I would say as a heavy runner I'm 250 lbs/ 113kg, I'm a cross training athlete coming from the Strongman/bodybuilding world, the Novablast 3 was it for me. It was the first shoe that allowed me to do a 7 mile run without feeling like someone took a baseball bat to my shins the next day. Just a warning though, it will spoil you in the fact other trainers will feel harsh if you run too consistent in these for long, Definitely trade off shoes so you can improve your times.
I've put about 60 miles on my superblast now. I got them for £167 off kellarsports. It's definitely a long run shoe for me with really good stability. It's a firm shoe but I would never think it was carbon plated like the reviewer. I find it suits cruising speeds more than all out 5k efforts. My elite v2 feel a lot faster in comparison. Its an enjoyable shoe to run in and I find I pick them up more than any other shoe ATM.
I agree! SB is my favorite long run shoe - it has a perfect mix of comfort, speed, and stability for a long run. I also find it to be incredibly versatile at all paces - it holds up really well against all speed shoes or max Cush shoes.
Do you still get the slapping NOISE hitting the ground in the Superblast like in the Novablast 3 ❓Is the heel dominant in the Superblast like in the Novablast 3? I am a heel striker and slow runner but Novablast 3 killed my Achilles Tendon.
Great review and great you pointed out what most reviewers completely fail to mention about the NB3: that it's now just an easy-day shoe and has lost the versatility of the original. I feel like a lot of people who didn't have the first version don't understand why many of us who loved it for anything other than slow, medium miles find the 3 to be such a huge disappointment.
@@jasperherr8694 Im deffintly a long distance 10km to marathon runner who likes to do fast runs in the 10-25km range, and easy going runs above that or below. Im thinking of buying the superblast as it fits my bill. what shoe should I pair with it? NB3?
I still have my Novablast 1 after 400 miles. It has lost a bit of traction but AHAR+ in OG is still going strong unlike many of other shoes. It was a mistake to downgrade to AHAR only in v3. Plus, FF Blast+ seems to be softer but goes flatter in less miles. I do have a ton of bounce left in Novablast 1. So, while I really like the looks of v3, I will probably skip that version. I have enough daily trainers to go through anyway. On the other hand, Superblast is probably a good shoe but at that price I would rather spend my money on a new pair of Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 (just $5 more in US) Anyway, two shoes that I will not be spending money on. That will keep my wallet happy!
I have both Novablast 3 and Superblast and think both are absolute fantastic. AHAR+ has better grip than AHAR, but I live in Sweden with a lot of wet, snowy and icy weather and I have absolutely zero issues with grip on AHAR (Novablast 3).
Asics NovaBlast was a total miss by Asics Marketing team. They thought it would be a big box sporting goods type shoe. They told all the running shops in my area (US South) not to carry it lol. We all of course were looking for something to compete with the Clifton so we loved it. NovaBlast 2 and 3 they obviously went after core runners for.
Really interesting comparison, thank you! I’ve been using the Saucony endorphin shift 2s as my daily trainer for almost 2 years and was considering the novablast as a direct replacement. Now I’m really tempted to switch to the endorphin speed 3s as my daily trainer and shorter speed work sessions and then splurge on the superblast for my marathon pace long runs and longer sessions.
@@YourFatherishereSon hey sorry for the late reply. Yes, they do soften up but it takes a WHILE. like 50 miles. I kept running in the shift 2s because they were always on sale, but every time I had to switch into a new pair I forgot just how bad they feel at the beginning. At least in my case, they do improve. I actually ended up getting the shift 3s this month and I didn’t find they needed that same break in period. They’re still very firm but feel slightly softer than the 2s.
I actually still think my OG Novablast is awesome. I like the exciting chaotic and fun bounce. I don't run it it as much anymore because i have many other shoes, but whenever i put them on, I'm reminded of the magic. Asics! Make the Novablast great again!
Great video, thanks guys! Just got nova 3 tr 110€ for winter running. Basic model has been too slippery on snow here in north. Might get superblast once its -50% 😆. But for tempo i have excellent and cheaper Speed 3..(just got it for 100€..)
Ran a sub 1.30 HM in my NB3 (second pair) beating my previous PB which I ran in the carbon plated Magic Speed 2 😂 Managed to get the SB around £140 in where I live and looking forward to the difference in feel.
