Asics NOVABLAST REVIEW - After 200 Miles | FOD Runner
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- Asics NOVABLAST REVIEW - After 200 Miles - today I am delighted to give you an update on the asics novablastafter 200 miles! Yes we have reached another milestone in the asics novablast and with it being my "go to" running shoe at the moment, its not been hard to gravitate towards it and rack up the miles. Today I wanted to give a quick "wear and tear" update along with a performance update in the asics novablast. I wont give any spoilers away, you'll have to watch to find out but what I will say is I will be taking this shoe all the way until I cant run in it any more!
Let me know in the comments if you got the shoe? where how many miles you have in it? and how you are finding the shoe after that amount of mileage?
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Great update. Thanks Andy! Definitely a no brainer for my next daily trainer purchase. Really value the fact that you are reviewing shoes after a reasonable number of miles. 50 or 100 mile reviews can’t really judge midsole reliability.
Thank you! Yes it’s very annoying I can’t ramp up the mileage in more shoes due to me testing so many but when I find a gem like this I’ll give you all regular updates as the mileage goes up as best as possible 👆
Bought on the back of your enthusiasm for this shoe. Love love love it. So far 50 miles. Got a 5k PB and a fast 17 mile run to name a few. Currently doing the 4x4x48 challenge, and this is the shoe I save for the night time runs. Gives me something to look forward to. Thanks for helping me find my perfect shoe. Subscribed on the back of this. ASICS, sort Andy out with another pair!
Haha that’s amazing news so glad you’re getting on with them well!! Appreciate your support on the channel 🙏
nice to hear that it's holding up so well over time. it's quite a surprise.
I know mate I really thought it would flatten out but it’s held strong 👌
I'm exited for this to come in the mail. I bought it on your recommendation 🙌
Awesome, I really hope you like them!! Thank you 🙏
Was in doubt between the Novablast and the 1080 V10, but after your great reviews bought the Novablast. Thanks for the in depth reviews. Helped me a lot!
Thanks so much! Good luck with them 🏃♂️
I couldnt resist Andy, bought this after seeing how positive you were compared to the TC which I think is really good (albeit not perfect for me). Already at 70 miles in it and have to resist taking it out for every run!
Can’t wait to see what ASICS use this foam for next!
Ben Ng awesome mate that’s great news, glad you’re loving this! I hope they do a full suite of shoes with this foam next year.... I’ll get them all 😂
After watching your review a few months ago, I bought a pair of New Balance Fuel Cell Propel in the sales. It has been a fantastic shoe.
So, I bought the Novablast after watching your first video on it. What a cracking shoe! 👍👍👍
Thank you! 🙏 I wonder if it works better for taller runners? I am 6ft 1.
Awesome that’s great to hear, so glad you get on with them both! Ah ok yes a fell tall runner.... it could be 🤷♂️ but to be honest it seems like everyone is loving the novablasts at the moment!
I’m 6ft 1 and 13st 7lbs. I ran in the Novablasts two days ago. Twas my first time ever to run in a soft high cussh shoe. I loved them but it’s gonna take some getting used to. I felt a little unstable on uneven grass. But road it’s lush
After a 2 year hiatus from any running I decided to change out my old Asics Kayano 26s and opted for the Novablasts after your glowing review. I'm happy to report that I'm loving my running and the Novablasts and rediscovering my running fitness again. Thank you!
Ah that’s amazing so glad to hear it!! Thats brilliant news 🙏
Andrew Miller that sounds ideal Andrew, I’ve got some Novablast on order and I’m coming out of Kayano 25s. Looking forward to trying the Novablast next week.
Awesome mate very best of luck with them!
They are so much lighter than the kayanos and you bounce rather than plod along. Just doing 5-6k distances but enjoying them so much more!
Definitely! A lot of asics shoes can be rather clunky and heavy but these are completely the opposite
You made us want it even if we didn’t need it Andy!! I’ve put 100km on mine in 10 days and like you said, I have had to force myself to reach for any other shoe! They can just sometimes be slightly slippery in the wet (I tumbled this morning trying to avoid a cyclist on the footpath). They are the best shoes ever for running back down hills! You definitely gotta contact ASICS!!
