I dont know if you saw Asics's financial reports recently but I think you might be interested to know that their sales and profit growth is quite significant. Even their stock has gone up about 400% since 2021. And the company's value has almost doubled. Not only are they killing itbin running shoes, but in sports shoes (volleyball, Tennis 🎾, Basketball 🏀, Football ⚽ etc ), street fashion shoes. This is since the CEO position was taken over by a 30 year veteran of Mitsubishi. His name is Hirota I believe. And he has pushed through a LOT of changes at Asics since he started his tenure.
Good to know. I knew they were doing well but not that well. They definitely have revitalized the brand and the products. Her win Taiwan Asics is massive for Baseball and volleyball… as well as “sports” in general (think someone who needs athletic shoes or anything, reprisals kids). I’m glad they are doing well though.
I experienced the same frustrations with the Novablast 3 that you outlined. I bought the 4's based on your review, and again, have found your insights to be spot on with my experience. The Novablast 4 has become my second favorite daily trainer, right behind the Puma Magnify Nitro 2. I would have never guessed it after my experience with the 3's. Thanks for your reviews! The content is awesome and you've become my go-to shoe reviewer on RUclips :-)
Hey , is the Magnify Nitro 2 as stable as the Nova Blast 4 ? In the Nova Blast 4 and the Gel-Cumulus 26 the guardrails and the geometry of the middlesole guides the feet well when ruining. I wonder if the Magnify 2 is as good and stable as recent Ascis neutral shoes launched recently. Thanks.
@@MiracleWarriors I don't know if it's as stable but it is a very stable shoe. Overall it doesn't have as wide of a base as the NB4, but I haven't had any stability issues in the Magnify. The foam is the reason I like it a little bit more than the Nova blast. It is nitrogen infused and has the same firm feeling as the NB4 (you don't sink in too much) but is much more responsive. It has a nice bounce that I don't get as much of in the Nova blast. The other thing I like is it doesn't have much of a rocker, which also helps the stability.
I’m glad I’m not alone with the NB3. I’m also glad you see why the NB4 was such a surprise! I appreciate the kind words on the content. Stay tuned. Plenty more coming. 🤙🏻
Puma use fairly narrow platforms on their shoes and they also seem to have a lateral bias to them (some more than others). So compared to the NB4 they won’t ever be as stables even with the firmer foams.
You are reeeeeally making me wanna try the NB V4. I have 120km on 6runs in the NB V3 (everything strides/5k to Z2 32+Km long runs with race pace injections) and so far the shoe has been fantastic. I have 700km on my NB V1 which still gets occasional treadmill use only. I think I have 6 pairs of shoes that are right on the cusp of retirement, so I need to pickup another shoe. Thankfully I did just find a 3rd pair of Tempo Next% to hopefully get me through all my key marathon workouts over my next 3 marathon blocks. If not for the Tempo Next% I know I'd probably have 2 pairs of Superblast! LOL
Wow, Tempo N% or SB… I hear a “vs” I could never imagine. I never loved the Tempo N%, it was always clunky and techy and not fun to run in (for me)… but it was fast and it did get the job done for a range of paces. The SB it’s just so much more enjoyable to run in… but we all have our “the one” shoe… you definitely know yours!
@@SagasuRunningIt's the airpods. The ZoomX implementation in the Tempo Next% wasn't great. That wide forefoot for the airpods is just magical if you can hit them right. I might still grab a pair of SB just for long runs...I dunno. I'm halfway through this block (which will hopefully get me a Boston 2025 bib), and then I have Chicago 2024. So will have lots opportunities to eat up KMs.
@timtrenholm3698 That they will… plenty of kms ahead for you. I do remember the ZoomX foam in the Tempo to have felt more dense… combined with React it was very “brick” of you didn’t strike the ground perfectly. I’ve just never fully meshed with the AirPods. They are fun for a bit for me but then quickly they become very not fun and a chore to run in. Plus the OCD in me always worries about blow-outs with them… though I never had it happen over 6 pairs of AirPods Nikes I’ve had over the years.
Great review - recently added NB4 to SB (tempo/long) and Nimbus 25 (easy/recovery)Covered 300km in the NB3 TR and as a forefoot striker am hoping NB4 will match your experience!
The NB4 is much much better for forefoot striking. The NB3 was more geared to help striking for me… design and geometry. So if you made that work the NB4 will feel especially good.