Some people are calling the Superblast a daily trainer. Do you think that's accurate? It doesn't have a plate, but it still manages to be pretty stiff.
Take in consideration cost per mile. You’ll wanna rack the miles up on these to get your moneys worth. I have the NB3 & i feel this is the perfect long run, uptempo daily trainer. I’d have to try it on the track & tempo to see how versatile it is
Superblast is my favourite shoes now, the upper is not only breathable but also grip. Love the ff turbo bounciness, with bottom layer of ff blast+, what more can you ask for a super shoes. Correction on the weight, superblast is lighter than novablast!
I have the Novablast 3 Platinum and love them. I haven't experienced the Superblast, though. I am curious to see which are better so I may have to snag a pair of Superblast, soon!
The most obvious difference to me between the outsoles on the shoes is that the rubber on the Superblast is black, where the NB3's is blue. I think that's the most likely explanation for the difference in grip levels. Training shoes should come with proper tread like the NB3 TR does, as a rule.
@@Catcrumbs Thanks. I am getting the superblast next week. I have the novablast 3 (1000km clocked) and it is feeling more dangerous to run in them because the grip (which was already poor to begin with) has worsened with friction. Will let you know if the superblast is better
Thanks for the review. I also consider these two that I am just curious about how the pace would be suitable for each ones basing on your experience and do both of them can be used in daily training. I also wanted to know the comparison between them and Hoka Mach 5.
Hello! thanks for this comparison! However, since we all have different paces depending on our running journey, I was wondering if you could explicit with metrics what a "slow run" and "tempo run" are, as regards min/miles/km. I'm considering the Superblast but I'm not a fast runner, my tempo pace is around 8 min per mile at the moment. Would the Superblast be good or am I too slow to take full advantage of it ?
Great video, thanks very much! After watching, I am thinking of getting the Superblast as a training companion for my Takumi Sen 9, would that be sensible? I am currently using the Pegasus 40, and mostly just run 5 or 10km, not more. Thanks very much
Would be nice if somebody include info about performance for bigger runners. I'm 200 cm, 110 Kg and Nova3, and also Clifton 8 are too soft for my weight - what kills almost all of energy return.
I would go for the speed 3- the wings in the plate will help you direct the energy and the foam/plate combo will be good for training(soft without the nova squishy) and will be more durable. Stay away from hoka what every you do- the eva foam will just loose its pop with the extra impact
Great review. I’m looking for recommendations. I’m returning to running (hopefully) after a LONG absence. I have some back issues now but loved how I felt during my prime running years. I’m in search for a shoe to ease back into the sport in light of a strained back and too much on my midsection. ASICS historically fit me like a glove. Neutral runner. Heel striker. Like some drop (8mm?). I welcome any considerations or suggestions. Gel-Cumulus?
Great review. I have the Novablast 3 but I feel its UNSTABLE being a older slow runner (75k per week). The slapping NOISE hitting the ground is also a problem. Do you slap your feet also in the Superblast ❓Is the heel less dominant in the Superblast ❓
I'm an older guy as well with a ton of injuries. I have both shoes, Novablast killed my achilles and flared up my PF. It feels like NB is tipping me forward onto my toes regardless of the stated drop. Superblast is much more stable with a much smoother ride and you don't notice the drop. Medial support is pretty good as well.
Like the look of novablast TR, but rather than the superblast will use a vapourfly 2 once it has gone over 150 miles for faster long efforts, especially with the discounts we are seeing. Reckon the vapourfly will be good for at least 600 miles before it's worn out
Great Video, Can anybody please tell any particular websites for UK to buy these kind of shoes with good deals on them? I am kind of struggling to find any where running shoes can be bought on good discounts
I had to size a full size down in Superblast compared to Novablast due to the unisex sizing and the lockdown in the whole foot is still horrible so I had to send them back as I got bad lace bite to get any kind of lockdown.
People who have tried Novablast 1,2,3: "Novablast 3 is the worst." People who have never tried Novablast 1,2 and only tried 3: "Novablast 3 is amazing"
Just trashed my Novablast 3 and all other cushioned shoes. Been transitioning into zero drop minimalist running shoes from Xero, Vivo, and wearing Wildlings for every day casual wear. I have been training for an upcoming 10K run in my Xero HFS running shoes. I find after running in these for a couple months I don’t need a “rotation” of 3 or 4 different shoes!! I can do easy runs, recovery runs, and fast tempo runs in the same shoe. What a novel concept! And alot cheaper too!