Wow that’s some brilliant mileage over 10 days fair play 👏 it’s the oddest thing to say but our weather has been so good I’ve barely run in the wet with it! Hope the tumble wasn’t too serious?
The FOD Runner Yeah plenty of time since lockdown, which has also made me really appreciate being out there even more!! Seeing more animals too!! I think I’m gonna miss it when it’s over! I managed to tumble into a bush so no worries, thanks for asking. I just kept going, but it wasn’t the first time I’d slipped in them, though most surfaces are great! 👍🏻😊 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️
Yeah lockdown has been a good tome to be able to get out for me too, no pressure to get back for school runs! Glad you’re ok 👌
Woohoo! Knew I stayed up for a reason! Maybe grab the Tokyo orange for your second pair? 🤔 awesome to see an update this far into the mileage, feel even better about my purchase now.
Colin Campbell thats how i feel
Yeah I looked at the other colour options, I quite fancy the black ones or the orange ones 😬 durability seems to be working out really well so far!
Tokyo Orange are the same, just a different colour?
I plan on getting a pair of the tokyo orange ones, really like this colourway
Great to see that you've been getting on so well with the Novablast. Definitely think you should get anoher pair :)
Yes mate so happy I’ve found the shoe of my dreams 😃
I love my NovaBlast's !
After I changed the laces to some fat ones, it became a great shoe.
Only real bad issue is, that my achilles pain came back after some runs in these.
And you are lucky !
With lockdown, I havent been able to run no more than 5 - 10 Km pr. week... 😢
Oh blimey be careful with that achilles pain, I’m glad you like them though! Really sorry to hear you’re not able to get out as much.... where abouts are you? I hope things start to ease up soon 🤞
I’m a fan of the novablast. I purchased a pair fairly recently on your recommendation. I’m pleased on your review they seem to be holding up well 200 miles in. I’ve been using 5-10k distance. Maybe 40k so far in mine. Part of me wants to park them up for the hope of races and park runs later in the year 🤞. I struggle with easy runs with them - just a ‘lively shoe’ I would describe them. I also have the ASICS glideride which I’m equally as happy with, I use them for longer runs and have seen immediate improvement in times and legs much fresher post run and the following day 😃.
That’s awesome! I’ll be honest I could race in mine too despite then being a heavier shoe. I would consider running a marathon in them 🤷♂️ I’ve not tried the glideride but again heard so many good things!
Plz describe the diff in the Glideride and Novablast. thx
filoIII FOD runner has some great reviews of the novablast. The glideride feel more heavier. They are more supportive in the heel area and feel more solid and smooth. In my opinion these are more suited for longer distances and eat up the miles with the rocker type motion. Great efficiency. The novablast are such a lively, bouncy type of shoe. They’re enjoyable to wear and run fast in. On ground impact I think my feet are possibly falling in or away, not 100% sure. The novablast are the better looking shoe, esp the blue version.
Brilliant summary thanks for that!
My novablast 70km at the moment, doing 10km training plan and this shoe holding up very well !
Brilliant! I hope you keep putting the distance in!
Currently running with the Rincons i think i will try the nova blast in the near future based on your review 😉.
By the way love your review.
Thanks
Thank you! I LOVE the rincon, can’t wait for the v2 to come out!
After watching other reviewer's Pegasus 37 review and your Novablast review, I feel like Novablast is what Pegasus 37 should've been
I’ll be honest with you, I think this is the benchmark for what a lot of shoes should be, not just the peg 37.... lots of companies could learn from this shoe!
@@TheFODRunner Indeed. I haven't given a chance to run on Peg 37, but I think I will return it if they have this heel slip and upper breathability problem. I hope Asics can do much more with their Flight Form Blast midsole.
