Novablast 6
Community Rating
  • AEasy Pace
  • AModerate Pace
  • BRace Pace
  • SComfort

Asics

Novablast 6

$155.00Daily Trainer

The ASICS Novablast 6 is a versatile daily trainer lauded for its energetic and bouncy ride, featuring an FF Turbo² insert in the forefoot with FF Blast Max cushioning. It offers significantly improved outsole grip and a secure, comfortable woven upper with a gusseted tongue. While some reviewers find it firmer than its predecessor, it delivers enhanced stability and responsiveness for various paces, from easy runs to tempo efforts. It's praised for its value and versatility, making it a strong contender for a one-shoe rotation, though some question foam longevity and the outsole's AHAR LO wear.

Highlights

  • Significantly improved outsole grip and traction
  • Versatile performance across various paces, from recovery to tempo runs
  • Energetic and bouncy ride due to FF Turbo Squared foam
  • Enhanced stability, particularly for heel strikers
  • Comfortable upper with secure lockdown and plush collars

Considerations

  • Firmer and stiffer feel compared to the Novablast 5
  • Potential durability concerns regarding midsole foam longevity
  • Some rubber components on the outsole may wear down quickly
  • Can feel clunky or overly firm during very easy-paced runs
  • May be noisier or more 'slappy' than previous versions

Specifications

Heel Stack41.5 mm
Toe Stack33.5 mm
Drop8mm
Weight248 g
StabilityStable Neutral

Key features

  • Gusset
  • Long Run
  • Max Cushion

Midsole

  • Primary midsole

    FF Blast MAX

    POE · ASICS

  • Secondary layer

    FF Turbo²

    A-TPU · ASICS