Depends what you use it for. For me the machs are a lightweight daily trainer I can take out for doing strides or uptempo running or when my legs are feeling fresh and I want something fun to run in. I wouldn't choose them for a recovery run on tired legs. The novas (v3) are only really comfortable for me at slow easy pace and like Tom said in the review completely lack the versatility of the OG version. So I'd say they couldn't really be more different. Not sure what the closest ASICS analog for the Mach woud be, with it being a little firmer, versatile and lightweight plus the rocker, maybe the evoride?
Have you guys got your hands on the Prime X strung? How do you recon it compares to the Superblast? Your recent videos also made me wonder something else: with the diversity of shoe types we have these days, do daily trainers still have a place in a shoe rotation? In the sense, when we have shoes like the More v4 for easy and recovery, the Superblast for long and tempo, xyz for short intervals, zyx for races, does it still make sense to consider "The Daily Trainer" the centrepiece of the rotation?
As someone who got the Speed 2 pretty early into running, I'm guilty of skipping over true "daily trainers" for most runs. I did just get the Peg 39 on discount, and I like it for shorter runs + strength + cross training. Otherwise, I tend to jump to tempo trainers, max cushion, and racers...they're just more fun. 🤷♀️
I see it more as one shoe is the most versatile in the rotation, and the one you reach for sort of "by default". Like, you can have a long run shoe, a speed shoe, and a recovery shoe, but what if the plates are too hard on your legs for a particular day, or you can only pack one shoe for a vacation, or you just want to run in something a little more simple/low profile on the day? That's why I like to have one shoe I can do everything in if I need to, even if I don't train in it that much more than anything else. I'll mostly use it mostly for Maintenance-type efforts and light workouts, and it'll probably be a Pegasus or a Rebel or something. But that's just me.
Superblasts are way, way, way too expensive for a daily trainer, don't care how good they are. How good does a daily trainer really need to be? As long as they don't cause you extra soreness, injuries, or you to dread going for easy runs, then they're doing their job.
@@davidrosenthal5795 Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 is my most "unstable" shoe, but i loved that too. Novablast 3 in comparison is already a stable neutral shoe. If you can't manage it, you probably should look for proper stability shoes.
@@davidrosenthal5795 If the Novablast 3 is too unstable for many, then they'd better stay off stuff like the Adidas Sen 8, Adios Pro 3, which are worse in stability. Just a relative comparison for those wondering.... The Novablast 3 is the same in stability compared to my Deviate Nitro 2, for eg.
When you are comparing 2 pairs of shoes, it’s best to stick to those 2 pairs. While it’s obvious your channel preference to Saucony, keeping mentioning them in so many videos make me wonder if your preference has become a bias, or worse that you are paid for promotion by Saucony.
The comparison is to have runners get a sense of what they’re diving in for. For example, I have a solid shoe rotation & comparing shoes is always needed.
Asics Novablast 3, a total failure. I use them only for walking. Novablast 2, are much better. In fact, Superblast was supposed to be Novablast 3, but here the firm Asics, cheated. Shame, Asics
I don't have many sessions with the NB3 yet, but from the first time I ran in them, I also thought that it was a very average shoe. It's better than the previous version, but that's not saying much (that shoe was terrible IMO). I got less than 200 miles out of the NB2 and based on your comment, I can expect more of the same from the NB3. I won't buy another shoe from the line and I've learned to ignore all recommendations made by reviewers. The omissions, half-truths, and exaggerations are just too much.
300 miles on it. Still going. Decent daily trainer. The SuperBlast is better - have about 150 miles on it - but it's stupid expensive. It's also huge. It's light, but huge. I only use it for longer runs because of its size. Much better shoes for faster training.
@Robert K. IMO The Nimbus 24 is a much better shoe in every category. I can't think of a single thing the Novablast does well. At best, it's a very average shoe. I don't trust the opinion of this channel and others due to the hype they placed on this shoe.
I would say as a heavy runner I'm 250 lbs/ 113kg, I'm a cross training athlete coming from the Strongman/bodybuilding world, the Novablast 3 was it for me. It was the first shoe that allowed me to do a 7 mile run without feeling like someone took a baseball bat to my shins the next day. Just a warning though, it will spoil you in the fact other trainers will feel harsh if you run too consistent in these for long, Definitely trade off shoes so you can improve your times.