I had been a ASICS Nimbus wearer for many years but I got tired of them being so stiff and heavy and clunky I have been running in Hoka’s for over a year decided to give these a try upon your recommendation and I’m blown away by how good they are thank you for the great review of these shoes!
They are revolutionary from asics aren’t they! I used to run exclusively in asics for the first 3 years, you can find some really old review videos on them... anyway I had to ditch them because of exactly that, clunky and old.... however this is hopefully the start of something new 👊
I bought the NovaBlast after watching your review (and a few other reviews on RUclips)...
I'm just starting to run as I have put on 8kg and become overweight from some meds I'm taking. I am 175cm tall and weigh 74kg. As a beginner, I've clocked in 23km in the past 10 days.
(I used to run a lot some 10 years ago, running 4 marathons and 3 half-marathons. I have stopped running about 8 years ago and lost a lot of fitness since.)
My thoughts on the shoe? I love how cushy the midsole is, without feeling too squishy. I found that the softness and relative instability of the midsole, coupled with the way the upper is designed, has caused my foot to roll inward as I strike the ground. My foot settles on a position that is not quite in the centre of the shoe, but tends inward. My toes and forefoot would sit perfectly in the toe box area, but my heels would slant inwards. This causes some discomfort in my inner foot, from the arch area to my heels. I try to adjust my feet every now and then during my workouts, but they just won't stay centred. I've never had a problem like this before. My previous Asics shoe was the Gel-Landreth 7 (which is supposed to be a neutral shoe too), and it was a lot more stable. I don't usually over-pronate and I don't think I have flat feet, though my arched are slightly on the low side.
Would like to find out if any others have experienced this issue too...
Apart from that, the shoe is great. I agree that the materials used are nice and of good quality, and the FlyteFoam Blast really does feel good.
That’s great to hear you’ve started running, great job! You’re not the only one to report that, there were a couple of others across my novablast videos that mentioned this... sadly it doesn’t seem to work for everyone. Have you tried using the extra lace hole at the top to get your foot a bit more securely into it? That can sometimes help stop your foot moving in the shoe and might make that tiniest bit of difference to help stop it rolling?
Hi there, having the exact same issue like you. I also do not overpronate, am always wearing neutral shoes without any issues, but when wearing the novablast for running, my foot felt just so unstable. I couldnt handle it at all, sadly. :( I think the novablast just isnt for me. I will stay with the brooks ghost series and saucony ride.
However, I will keep my novablast as a shoe for my free time, since it just looks so awesome and special :) people keep asking me what kind of shoe that is I am wearing haha
Wow - I am very very very impressed and surprised. Your Novablast look the exact same as mine, and I’ve only done 7 miles(ED: 10 miles)!!! Looks like there is zero wear in it! Well done ASICS, I tip my hat to you, well done. Looks like that shoe could hit 1000 miles! 0830 in the morning, time to put some more miles in it!
Kevin Scott awesome mate good to hear you’re getting the miles in, let’s hope they have a long shelf life. I reckon 500 miles is very doable in this shoe 👌
I saw a deal here in Ireland for these, so I searched my subscritions and checked out your review after 200 miles...I purchased.
Thanks..
Awesome, very best of luck with them!
Great follow up on the Ascis Novablast. In fact I actually ordered one after analysing your reviews plus those from Seth and Kofusi youtubers. I like the fact that you trial the 400m, 800 metres besides the middle and longer distances. You seemed honest and down to earth too. I can't wait to get my new Ascis Novablast. Hopefully nobody rigs my shoes like previously when I feel some bumps beneath my foot. Totally wasted my money.
Thanks, that’s great to hear! If a shoe works for me then it’ll get thrown into whatever workout I have planned! I hope they work well for you 🤞🤞
Feb 2023. Just bought Novablast! Can’t wait to try them out as used Asics trails before these.
Finally got my hands on this pair and had my 1st run on it the same day of purchase. Amazing! I don't want to end my run that evening. It was that good!
That’s brilliant!! So glad you like them!!
Really love the excitement you are showing for this shoe!