I saw your video ,the details so i bought the shoes, after my first 5k,i sould say big volume,stable,protective,no sense of the road but always loyal to the next step, pretty narrow also.You make a great interview, thanks
Been using my NB4 as my daily trainers and as you've advised I've been using my SB for my races and recovery runs... Big thanks for the recommendations now I can't wait for the SB2
They are a great combo. They have alot of overlap, but each does specific things better. I’m glad they are working for you. I’m also looking forward to the SB2. 🤞🏻
As a bigger runner mid-foot striker the Novablast 4 is the perfect daily trainer. I got the trail version for added traction and outsole durability and it grips the road in all conditions. Love this shoe going strong in over 100 miles
I found the Nimbus 26 to feel like a brick and really didn’t like it. The rubber on the outsole made it all that much harsher. I’m not the heaviest runner but I’m also not lightweight…. The Nimbus 26 was quickly sent to the donation bin for me.
Great point about the Novablast 3. They do get a little flat footed and clompy after a while. I've just got my 4s and straight away it's clear they are more rockered ( ? ) and roll through much more nicely, none of that flat footedness now. A definite improvement!
Ha. I’m waiting for the heavy rain to stop here so I can get back out in the Edge Paris for some more thoughts. Flooding monsoon like rain is not the best to test super shoes in!
Great recommendation with this shoe! I just picked up the Novablast 4 LE. The main differences I noticed between the 4 and 4 LE are the updated upper-though I’m not sure it’s better, just different-and an improved eyelet chain. It might just be me, but the heel counter feels slightly firmer too. I took them out for a run but had to cut it short after 3 miles because the heat and humidity were higher than I expected. That said, the shoes performed really well. I still prefer the Supernova Rise overall, but the Novablast 4 looks like it will be a solid addition to my daily trainer rotation. Honestly, I think the perfect daily trainer for me would be a combination of both shoes with a lower drop.
Yup, the "LE" label from Asics is just a lighter upper, usually intended for summer running. I mainly see it on the Novablast now but it has appeared on other models in the past. I've never owned one but a lighter upper on the NB4 sounds great. The NB4 is a great shoe, by far my favorite NB. But its still often too much shoe for me. I agree the SNR is a better cushioned trainer option. Combining the two would make a great shoe. The NB5 will be upon us in 5-6 weeks...doesn't look like massive silhouette changes, but some big foam updates. I look forward to them.
Just ordered a pair on sale to try a cushioned neutral shoe as I think my Glycerin 20 GTS have been exacerbating some knee issues. I also wanted something more versatile that I can pick up my pace in (for me that means 8:30-9 at this point), and I’m not quite ready for the super shoe craze! Fingers crossed these are the answer!
GTS is a mild stability/support option from Brooks so that very much could cause the knee issue to come up, especially if the type of stability/support it offers isn't the kind your body needs. The NB4 is a neutral shoe that is fairly stable due to the width of the platform. The midsole is soft'ish, but it is a neutral shoe.
Just took delivery of my Novablast 4 today. Tomorrow is a going to be a great run. I have a Novablast 3 which has done 918km n still strong on them short runs. ASICS has been a great addition to my rotation 2nd only to the Adidas lineup.
I'm just here to say 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉 on the over 10K views on your Tokyo Marathon video. I heard the term piston to describe that forefoot feature on the Japanese language shoe reviews around late January.
Thank you. Thank you. The super shoe race observation video I do here normally do well… but that one really took off. I’m happy to see it. Ya, the “piston” word is a little bit more clear… interesting to know it’s being used at Japanese HQ too.
Picked up some in the Teal last week. Looking forward to testing them out as well as the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 i grabbed. Hoping they help inspire me to get back at it. Nice vid.✌️😮
I appreciate your thoughts on the NB4. I'll have to keep it in mind as a possible option. Right now, I'm running in a lot of lightweight trainers but I still pull out the Deviate Nitro 2 when I want more protection. That shoe is at almost 600 miles now and refuses to die.
Velocity Nitro 3 then! If you like Pumas foams already… that shoe sound like wha you want. It is actually the shoe I grab over the NB4 often when I want a firmer ride (which is most of the time). Plenty of protection and it does everything the NB4 does but in a very Puma way.
@@SagasuRunning I tend to shy away from 10 mm drop shoes. I'm definitely keeping my eye out for the Deviate 3 and I'll probably be an early adopter on that one.