I've put about 60 miles on my superblast now. I got them for £167 off kellarsports. It's definitely a long run shoe for me with really good stability. It's a firm shoe but I would never think it was carbon plated like the reviewer. I find it suits cruising speeds more than all out 5k efforts. My elite v2 feel a lot faster in comparison. Its an enjoyable shoe to run in and I find I pick them up more than any other shoe ATM.
I agree! SB is my favorite long run shoe - it has a perfect mix of comfort, speed, and stability for a long run. I also find it to be incredibly versatile at all paces - it holds up really well against all speed shoes or max Cush shoes.
The Superblast has a much smoother ride than the Novablast 3, and a LOT easier on my legs. I choose the Superblast all day!!
What shoe is the NB 3? Never heard of it.
@@davidrosenthal5795 Novablast 3
@@eddiekelley527ohh cool sorry I was thinking New Balance.
Do you still get the slapping NOISE hitting the ground in the Superblast like in the Novablast 3 ❓Is the heel dominant in the Superblast like in the Novablast 3? I am a heel striker and slow runner but Novablast 3 killed my Achilles Tendon.
I bought Nimbus 25 and Superblast. Nmbus 25 felt good until I put on Superblast.
Nimbus 25 got refunded.
Great review and great you pointed out what most reviewers completely fail to mention about the NB3: that it's now just an easy-day shoe and has lost the versatility of the original. I feel like a lot of people who didn't have the first version don't understand why many of us who loved it for anything other than slow, medium miles find the 3 to be such a huge disappointment.
agreed. i loved novablast 1 so much. clocked 1300km in novablast 1 before the foam died. novablast 2 was still fine but novablast 3 is my least fav
@@jasperherr8694 Im deffintly a long distance 10km to marathon runner who likes to do fast runs in the 10-25km range, and easy going runs above that or below. Im thinking of buying the superblast as it fits my bill. what shoe should I pair with it? NB3?
I still have my Novablast 1 after 400 miles. It has lost a bit of traction but AHAR+ in OG is still going strong unlike many of other shoes. It was a mistake to downgrade to AHAR only in v3. Plus, FF Blast+ seems to be softer but goes flatter in less miles. I do have a ton of bounce left in Novablast 1. So, while I really like the looks of v3, I will probably skip that version. I have enough daily trainers to go through anyway.
On the other hand, Superblast is probably a good shoe but at that price I would rather spend my money on a new pair of Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 (just $5 more in US)
Anyway, two shoes that I will not be spending money on. That will keep my wallet happy!
I have both Novablast 3 and Superblast and think both are absolute fantastic. AHAR+ has better grip than AHAR, but I live in Sweden with a lot of wet, snowy and icy weather and I have absolutely zero issues with grip on AHAR (Novablast 3).
If you had to pick one or the other, which one would you go for? I’m trying to decide on a training partner for the Metaspeed sky
The size is the same for both?
I still prefer my Novablast 1s, I didn't struggle with stability with it and find it far more enjoyable and quicker than the 3.
Asics NovaBlast was a total miss by Asics Marketing team. They thought it would be a big box sporting goods type shoe. They told all the running shops in my area (US South) not to carry it lol. We all of course were looking for something to compete with the Clifton so we loved it. NovaBlast 2 and 3 they obviously went after core runners for.
Really interesting comparison, thank you! I’ve been using the Saucony endorphin shift 2s as my daily trainer for almost 2 years and was considering the novablast as a direct replacement. Now I’m really tempted to switch to the endorphin speed 3s as my daily trainer and shorter speed work sessions and then splurge on the superblast for my marathon pace long runs and longer sessions.
hey dude, i just got shift 2 and i have 1 question. Do ur shoes break in and be softer after miles? Because i found this shoes a little bit firm.
@@YourFatherishereSon hey sorry for the late reply. Yes, they do soften up but it takes a WHILE. like 50 miles. I kept running in the shift 2s because they were always on sale, but every time I had to switch into a new pair I forgot just how bad they feel at the beginning. At least in my case, they do improve. I actually ended up getting the shift 3s this month and I didn’t find they needed that same break in period. They’re still very firm but feel slightly softer than the 2s.