I can’t contain it haha, it honestly is the best shoe I’ve ever tried!
I have enjoyed watching your reviews on these, so much so I decided to take the plunge. I started off running in Asics and then switched to Nike in July 2017. My last pair of Asics were the first Dynaflyte's, I had 2 pairs but had to retire them early as the heel collar wore through very quickly. Since then my running has dramatically improved so hopefully it was down to me more than the shoe, I did see you had slight wear in the same area so it will be interesting to see how that develops. I am aiming to put quite a few miles on them but I have quite a new rotation so it could take a while. Good to hear you are getting good mileage in, I have taken the same approach so when racing starts again I am good to go. Look forward to future videos on the Novablast. 👍🏻
That’s awesome to hear, glad you’ve jumped back into asics... my last asics were the roadhawk ff2s back in 2018 and they were horrific. First ever use of flyte foam from what I remember and it was super hard and horrible to run on! That’s good to hear with your training, keep it up!
@@TheFODRunner The FOD Runner thankyou. I fell victim to a very poor gait analysis when I first started running, I was sold GT 1000's. After picking up an injury training for London in 2016 the physio I used suggested using a neutral cushioned shoe. I think the Novablast will suit my running perfectly. The last few weeks have been quite expensive 😂😂
@@SimuRooob You're not the only person i've heard thats had that problem! Yes a very expensive few weeks indeed!
I'm one of the people who bought this shoe on your enthusiastic recommendation. I have 97 miles on it now and really enjoy it. But I have a narrower foot, which kind of swims around in the toe box. I wish I had gone down a half size. Also I'm prone to heel strike in shoes with a 10mm drop like this one. So for both of these reasons, I don't think I'm able to get the full benefits of its fantastic midsole. I haven't taken it on any faster or long runs but use it on all my shorter easy/recovery runs and sometimes on mid-distance, easy paced runs. So it's mainly functioning as a forgiving easy run shoe for me. It seems very durable, but if I ever manage to wear it out then I'll consider getting another pair a half size smaller.
That’s some good mileage! I hear you though on the narrow foot, you aren’t the only one who’s said that but it’s good you are still able to use it 🙏
Great to hear about this shoe after 200 miles . I am currently loving this shoe and it truly is amazing . So glad I pulled the trigger for this one !
That’s awesome really happy you’re enjoying them! I expect them to keep going on well for a while 🤞
That's a ringing endorsement for me, i want to buy these but would prefer to try them on first when things get back to normal. Your reviews are great, you keep it about the shoe and not all about yourself like other reviewers that i've watched, keep up the good work.
Thanks so much, really appreciate it! Yeah trying before you buy is always ideal... I tend to bulk buy then send some back just to try the sizes ie I’ll buy a couple of sizes then send the wrong one back
@@TheFODRunner,Thank you, one more question, are the novablast available in Neutral as I use my own orthotics ?.
sean bolger yes they are a neutral shoe 👌
We have 90-day trial on all Asics products bought from the official store meaning you can run in them and return if you don't like them :)
Hello again, just wondering if you know will the Asics Roadblast be available in Ireland and the UK any time soon?, thank you.
Well I just spent about the last hour listening to you talk about this shoe in your various vids, and I’m sold. I’ll be buying a pair in the next couple months.
Amazing review Andy! This kind of info is very important and hard to find among the reviews from other content creators; the most part of them never the pass the 100 miles (I would think that they don't even go farther that 50 miles), which doesn't give you a real image of the shoe's durability and mainly how it will change and behave over a proper amount of miles... a shoe that feels great only for the first 70 miles is a total waste of money since there are so many good options in the market nowadays. Thank you for giving us this kind of content and please keep doing it. Greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴
Yeah I do struggle to get some shoes above 100 miles but when I find a shoe that really works then I’ll take them as far as I can and let you guys know! I’m learning more and more how shoes change over such a short period time!! Thank you for taking the time to watch!
Just ordered after watching this review! Been on my radar for a while and saw them on offer so couldn't resist. Excited to try them
Awesome! Best of luck with them!
