate nitro 2 when it becomes available here, cant wait. Im glad youre enjoying the wave rider 25, i havent tried a mizuno shoe in a long while. Thanks for tuning in, have a great saturday!

[@iakona23]

@@BrendonCamm I never would have tried a Mizuno except that it was on sale for $67.50. I have to say that it’s one of my favorite shoes ever, way better than the ASICS Cumulus 23, On Running Cloud Monster, New Balance more V3, etc. The Wave Runner 25 really surprised me. I love the build quality and the quality materials too.

[@shansingha]

Try glideride 3, super Awesome shoes similar to endorphin speed 2❤

[@iakona23]

@@shansingha ok, will do. Thank you.

[@jdhigh2870]

Novablast has style, shape, sharp lines, they looks really unique, just love them. And running with them is a pleasure for me.

[@febryanbagus4564]

I have NB 1 & 2, maybe then NB3, i love them, these shoes are great for my running type

[@ciluguitars]

Well done and congratulations! I too had high expectations from Novablast 3, but they were the disappointment of the year. The first 20km run, they hurt my right leg, under the sole somewhere in the front. Disappointing. They are too soft and I don't know why my feet sit too high in the front under the sole. For those who run in heels, they may not have a problem. However, they are not the shoes of the year. Actually, Superblast, should have been the real Novablast 3. But Asics, didn't play it right. Sin.

[@cesardeceserodecesero3646]

The question is simple, novablast 3 improve Very much with you compare novablast 2, and Asics listen to what People Said about what must change

[@TolunayOrkun]

Yes, it is hyped especially some reviewers declaring the shoe of the year with many more months to go. I think the shoe looks super cool, new FF Blast+ is lighter (not sure if better in energy return) and stability is improved. However, I am disappointed that they downgraded outsole to AHAR from AHAR+. AHAR+ is super durable and my Novablast 1 still have ample rubber left after 350 miles and that is rare for me with the very rough asphalt in my neighborhood. I will probably pick Novablast 3 or maybe Novablast 3 TR sometime in the future on a discount as I already have more daily trainers than I need at the moment. I am also disappointed they hiked the price US$10. Small increase it might be but given less durable outsole the price increase does not sit well.

[@davidgunther1282]

I’m a size 13 and use these. I find that using the runner’s knot makes the laces ALMOST too short to tie. FYI.

[@stevestarr9769]

It seems every year there is some Golden Child that everyone loves, and the next year there's some other shoe. This year was the Novablast 3's year.

[@macau.friend]

I bought the Adios Pro 2 last year because of all the hype around it, but in the end only use it for speed workout. As much as I want to love the shoe, it just doesn’t work for me. The first gen Vaporfly is still my go-to shoe for races even if most people have already moved on. Lesson learned: Always wait for Brendon’s review for the truth 😂

[@BrendonCamm]

Im with you about the adios pro 2, great for speedy stuff, not for marathon or slower paced efforts for me. I always gotta keep my truth flowing with these reviews!! Thanks for tuning in Ivan!

[@4541047]

Great to have you back man :) I missed you! When you are going to review the Endorphin Pro 3? :)

[@matthiassventoest6800]

good stuff.., I am not picking these up. I have picked up 3 shoes rather quickly.. and have to put the brakes on for a bit.., before my next purchase.

[@LuisBecerra79]

While I have the 1st version, I will definitely try to get this shoe in a good sale. If this version is better or equally as good as the 1st, man this shoe is super fun.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Luis I did a video on it also. It doesn’t have as big of a drop/lean as the first one but it has more bounce at higher speeds with the foam in the forefoot

[@adrianbjones]

The outsole is plenty grippy in the wet - I have no idea what they are complaining about :)

[@Birky-qx1lz]

For the amount of money they want for a pair of these, why wouldn't people just get the speed 3's? The speed 3's can be used for daily training all the way up to half races. $169 for a mid-paced daily trainer is way too much money. I'm curious as to how these compare to the Nike Invincible 2's that I use for my easy days.

[@raysollarsthehappyjogger5907]

I have been a fan of the Novoblast from the start. The present version is my favorite daily trainer of all time. I'm also running in the Mach 5, Skechers Ride 10, Saucony Ride 15, and the Adidas SL20.3. I would not propose to tell anyone they are wrong about a shoe. All I can say is my experience is different from yours. Other reviews concur with yours, good but not their shoe of the year.

[@MidLifeRunner]

Ray, how did you like the ride 10? I loved the ride 8 but ride 9 felt like just a shoe. I am really enjoying my Novablast 3 (made a video on it too). Not that anyone is wrong with their opinions

[@raysollarsthehappyjogger5907]

@@MidLifeRunner I have put in 30 mi in the Skechers Ride 10. I really like it. One of my favorites. I didn't run in the previous 2 versions. I think you will enjoy it.