It’s a preference more than anything. I am finding 5-8mm shoes to feel more natural lately… additionally more of the shoes I’m running in are in that drop range… so when I get a classic 10mm drop trainer like the VN3 I really feel it. I do run in a large range of drops though, form 0-10 on a regular basis.
At 88kg you may want to consider the ASICS Nimbus 26 instead. The NB4 will do fine by the Nimbus 26 will be much beefier for you and you might enjoy it more.
Listened to this on a 10 miler in the NB4. Have about 50km and really starting to like it. V3 felt flat after 45min-1 hour and it felt like a reverse drop: best at mid to forefoot running and slightly challenging as a roll through shoe. In the 4, I feel the rocker/roll through and a uniform bounce across the wider platform. It reminds of my first run in the endo speed 3 but with more bounce in the forefoot (I bottomed out in the speed 3). I’m using the 4 for easy and daily now but I am curious at uptempo/mp speeds, with less ground contact time, if there is an increase in energy return. Awesome review, as always
I’ve not found the NB4 to be as comfortable above, what I call, steady pace (+30secs over my MP per km). Once I get into MP or HMP the soft nature of FFBlast+ ECO starts to let me down. It will do it and it’s fine but it just feels too soft and unstructured at those speeds. I’m finding the Hoka Mach 6 to be much better behaved there.
Just bought the NB4 due to this review as I have been on the fence between getting these right now as they are heavily discounted or just get the NB5, however, I'm not that hot as to the redesign and repurpose of the 5, I feel like they're even lesser aggressive and more tailored to an even more casual demographic.
The NB4 is inherently a cushioned daily trainer. It is neither purpose built or a specialized tool. Its a very casual shoe that anyone can pick up and get some use out of. That is one thing that MAKES a good trainer. The NB5 doesn't look any different from a specs standpoint, other than the foam. The foam is a big unknown. I will be covering it, hopefully soon, on the channel. Maybe wait for the review and the vs before making your final choice.
I love the focus on the shoes geometry in your Reviews! Wonder how many miles you think you could get out of the nb4 and how much you weigh for reference
I was 76.2kg last time I weighted myself a few months ago and I definitely have lost some weight recently (everything fits me way loose). As far as mileage on the NB4… I’m at 200k now… I could easily see another 200k… though after than o think the exposed foam might become and issue and I may have worn through the forefoot rubber. If not I could see another 100k at least after that.
Great review, thanks! I've been a (decently fast) 10k / half marathon runner for years and I'm now preparing for my first full marathon. Which also means I don't have a lot of experience with long runs. Do you think these will do well in a 30k long run? Thx again!
They will do fine, but that is really what the Superblast 2 is designed for. I'd recommend that one for your long runs. Here is a video comparing the two: ruclips.net/video/prjczPtZCP0/видео.html
I watch your videos with great pleasure, I need some advice: try the Novablast 4 or still buy the Cumulus 25 with which I found myself very well? I would use the shoes for easy runs and long runs. I am a very light runner 53kg. I thank you in advance.
Hi Chris .... Hey I am just curious ... I sized down for the Asics Superblast 1 and 2 ... I'm just wondering with this NB4 are you in the same size ... Many shoes I'm in a 10.5 but I can do 10 depending on the size of the forefoot and toe box ... What do you suggest sizing wise ? The Superblast 1 felt like clown shoes in the 10.5 but my Kayanos and Saucony speed 3 and tempus are pretty good fit in 10.5 Nike alphaflys and metaspeed sky and Paris also I'm happy in 10.5
I'm TTS in all Asics shoes. Size 9 Us Mens in the SB1/2, NB3/4, Nimbus 26, Metaspeed Sky+, Magic Speed 3 (this fit was very close though) and the Metaspeed Edge Paris. No issues, no need to adjust sizing. The trainers all fit the same and the Metaspeeds fit like a race shoe should. 🤷🏼♂️
I am looking to get an all round shoe; ie. One that I can use for daily training which includes easy run and a bit of tempo and speed training. I'm considering this nb4 or the pegasus plus. But considering I have an under pronation supination which shoe would you recommend?
Both are wides platforms, I supinate as well (midlly), both work well for me. I think there is MUCH more performance in the Peg Plus, but it is very low stack (I like that, you might not), I use it for workouts (it is the perfect workout shoe), but not as a daily shoe. The NB4 is stable and much more foam, better all rounder, but less performance over all...likely the better daily shoe.