Great to hear I’ve been told that Asics shoes are extremely durable. I only have 21 miles in mine look forward to putting more on them. Definitely one of the most comfortable shoes I’ve worn. The sign to me of a good shoe is how you feel after your run. With these no aches or niggles. I’m so impressed with Asics looking forward to the other shoes which will form the blast series.
Claire Sweter-millar yes they do make you feel really good after a run don’t they! Definitely the most comfortable shoe I’ve had since The rincon! I can’t wait to see how they use this foam next!
Thanks for the follow up video Andy, great to hear the Novablast are holding up well. I’ve got some Tokyo Orange Novablast coming next week, can’t wait to get out running in them.
Ah man that colour way is 🔥 might get that one for my second pair!
The FOD Runner my eldest daughter (15) isn’t feeling the orange colour way - says they look like women’s running shoes - what does she know about anything?!? 😆
Pah, if we like them that’s all that matters 😜
The FOD Runner Hi Andy, thought I’d update you. My Novablast arrived today, they look great (Orange), feel great right out of the box, and on my first run in them I took my two year old 5k PB down from 23:37 to 22:21! Also set PBs for 2 miles, 1 mile (6:48), 1k and half mile. These shoes are incredible, I can see now why you’ve been so full of praise for them.
LDFades wow that’s amazing! Brilliant news, so amazing aren’t they!! Hope you get many more miles in them 😃
Thx for the review. I'm definitely considering adding this shoe to my rotation. Could you do a review of the Metaracer?
That’s great news, it’s a super shoe! Yes I’ll try and grab a pair 👌
Hi. When you first reviewed these shoes i wrote on your vlog that you had convinced me to buy. But as i was about to pay i pulled out at the last minute and bought the Infinity React. I had enjoyed such a good experience with the Peg Turbo and the Vomero that the Marketing Injury Hype got me. I ran 140 km in them; but they were so unstable in terms of heel lock down and slippage (widely reported) that i got achilles problems on both feet twice. I actually loved the ride of the shoe but they were becoming lethal so in the bin they went so i wouldnt be tempted to run in them again - £150 up in smoke.
And last week my Nova Blast arrived. I have done 2 runs of 10 km in them - did 5 x 20 secs fast on one run. What an amazing shoe - reminiscent of the famous Clifton 1 my favourite running shoe ever (which they say was like the Rincon). Really solid fit and feels very stable to me and not as squishy as people seem to say. I just love this shoe - Amazing. As you say I think i could use this for everything. Maybe better than the Clifton1the finest compliment i can give to a shoe.
It’s funny, the infinity react has got a mixed bag of reviews but I was switched off when Nike claimed they prevented injury, or at least helped prevent injury. How can a shoe change the natural mechanics of a human? As how you run is more of a detrimental factor to how you get injured, just look at the b-roll kf my right foot kicking out, that’s weak glutes and previous football ankle injuries... a shoe won’t stop that. I’m really glad you’re loving the novablast, I’ve heard so many amazing things about the Clifton 1, I’m gutted I was never able to try it!!
@@TheFODRunner Well they re-released the Clifton 1 for a limited batch. I didnt try them and they didnt get good press - but the Ginger Runner feels they were not the same shoe. I had a major capsulitus on my second met head that flared up on my way to the Zurich Marathon - i couldnt walk without pain. I bought the Clifton 1 at the exhibition and ran a Boston Qualifying time!
Yes I saw the rerelease wasn’t a big hit. I wondered though if that was more because time had passed and that magical feeling it once had was surpassed by other shoes so when people went back to it they weren’t as blown away as before. Always risky rereleasing things! Wow fair play to you, running a BQ with that pain 👏 must of been good shoes!
I did 15 miles in this shoe yesterday at 7:13 a mile and it felt great! I agree that this is a winner!
That’s a brilliant run fair play well done! Glad you like them!