[@RAMRA10]

You earned yourself a new follower for your analytical and unbiased review. I like how you try to view the shoe from multiple perspectives and then just give your take on it while explaining that it’s good, but it ain’t all that, but it is lol I like that

[@yaesmucho]

Yes, it's an amazing shoe. BUT after some days running on Xero Shoes, I was no longer convinced these were the best of all. But they were for few days.

[@davezito888]

I think it’s a great shoe as it’s been reviewed and marketed. Def a contender for SoTY.Speed 3 would get my vote

[@nicnak4475]

Fantastic shoe, I bought two pairs.

[@bazsika18]

After my Saucony endorphin I was expecting to be a great shoes but,I find it too big and chunky.Often I kick my calf during runs.Back to saucony works better for me.

[@BrendonCamm]

Saucony is the best!

[@SaschaRobitzki]

The upper is too baggy and the material is too dense in humid climates, with bad breathability.

[@saramims1592]

This video title resonated with me because I only have 24 miles on NB 3s but do not love so far. I did love the 1 and 2 versions (the 2 took about 50 miles to get the midsole lively for me). I have narrow feet and the heel doesn't fit great but primarily, I am probably only one of a very few, do not like FF Blast +. I do though love FF Blast. I did not love FF Blast + in the Nimbus 24 and in the NB 3 it feels very unresponsive and dead to me (I'm being patient and hoping it will get better over time). I feel with FF Blast + a bottoming out in forefoot and in the NB 3 the right forefoot is poking me on some runs (just for context I road run and on steep hills).

[@AuDHDRunner]

I picked up the nova 2 for $45 a week before these came out. They feel like a dead slab of wood. Not impressed. Might try these on clearance next year. The speed 3's are pretty nice. Still a little ho hum compared to hype but so much better than nova 2. I did have to trim an inch of the pointless achilles rubbing rubber reinforcement in heel. that designer should be fired. heatgun ftw

[@MidLifeRunner]

Nova 2 switched genres to a slow/easy day shoe. I was severely disappointed when I first got them, but they grew on me for recovery days

[@TheCyclingCardio]

They’re light and comfy, but they’re not that versatile…rather unstable on faster pace..at least for me

[@MedicineRunner]

Lmao the Edd Bud segment 🤣

[@charlesjolley700]

Asics Marketing team, that is why the shoe is so hyped

[@joefaifer]

I was using the previous Novablast, and it took 50 miles before it stopped giving me foot pain. I caught it on sale which is the only reason I grabbed it, and based on other's reviews. Definitely won't be pulling the trigger on these shoes even with the upgrade in the upper. Not sure if I can trust the reviews on it, for me. But if it works for other people, happy running!

[@darrenchildress2134]

I use the Novablast for hill repeat training

[@pete801]

I have the NB3 and the speed 3. Both good trainers but nothing special. The NB3 does get better after 150 miles whereas the speed gets worse.

[@vividwrecked]

Ive had NB3 it feels more like a cushion shoe more than a daily trainer And its not stable at all for me. I prefer puma velocity nitro or even pegasus 38 But thats just me

[@thurules]

yes, its unstable for me when I tried it in store

[@jlamn]

Overhyped. Feels clunky underfoot. Maybe I'm just used to more shoes with more of a rocker. And it's awful in the wet. No traction at all

[@addappt]

Maybe get your fitness to a level that the shoes are made for first.

[@slavasss2189]

Why u not talk about fit??

[@duanesidney9761]

This is an average daily trainer, at best. ASICS obviously got into a lot of influencers' wallets to pull out Shoe of the Year reviews halfway through 2022. 🙄

[@Arki2019]

It’s was mediocre at best. Comfortable though. But prefer running in pretty much everything else, people say it has mad bounce? Never felt it. Feels like a clunky mess to me. Just shows everyone is different.

[@gavinmcmillan6222]

Seth demoor reviewed it not great, he rates Noosa Tri 14 as ASICS best daily trainer for 23

[@Aron-t6m]

Overhyped shoe

[@percrunner1433]

Fordy Runs is SUPER toxic. I hate calling out channels, but he is the king of overhype and also SUPER negativity.

[@josephgonzalez_]

I’m not sure why you think that. He’s honest and if he doesn’t like a shoe he says so. To say that’s “super toxic” is odd. As it happens he is a fan of the Novablast 3 - he hasn’t been “toxic” about that.

[@percrunner1433]

@@josephgonzalez_ There’s a difference between honesty and being a Dick. I have no issues with his honesty. He is a Dick most of the time in his delivery and what he says about shoes/companies he doesn’t like. Any review of a brooks shoe should point that out immediately, or something like his Saucony Shift 2 review.

[@percrunner1433]

@@josephgonzalez_ And you’re right - he was a fan of this, to the over-hype level.

[@josephgonzalez_]

@@percrunner1433 out of interest, are you American and in the US?

[@percrunner1433]

@@josephgonzalez_ Yes but I have lived in Europe and have many friends that aren’t from the US. If you’re about to equate his personality to him being from the EU, I’m not interested in that conversation.

[@sbsb4995]

Brooks glycerin is better