You want to race in this shoe? Or train in it. I’d honestly recommend the Asics Superblast Instead, at least for the being par. Having both shoes will give you a ton of options for training and racing too. Watch my “vs” vide comparing the two shoes for more.
What would be a good Asics shoe for a half marathon for a runner that's 225-230 lbs. running somewhere around 9:45/mi with a cadence in the upper 160s?
The Novablast 4 would be my 3rd choice. Agree on the Nimbus 26 being big and bulky… but for a 225-230 lbs runner… the bulk may be appreciate depending on pace. The Superblast is still the best option here, by far.
I've watched all of your videos involving the Novablast 4 and Superblast. I have one question. I have the gel Nimbus 25's (400-ish miles) the Alphafly 3's (10 miles), and the dragonfly track spikes (5 miles) and I am going to get the superblast. If I had to get one more shoe and money wasn't an object what shoe should it be?
Its livelier and more fun but is the midsole comfortable for very beat up legs and feet? Im on my feet at a hospital a lot and i also enjoy running. If a midsole is too firm my feet are yelling at me usually lol....im thinking something like the 1080v13, invincible, or nimbus is a better fit.
If you are going to be wearing these casually for work in a hospital AND running in them I’d recommend the Nimbus 26 over there. If you wanted a dedicated running shoe… then I’d go Novablast 4.
They are different. The Pegasus is a basic low stack daily trainer… they you can really do anything in. The NB4 is a max cushion trainer, not a versatile. They both have their place in a running rotation.
It does fine. I’ve done many 75-90min runs in them and it’s ok. Only a few 120 min runs in them…. By that time I want something like a Superblast, a little more structure to the foam.
Well… I don’t believe in using a plated shoe as a daily trainer… so the choice has to be the NB4. However, the two shoes are in different categories and compliment one another well.
It should, yes...however the durability and how much use you can get out of it may suffer. The Asics Nimbus 26 may be worth looking at. It's a beefier shoe and has alot of the same characteristics of the Novablast 4 but in a much more durable package.
Definitely, Asics shoes aren’t as bad as Puma or Adidas and the Breslin they need… but all shoes benefit from some time to adjust to your specific foot.
Would have loved you to elaborate on such a harsh opinion, if it goes straight to the trash bin for you what are you wearing right now and what pair are you excited for ?
I felt that way about the NB3, still do. Even looking at the footage of me running in them made me angry about that shoe. Otherwise… I’m glad you enjoy the content and the channel. Thanks for watching/commenting. 🤙🏻
I dont know if you saw Asics's financial reports recently but I think you might be interested to know that their sales and profit growth is quite significant. Even their stock has gone up about 400% since 2021. And the company's value has almost doubled. Not only are they killing itbin running shoes, but in sports shoes (volleyball, Tennis 🎾, Basketball 🏀, Football ⚽ etc ), street fashion shoes. This is since the CEO position was taken over by a 30 year veteran of Mitsubishi. His name is Hirota I believe. And he has pushed through a LOT of changes at Asics since he started his tenure.
Good to know. I knew they were doing well but not that well. They definitely have revitalized the brand and the products. Her win Taiwan Asics is massive for Baseball and volleyball… as well as “sports” in general (think someone who needs athletic shoes or anything, reprisals kids).
I’m glad they are doing well though.
Asics is on a great streak, the Edge Paris looks like a serious maybe improved vaporfly contender
They are… and I’ll have some thoughts on that very question on Sunday.
I experienced the same frustrations with the Novablast 3 that you outlined. I bought the 4's based on your review, and again, have found your insights to be spot on with my experience.
The Novablast 4 has become my second favorite daily trainer, right behind the Puma Magnify Nitro 2. I would have never guessed it after my experience with the 3's.
Thanks for your reviews! The content is awesome and you've become my go-to shoe reviewer on RUclips :-)
Hey , is the Magnify Nitro 2 as stable as the Nova Blast 4 ? In the Nova Blast 4 and the Gel-Cumulus 26 the guardrails and the geometry of the middlesole guides the feet well when ruining. I wonder if the Magnify 2 is as good and stable as recent Ascis neutral shoes launched recently.
Thanks.