I actually still think my OG Novablast is awesome. I like the exciting chaotic and fun bounce. I don't run it it as much anymore because i have many other shoes, but whenever i put them on, I'm reminded of the magic. Asics! Make the Novablast great again!
I think the novablast 3 are amazing but I guess it’s what your use to. Yet to try the superblast will order them next week
Great video, thanks guys! Just got nova 3 tr 110€ for winter running. Basic model has been too slippery on snow here in north. Might get superblast once its -50% 😆. But for tempo i have excellent and cheaper Speed 3..(just got it for 100€..)
Ran a sub 1.30 HM in my NB3 (second pair) beating my previous PB which I ran in the carbon plated Magic Speed 2 😂 Managed to get the SB around £140 in where I live and looking forward to the difference in feel.
Some people are calling the Superblast a daily trainer. Do you think that's accurate? It doesn't have a plate, but it still manages to be pretty stiff.
Take in consideration cost per mile. You’ll wanna rack the miles up on these to get your moneys worth. I have the NB3 & i feel this is the perfect long run, uptempo daily trainer. I’d have to try it on the track & tempo to see how versatile it is
Currently at 100 miles on my NB3 & the midsole is creasing worse than zoomx foam. However, they’ve soften up and feel more responsive.
Superblast is my favourite shoes now, the upper is not only breathable but also grip. Love the ff turbo bounciness, with bottom layer of ff blast+, what more can you ask for a super shoes. Correction on the weight, superblast is lighter than novablast!
I have the Novablast 3 Platinum and love them. I haven't experienced the Superblast, though. I am curious to see which are better so I may have to snag a pair of Superblast, soon!
Thanks! Was waiting for this one.
The most obvious difference to me between the outsoles on the shoes is that the rubber on the Superblast is black, where the NB3's is blue. I think that's the most likely explanation for the difference in grip levels. Training shoes should come with proper tread like the NB3 TR does, as a rule.
so which one has better traction between novablast 3 and superblast?
@@jasperherr8694 I haven't personally experienced either shoe, but those reviews I've seen have said that the Superblast has better traction.
@@Catcrumbs Thanks. I am getting the superblast next week. I have the novablast 3 (1000km clocked) and it is feeling more dangerous to run in them because the grip (which was already poor to begin with) has worsened with friction. Will let you know if the superblast is better
Thanks for the review. I also consider these two that I am just curious about how the pace would be suitable for each ones basing on your experience and do both of them can be used in daily training. I also wanted to know the comparison between them and Hoka Mach 5.
Hello! thanks for this comparison! However, since we all have different paces depending on our running journey, I was wondering if you could explicit with metrics what a "slow run" and "tempo run" are, as regards min/miles/km. I'm considering the Superblast but I'm not a fast runner, my tempo pace is around 8 min per mile at the moment. Would the Superblast be good or am I too slow to take full advantage of it ?
Great video, thanks very much!
After watching, I am thinking of getting the Superblast as a training companion for my Takumi Sen 9, would that be sensible? I am currently using the Pegasus 40, and mostly just run 5 or 10km, not more. Thanks very much
Would be nice if somebody include info about performance for bigger runners. I'm 200 cm, 110 Kg and Nova3, and also Clifton 8 are too soft for my weight - what kills almost all of energy return.
So true there is a huge opening for someone to do reviews for large runners
I would go for the speed 3- the wings in the plate will help you direct the energy and the foam/plate combo will be good for training(soft without the nova squishy) and will be more durable. Stay away from hoka what every you do- the eva foam will just loose its pop with the extra impact
Great review. I’m looking for recommendations.
I’m returning to running (hopefully) after a LONG absence. I have some back issues now but loved how I felt during my prime running years. I’m in search for a shoe to ease back into the sport in light of a strained back and too much on my midsection. ASICS historically fit me like a glove. Neutral runner. Heel striker. Like some drop (8mm?).
I welcome any considerations or suggestions. Gel-Cumulus?
Great review. I have the Novablast 3 but I feel its UNSTABLE being a older slow runner (75k per week). The slapping NOISE hitting the ground is also a problem. Do you slap your feet also in the Superblast ❓Is the heel less dominant in the Superblast ❓
I'm an older guy as well with a ton of injuries. I have both shoes, Novablast killed my achilles and flared up my PF. It feels like NB is tipping me forward onto my toes regardless of the stated drop. Superblast is much more stable with a much smoother ride and you don't notice the drop. Medial support is pretty good as well.