Spot on, love mine. My Roadblast should be here soon as well, I’m curious to see how they mixed the 2 midsole components. Hope it’s not a dud, wondering if they could’ve just reduced the stack on the novablast a tad a made a lighter racier upper. Let u know what I think...
Yes!! Please let me know all about them, I’d love to know why I can’t get them here!
Rhoade Runner Reviews Do you prefer the Roadblast or Novablast?
Was quite apprehensive of the mid sole longevity! Ordered them right away after watching this review update 😅
gautam pondi awesome, yes I was worried too but they seem to be holding out amazingly well!
Literally just ordered a pair based on your reviews, can't wait to try it!
That’s awesome, I hope you love them!
Although I do not find them to be the #1 shoe in my lineup these are really nice shoes for long runs. Very soft to say the least. Maybe for someone who runs as fast as you on 'slow' runs these work better? These are by far the largest shoes I own. I do find the instability at times, cornering for certain. Keep these reviews coming!
Yes I think if you notch up the pace they get better, although I have no troubles running slower in them.... kind of 😂
Took the novablast out today for the 1st time, only 1mile as I had a pt session straight after. So time was 7.59 1 second off a pb and wow how comfy and springy they are, looking forward to a longer run on Sunday with them. Thanks for the recommendation
That’s so awesome! Glad you liked them! You’ll like them more after your long run 😃
@@TheFODRunner my long run is a warm up for you 🤣🤣
Another great video Andy, I recently bought the novablast after watching your review. I've only got 18 miles in mine so far and have enjoyied the cushion for daily miles. I have a narrow foot however and feel that they dont give the best fit possible so maybe something to improve. Also the upper material seems abit cheap to me. Looking forward to getting more miles into the shoe and cant wait for the metaracer to be released later this year. :P
Thanks! Yes I think people with narrow feet are slightly short changed with this shoe due to a wider toe box, I’m sure it feels a bit sloppy in the fit. I hope as you get more miles in it, it’ll get better 🤞
I'm as big a fan of the NBlast as you are. So, so, different from flytefoam in other ASICS shoes. This one is special. Total all-arounder. Just an amazingly well balanced shoe. This one and Peg Turbo 2 are my ab fab go to shoes.
So glad you like them too! They are just amazing aren’t they!
Bought this shoe based on your reviews and it's a great shoe. Keep up the excellent reviews 👍👍
Ah that’s so awesome, really glad you’re enjoying the shoe!
Hell yeah, upgrade it to a racing shoe, that would be awesome. Like a few others here, I too bought this shoe on your first run recommendation, and it really loves to run fast. I've only got 14k on mine because I was sidelined by ITB issue not long after, which has resolved but I am building back my distances very conservatively. And because this is a shoe that will be best for tempo runs ( for me anyway) , the Novablast are waiting for their days to return ( soon!). In the meantime, my NB Fuelcell Rebels are doing an excellent job even at my slow paces. I look forward to really giving the Novablast a full run for their money. It is good to hear that they are very durable too.
I’m glad to hear you’re recovered well from your ITB injury, it must be hard resisting running in them! That’s so cool you bought them from my reviews, appreciate it! Best of luck when you get back out on them!
I went with the Ride 13 for a daily trainer. Now I'm second guessing what would have been the better choice; ride 13 vs. novablast. How do you compare the two?
I've also got a size 13. You may be the first YT runner that actually has a foot I can relate to. Thanks for repping for the sasquatch runners.
Haha Bigfoot runners unite 👊 I sadly haven’t tried the ride 13 but the novablast will be softer and more stack height I think. It’s super soft, beyond anything I’ve tried cushioned wise but some people can find it a touch unstable due to the high stack + softness. I don’t though, it’s just perfect!
Great video , currently using the asics glideride & just ordered the orange coloured novablast.
Awesome! I hope you love them!
Brilliant content as always Andy!! Would you recommend going true to size, or sizing a half size up??
Thanks mate! I went true to size but they’re roomy, some people actually went down half size!
@@TheFODRunner cheers!! Thanks for the reply 👍!! Ordering true to size right now.