@@MiracleWarriors I don't know if it's as stable but it is a very stable shoe. Overall it doesn't have as wide of a base as the NB4, but I haven't had any stability issues in the Magnify.
The foam is the reason I like it a little bit more than the Nova blast. It is nitrogen infused and has the same firm feeling as the NB4 (you don't sink in too much) but is much more responsive. It has a nice bounce that I don't get as much of in the Nova blast.
The other thing I like is it doesn't have much of a rocker, which also helps the stability.
I’m glad I’m not alone with the NB3. I’m also glad you see why the NB4 was such a surprise!
I appreciate the kind words on the content. Stay tuned. Plenty more coming. 🤙🏻
Puma use fairly narrow platforms on their shoes and they also seem to have a lateral bias to them (some more than others). So compared to the NB4 they won’t ever be as stables even with the firmer foams.
You are reeeeeally making me wanna try the NB V4. I have 120km on 6runs in the NB V3 (everything strides/5k to Z2 32+Km long runs with race pace injections) and so far the shoe has been fantastic. I have 700km on my NB V1 which still gets occasional treadmill use only. I think I have 6 pairs of shoes that are right on the cusp of retirement, so I need to pickup another shoe. Thankfully I did just find a 3rd pair of Tempo Next% to hopefully get me through all my key marathon workouts over my next 3 marathon blocks. If not for the Tempo Next% I know I'd probably have 2 pairs of Superblast! LOL
Wow, Tempo N% or SB… I hear a “vs” I could never imagine. I never loved the Tempo N%, it was always clunky and techy and not fun to run in (for me)… but it was fast and it did get the job done for a range of paces. The SB it’s just so much more enjoyable to run in… but we all have our “the one” shoe… you definitely know yours!
@@SagasuRunningIt's the airpods. The ZoomX implementation in the Tempo Next% wasn't great. That wide forefoot for the airpods is just magical if you can hit them right. I might still grab a pair of SB just for long runs...I dunno. I'm halfway through this block (which will hopefully get me a Boston 2025 bib), and then I have Chicago 2024. So will have lots opportunities to eat up KMs.
@timtrenholm3698 That they will… plenty of kms ahead for you.
I do remember the ZoomX foam in the Tempo to have felt more dense… combined with React it was very “brick” of you didn’t strike the ground perfectly.
I’ve just never fully meshed with the AirPods. They are fun for a bit for me but then quickly they become very not fun and a chore to run in. Plus the OCD in me always worries about blow-outs with them… though I never had it happen over 6 pairs of AirPods Nikes I’ve had over the years.
Great review - recently added NB4 to SB (tempo/long) and Nimbus 25 (easy/recovery)Covered 300km in the NB3 TR and as a forefoot striker am hoping NB4 will match your experience!
The NB4 is much much better for forefoot striking. The NB3 was more geared to help striking for me… design and geometry. So if you made that work the NB4 will feel especially good.
I saw your video ,the details so i bought the shoes, after my first 5k,i sould say big volume,stable,protective,no sense of the road but always loyal to the next step, pretty narrow also.You make a great interview, thanks
I’m glad it is working for you. Thank you for the comment! 🤙🏻
Been using my NB4 as my daily trainers and as you've advised I've been using my SB for my races and recovery runs... Big thanks for the recommendations now I can't wait for the SB2
They are a great combo. They have alot of overlap, but each does specific things better. I’m glad they are working for you.
I’m also looking forward to the SB2. 🤞🏻
😊 so do i, now i added this NB4 to my rotation, so i can save my SB for races ❤😂
A great combo!
As a bigger runner mid-foot striker the Novablast 4 is the perfect daily trainer. I got the trail version for added traction and outsole durability and it grips the road in all conditions. Love this shoe going strong in over 100 miles
Out of curiosity… do you also have the Nimbus 25 or 26? If so how do you differentiate the two shoes?
@@SagasuRunningNimbus much softer and for me the shoe has no structure. I really don't enjoy it.
I found the Nimbus 26 to feel like a brick and really didn’t like it. The rubber on the outsole made it all that much harsher. I’m not the heaviest runner but I’m also not lightweight…. The Nimbus 26 was quickly sent to the donation bin for me.
Great point about the Novablast 3. They do get a little flat footed and clompy after a while. I've just got my 4s and straight away it's clear they are more rockered ( ? ) and roll through much more nicely, none of that flat footedness now. A definite improvement!