@@TY-xr9fw Thanks, do you have the slapping NOISE hitting the ground in the Novablast 3? Also in the Superblast?
Superblast is much more muted. I think NB has that flat outsole that causes that slappy sound, the TR version doesn't do that.
@@TY-xr9fw I think the stated drop is wrong. It feels like I'm wearing high heels with that shoe, though it's better than the NB2 IMO.
@@darrell9616 Absolutely. They just make it up for marketing
My 1080V12 has zero drop. Measured, so no marketing bullshit.
Like the look of novablast TR, but rather than the superblast will use a vapourfly 2 once it has gone over 150 miles for faster long efforts, especially with the discounts we are seeing. Reckon the vapourfly will be good for at least 600 miles before it's worn out
Small correction on the pricing. The novablast 3 is only $140 in the US.
Cheers Jason. Think I had an old price there. I'll make a note
Great Video, Can anybody please tell any particular websites for UK to buy these kind of shoes with good deals on them? I am kind of struggling to find any where running shoes can be bought on good discounts
What do you think about training with the Superblast then using the Endorphin Pro 3 for longer runs and to race a marathon?
yep, true to size for me and the fight right (novablast 3TR)
Good comparison. It stinks the NB 3 lost that bounce - a lot of younger customers liked it.
I have the 3 and I’m young and I wouldnt want the shoe to be any bouncier haha
still way more bouncier than other daily trainers :)
I had to size a full size down in Superblast compared to Novablast due to the unisex sizing and the lockdown in the whole foot is still horrible so I had to send them back as I got bad lace bite to get any kind of lockdown.
You female ❓
@@i.p2088 yup
I wear us9 for nike female but had to order half size down for NB 😮
Huh? Most people say Asics are wide. My novablast 3 is much wider than any Nike or Adidas. Asics is sort of known for having a wide foot.
It’s still wide but those Novablasts are pretty long.
People who have tried Novablast 1,2,3: "Novablast 3 is the worst."
People who have never tried Novablast 1,2 and only tried 3: "Novablast 3 is amazing"
Just trashed my Novablast 3 and all other cushioned shoes. Been transitioning into zero drop minimalist running shoes from Xero, Vivo, and wearing Wildlings for every day casual wear. I have been training for an upcoming 10K run in my Xero HFS running shoes. I find after running in these for a couple months I don’t need a “rotation” of 3 or 4 different shoes!! I can do easy runs, recovery runs, and fast tempo runs in the same shoe. What a novel concept! And alot cheaper too!
Hi Run Testers, is the novablast 3 the best alternative to Hoka Mach 5? I've found the Mach 5 is too narrow for me, as you guys warned!
Depends what you use it for. For me the machs are a lightweight daily trainer I can take out for doing strides or uptempo running or when my legs are feeling fresh and I want something fun to run in. I wouldn't choose them for a recovery run on tired legs. The novas (v3) are only really comfortable for me at slow easy pace and like Tom said in the review completely lack the versatility of the OG version. So I'd say they couldn't really be more different. Not sure what the closest ASICS analog for the Mach woud be, with it being a little firmer, versatile and lightweight plus the rocker, maybe the evoride?
According to Asics's site the Superblast is actually the lighter of the two!
Does to form and size match between them? ie should us 9 fits the same for NB3 and superblast?
Have you guys got your hands on the Prime X strung? How do you recon it compares to the Superblast?
Your recent videos also made me wonder something else: with the diversity of shoe types we have these days, do daily trainers still have a place in a shoe rotation? In the sense, when we have shoes like the More v4 for easy and recovery, the Superblast for long and tempo, xyz for short intervals, zyx for races, does it still make sense to consider "The Daily Trainer" the centrepiece of the rotation?
I think it comes down to your goals and the budget. For one shoe it's the daily trainer for sure.
As someone who got the Speed 2 pretty early into running, I'm guilty of skipping over true "daily trainers" for most runs. I did just get the Peg 39 on discount, and I like it for shorter runs + strength + cross training. Otherwise, I tend to jump to tempo trainers, max cushion, and racers...they're just more fun. 🤷♀️
@@OSUCarol novablast 3 is superfun for me and much better than hoka mach 4 and velocity nitro 1. speed is plated and my pf does not like plates.