Huge improvement. Massive!
Nice review but waiting on Sunday Edge Paris video! Hopefully mine will arrive in time to get a run in that same day.
Ha. I’m waiting for the heavy rain to stop here so I can get back out in the Edge Paris for some more thoughts. Flooding monsoon like rain is not the best to test super shoes in!
Great recommendation with this shoe! I just picked up the Novablast 4 LE. The main differences I noticed between the 4 and 4 LE are the updated upper-though I’m not sure it’s better, just different-and an improved eyelet chain. It might just be me, but the heel counter feels slightly firmer too. I took them out for a run but had to cut it short after 3 miles because the heat and humidity were higher than I expected. That said, the shoes performed really well. I still prefer the Supernova Rise overall, but the Novablast 4 looks like it will be a solid addition to my daily trainer rotation. Honestly, I think the perfect daily trainer for me would be a combination of both shoes with a lower drop.
Yup, the "LE" label from Asics is just a lighter upper, usually intended for summer running. I mainly see it on the Novablast now but it has appeared on other models in the past. I've never owned one but a lighter upper on the NB4 sounds great.
The NB4 is a great shoe, by far my favorite NB. But its still often too much shoe for me. I agree the SNR is a better cushioned trainer option. Combining the two would make a great shoe.
The NB5 will be upon us in 5-6 weeks...doesn't look like massive silhouette changes, but some big foam updates. I look forward to them.
Just ordered a pair on sale to try a cushioned neutral shoe as I think my Glycerin 20 GTS have been exacerbating some knee issues. I also wanted something more versatile that I can pick up my pace in (for me that means 8:30-9 at this point), and I’m not quite ready for the super shoe craze! Fingers crossed these are the answer!
GTS is a mild stability/support option from Brooks so that very much could cause the knee issue to come up, especially if the type of stability/support it offers isn't the kind your body needs.
The NB4 is a neutral shoe that is fairly stable due to the width of the platform. The midsole is soft'ish, but it is a neutral shoe.
Just took delivery of my Novablast 4 today. Tomorrow is a going to be a great run. I have a Novablast 3 which has done 918km n still strong on them short runs. ASICS has been a great addition to my rotation 2nd only to the Adidas lineup.
Enjoy the NB4...it's a great shoe and alot of fun to run in.
I'm just here to say 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉🎉 on the over 10K views on your Tokyo Marathon video.
I heard the term piston to describe that forefoot feature on the Japanese language shoe reviews around late January.
Thank you. Thank you. The super shoe race observation video I do here normally do well… but that one really took off. I’m happy to see it.
Ya, the “piston” word is a little bit more clear… interesting to know it’s being used at Japanese HQ too.
Picked up some in the Teal last week. Looking forward to testing them out as well as the Puma Deviate Nitro 2 i grabbed. Hoping they help inspire me to get back at it. Nice vid.✌️😮
Two very different shoes but a well rounded little rotation… you got it all covered there. Good luck and enjoy! 🤙🏻
I appreciate your thoughts on the NB4. I'll have to keep it in mind as a possible option. Right now, I'm running in a lot of lightweight trainers but I still pull out the Deviate Nitro 2 when I want more protection. That shoe is at almost 600 miles now and refuses to die.
Velocity Nitro 3 then! If you like Pumas foams already… that shoe sound like wha you want. It is actually the shoe I grab over the NB4 often when I want a firmer ride (which is most of the time). Plenty of protection and it does everything the NB4 does but in a very Puma way.
@@SagasuRunning I tend to shy away from 10 mm drop shoes. I'm definitely keeping my eye out for the Deviate 3 and I'll probably be an early adopter on that one.
@kuriosites Ya, the VN3 FEELS all 10mm too. I'm beginning to shy away from 10mm drops too, I am prefering 5-8mm quite a bit more as of late.
@@SagasuRunning whats the reasoning ?
It’s a preference more than anything. I am finding 5-8mm shoes to feel more natural lately… additionally more of the shoes I’m running in are in that drop range… so when I get a classic 10mm drop trainer like the VN3 I really feel it. I do run in a large range of drops though, form 0-10 on a regular basis.
Alright, you convinced me. I am buying it. I am 88kg and the saucony ride is giving me pains due to the firmness. Hope this one will do betyer
At 88kg you may want to consider the ASICS Nimbus 26 instead. The NB4 will do fine by the Nimbus 26 will be much beefier for you and you might enjoy it more.
Nimbus 26 is too soft I'm 100kg.
I also have Ride 17 and I hate them. I bought them for long runs and easy days, and actually everything hurts after running in them.
Listened to this on a 10 miler in the NB4. Have about 50km and really starting to like it. V3 felt flat after 45min-1 hour and it felt like a reverse drop: best at mid to forefoot running and slightly challenging as a roll through shoe. In the 4, I feel the rocker/roll through and a uniform bounce across the wider platform. It reminds of my first run in the endo speed 3 but with more bounce in the forefoot (I bottomed out in the speed 3).
I’m using the 4 for easy and daily now but I am curious at uptempo/mp speeds, with less ground contact time, if there is an increase in energy return. Awesome review, as always
I’ve not found the NB4 to be as comfortable above, what I call, steady pace (+30secs over my MP per km). Once I get into MP or HMP the soft nature of FFBlast+ ECO starts to let me down. It will do it and it’s fine but it just feels too soft and unstructured at those speeds. I’m finding the Hoka Mach 6 to be much better behaved there.
Just bought the NB4 due to this review as I have been on the fence between getting these right now as they are heavily discounted or just get the NB5, however, I'm not that hot as to the redesign and repurpose of the 5, I feel like they're even lesser aggressive and more tailored to an even more casual demographic.
The NB4 is inherently a cushioned daily trainer. It is neither purpose built or a specialized tool. Its a very casual shoe that anyone can pick up and get some use out of. That is one thing that MAKES a good trainer. The NB5 doesn't look any different from a specs standpoint, other than the foam. The foam is a big unknown. I will be covering it, hopefully soon, on the channel. Maybe wait for the review and the vs before making your final choice.
I love the focus on the shoes geometry in your Reviews! Wonder how many miles you think you could get out of the nb4 and how much you weigh for reference
I was 76.2kg last time I weighted myself a few months ago and I definitely have lost some weight recently (everything fits me way loose).
As far as mileage on the NB4… I’m at 200k now… I could easily see another 200k… though after than o think the exposed foam might become and issue and I may have worn through the forefoot rubber. If not I could see another 100k at least after that.
Great review, thanks!
I've been a (decently fast) 10k / half marathon runner for years and I'm now preparing for my first full marathon. Which also means I don't have a lot of experience with long runs. Do you think these will do well in a 30k long run? Thx again!
They will do fine, but that is really what the Superblast 2 is designed for. I'd recommend that one for your long runs. Here is a video comparing the two: ruclips.net/video/prjczPtZCP0/видео.html
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I watch your videos with great pleasure, I need some advice: try the Novablast 4 or still buy the Cumulus 25 with which I found myself very well? I would use the shoes for easy runs and long runs. I am a very light runner 53kg. I thank you in advance.
Is try the NB4. The new Cumulus isn’t that great…. So give the NB4 a chance. Being a light runner you should get plenty of use out for hem too.
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Hi Chris .... Hey I am just curious ... I sized down for the Asics Superblast 1 and 2 ... I'm just wondering with this NB4 are you in the same size ... Many shoes I'm in a 10.5 but I can do 10 depending on the size of the forefoot and toe box ... What do you suggest sizing wise ? The Superblast 1 felt like clown shoes in the 10.5 but my Kayanos and Saucony speed 3 and tempus are pretty good fit in 10.5 Nike alphaflys and metaspeed sky and Paris also I'm happy in 10.5
I'm TTS in all Asics shoes. Size 9 Us Mens in the SB1/2, NB3/4, Nimbus 26, Metaspeed Sky+, Magic Speed 3 (this fit was very close though) and the Metaspeed Edge Paris. No issues, no need to adjust sizing. The trainers all fit the same and the Metaspeeds fit like a race shoe should. 🤷🏼♂️
I am looking to get an all round shoe; ie. One that I can use for daily training which includes easy run and a bit of tempo and speed training. I'm considering this nb4 or the pegasus plus. But considering I have an under pronation supination which shoe would you recommend?
Both are wides platforms, I supinate as well (midlly), both work well for me. I think there is MUCH more performance in the Peg Plus, but it is very low stack (I like that, you might not), I use it for workouts (it is the perfect workout shoe), but not as a daily shoe. The NB4 is stable and much more foam, better all rounder, but less performance over all...likely the better daily shoe.