I see it more as one shoe is the most versatile in the rotation, and the one you reach for sort of "by default". Like, you can have a long run shoe, a speed shoe, and a recovery shoe, but what if the plates are too hard on your legs for a particular day, or you can only pack one shoe for a vacation, or you just want to run in something a little more simple/low profile on the day? That's why I like to have one shoe I can do everything in if I need to, even if I don't train in it that much more than anything else. I'll mostly use it mostly for Maintenance-type efforts and light workouts, and it'll probably be a Pegasus or a Rebel or something. But that's just me.
@@OSUCarol SAME. Discovered the Speed 2 and the rest is history 😁😁😁
I agree with your assessement of the Novablast. It has lost its bounce and is not as much fun.
Which one is better for Comrades like race
Any reccomendations for other good daily trainer other than thr novablast 3?
Endorphin speed 3 , kinvara14 and NB4
Superblasts are way, way, way too expensive for a daily trainer, don't care how good they are.
How good does a daily trainer really need to be? As long as they don't cause you extra soreness, injuries, or you to dread going for easy runs, then they're doing their job.
Consider price to value, Novablast 3 all day.
Superblast is far more stable in the heel. The NovaBlast is too unstable for many.
@@davidrosenthal5795 Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 is my most "unstable" shoe, but i loved that too. Novablast 3 in comparison is already a stable neutral shoe. If you can't manage it, you probably should look for proper stability shoes.
@@innpohlim7928 saucony tempus would be a good option in that case
@@davidrosenthal5795 If the Novablast 3 is too unstable for many, then they'd better stay off stuff like the Adidas Sen 8, Adios Pro 3, which are worse in stability. Just a relative comparison for those wondering.... The Novablast 3 is the same in stability compared to my Deviate Nitro 2, for eg.
Nova3 is very stable shoe to most of the people
When you are comparing 2 pairs of shoes, it’s best to stick to those 2 pairs. While it’s obvious your channel preference to Saucony, keeping mentioning them in so many videos make me wonder if your preference has become a bias, or worse that you are paid for promotion by Saucony.
He said he prefers the superblast over the speed 3 so where is the bias?
The comparison is to have runners get a sense of what they’re diving in for. For example, I have a solid shoe rotation & comparing shoes is always needed.
Novablast 3 is not a long run shoe. The foam gets dead after 12km.
I hate how in Asia, Asics dont have their line up in size 10.5 or 44.5
They do in China
@@Laolu90 i had to get mine from Singapore
How about Nike Invicible 3? Is it worth to buy?
heel slippage. don't buy
Asics never real to shoe ?I need always get 1 euro size bigger
same. i'm women us 7 for sneaker usually. i get us 7.5 for asics running shoes
220€ for a non plated shoe with a personality crisis? no thanks
what a joke review. You cant use the superblast for easy? really? lol.
not sure about that but you cant use superblast for wet surfaces. the traction is terrible.
He didn't say that
Asics Novablast 3, a total failure. I use them only for walking. Novablast 2, are much better. In fact, Superblast was supposed to be Novablast 3, but here the firm Asics, cheated. Shame, Asics
NB V2 💥🏃♂️👌
Honestly think the novablast 3 has been hysterically hyped by many,a very average shoe that feels completely flat after about 200 miles.
@@AwesomeWrench easy: many payed RUclipsrs …. ASICS seem to stepped that up in 2022 obviously .
I don't have many sessions with the NB3 yet, but from the first time I ran in them, I also thought that it was a very average shoe. It's better than the previous version, but that's not saying much (that shoe was terrible IMO). I got less than 200 miles out of the NB2 and based on your comment, I can expect more of the same from the NB3. I won't buy another shoe from the line and I've learned to ignore all recommendations made by reviewers. The omissions, half-truths, and exaggerations are just too much.
We’ll see, currently at 100 miles on mines. Despite the midsole creasing and wear the midsole is coming to life. I’ll be back to let y’all know!
300 miles on it. Still going. Decent daily trainer. The SuperBlast is better - have about 150 miles on it - but it's stupid expensive. It's also huge. It's light, but huge. I only use it for longer runs because of its size. Much better shoes for faster training.
@Robert K. IMO The Nimbus 24 is a much better shoe in every category. I can't think of a single thing the Novablast does well. At best, it's a very average shoe. I don't trust the opinion of this channel and others due to the hype they placed on this shoe.