Would you recommend it to somebody who is planning to run the first marathon? my target pace is 5min/km. i'm looking mainly for comfort experience ;D
You want to race in this shoe? Or train in it. I’d honestly recommend the Asics Superblast Instead, at least for the being par. Having both shoes will give you a ton of options for training and racing too. Watch my “vs” vide comparing the two shoes for more.
What would be a good Asics shoe for a half marathon for a runner that's 225-230 lbs. running somewhere around 9:45/mi with a cadence in the upper 160s?
Asics Superblast will be your best bet. Asics Nimbus 26 would be my second choice.
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Nimbus is too bulky. I'm a heavier runner also and the Super blast or Nova blast I think would be a better joyful run.
The Novablast 4 would be my 3rd choice. Agree on the Nimbus 26 being big and bulky… but for a 225-230 lbs runner… the bulk may be appreciate depending on pace.
The Superblast is still the best option here, by far.
I've watched all of your videos involving the Novablast 4 and Superblast. I have one question. I have the gel Nimbus 25's (400-ish miles) the Alphafly 3's (10 miles), and the dragonfly track spikes (5 miles) and I am going to get the superblast. If I had to get one more shoe and money wasn't an object what shoe should it be?
Since you have the Nimbus already and like the AF3… go for the Superblast. It will slot in between those two shoes very well.
Its livelier and more fun but is the midsole comfortable for very beat up legs and feet? Im on my feet at a hospital a lot and i also enjoy running. If a midsole is too firm my feet are yelling at me usually lol....im thinking something like the 1080v13, invincible, or nimbus is a better fit.
If you are going to be wearing these casually for work in a hospital AND running in them I’d recommend the Nimbus 26 over there. If you wanted a dedicated running shoe… then I’d go Novablast 4.
Hi, do you like more these or the Pegasus40 and why?? Thank you.
They are different. The Pegasus is a basic low stack daily trainer… they you can really do anything in. The NB4 is a max cushion trainer, not a versatile. They both have their place in a running rotation.
What you can do in the P40 that you can’t in NVB4? Thank you.
They do compliment one another and the NB4 gives you the max cushioned option to alternate with the Peg40…
How does the midsole hold for longer distance running around 90-120 mins?
It does fine. I’ve done many 75-90min runs in them and it’s ok. Only a few 120 min runs in them…. By that time I want something like a Superblast, a little more structure to the foam.
Dream shoe would be the Superblast 2 with FF Turbo + with FF blast eco
I have a feeling that dream may come true fairly soon. 🤞🏻
@@SagasuRunning I got to try on a pair of the new Sky Paris and it felt like a perfect mix of peba softness and the firmer Turbo pop. Super hopeful
@Shipwreckruns 30k into the Edges and I can say Asics finally has a real super foam they can go toe-to-toe with Nike and Adidas.
How many times you said FFblast plus? 😂
Too many...
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Hoka Mach 6 or Novablast 4?
Novablast 4… it’s more well rounded.
Novablast 4 or Boston 12 ? Overall
Well… I don’t believe in using a plated shoe as a daily trainer… so the choice has to be the NB4. However, the two shoes are in different categories and compliment one another well.
Can this handle a 90kg runner?
It should, yes...however the durability and how much use you can get out of it may suffer. The Asics Nimbus 26 may be worth looking at. It's a beefier shoe and has alot of the same characteristics of the Novablast 4 but in a much more durable package.
I weight 86 and I love them, running daily 8-12km no problem
Some of shoes are really need time to break in. Once they broke in, they became almost completely different shoes
Definitely, Asics shoes aren’t as bad as Puma or Adidas and the Breslin they need… but all shoes benefit from some time to adjust to your specific foot.
There is no shoe on the current market that I want to try LESS than this shoe. Straight to the trash bin 🗑️
Why you even watching then?
Why not? I’m a fan of the channel 🙂
Would have loved you to elaborate on such a harsh opinion, if it goes straight to the trash bin for you what are you wearing right now and what pair are you excited for ?
What a silly, hyperbolic comment. Trash bin? Give me a break. Many in this world would love to have this shoe. You sound quite entitled.
I felt that way about the NB3, still do. Even looking at the footage of me running in them made me angry about that shoe.
Otherwise… I’m glad you enjoy the content and the channel. Thanks for watching/commenting. 🤙🏻