Honestly, I have purchased this shoe today, based on what YOU say. Thank you. Asics if you are watching, send him 6 new pairs of these, he deserves them!
Haha thanks mate that’s awesome to hear!!
Enjoyed the video. Always been a Asics fan having bought 3 pairs of Nimbus. Ready to purchase the Novablast now. Any sugestiones where i should buy??
Many thanks
You can get some great deals on the novablast, hunt for discount codes but sportsshoes or prodirectrunning is always my go to places!
Andy mine has lost a tiny amount of bounce but it’s now more stable in general.So got better.Love it and nice review
Craig Simmons yeah mine has just lost the tiniest bit but that’s it. Glad you’re loving yours, was good to see your comparison video too 👌
The FOD Runner cheers buddy I’ll mention you in my final conclusion
Very kind thank you 🙏
Bought a pair after watching your review. Absolutely loving them after my first run. I just hope they can last to at least 600km
That’s awesome!! I’ve got just over 200 miles so far and going strong, I think 600k is very doable for this shoe
Got a pair based on your rave reviews (the orange pop!) and am very pleased after just a few runs. So comfy and perfect fit- no need to over tighten the laces like Nike's, just perfect lock in. Good to know they'll stay fresh for a log time especially because I'm pretty light. Have you tried the Meta racer yet?
That’s awesome so glad you like them!!! I haven’t yet but I will grab a pair for sure 👌
Great review Andy! You’ve sold them to me, just about to buy a pair. Would you say that this shoe is true to size?
Daniel Stevens I missed my vocation as a salesman I think haha! Yes true to size mate as the toe box is roomy 👌
Great update mate, need to figure out how to buy a pair without Mrs. C finding out 😜 it’s getting trickier with ever pair of shoes I buy, don’t know how you get away with it 😂😂😂
Thanks! My wife has given up mate, she just refuses to talk to me about it now 😂
The FOD Runner All picture no sound mate, I get that a lot!!! 🤣🤣🤣
The thumbnail sums up this video well 😂, can’t wait to try this out! The rincon vs novablast in its prime, which one wins?
I think so 😂 Novablast
Just bought ones today …it bounce very good 😊😊😊 im gone use it for half marathon 😉
Awesome! Best of luck with your half marathon!
I have heard the new pegasus is similar to Novablast. I would like to see this comparison in your channel. To tell the truth Iam a little bit skeptical about that supposed similarity . Nice video mate!!!
I will get the Pegasus for sure don’t worry and yes I’ll compare 👌
@@TheFODRunner thanks a lot!!!!
I love this shoe, one of my all time best buys, 265 miles so far, nothing to report from a very slight wearing on the sole but I expect another 100 miles without it even starting to concern me.
Brilliant, more miles than me, great to hear they are holding up well! I reckon they could be a 500 mile shoe to be honest 🤷♂️
Only recently found this channel and loving the videos and reviews. Quick question on the Novablast - from a stability perspective how would you compare it to the Rincon and 1080v10? I’ve read some reviews complaining about how stable the Novablast’s are. Also if I may how is toe box space again compared to Rincon and 1080v10? Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching! Yeah some people report it to be unstable, I can understand with it being softer foam but I think if you have a wider foot like me it’s not really an issue. The thing with the novablast is the toebox is quite roomy so narrower feet can feel like they’re swimming in it. The 1080 is more stable for sure as it has a wider base
Thanks for the quick reply!
I am so so excited for my Novablast tomorrow. I just ordered today here in Cambodia. Im supposed to order a metaracer.but, no available size for me (43) .
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That’s awesome, I hope you love them!
Hey! Thanks for this review, very tempting.
How would you compare these to the Nike Turbo 2?
Im able to get the turbo 2's for $100, but these asics seem perfect given the responsive stack height and wider toebox.
Thank you! Good comparison, the turbo 2 is light and snappy I found.... I did struggle sometimes at higher paces in the turbo 2, it did feel a bit sloppy but on the whole it’s a great shoe. This however for me is another level. I wouldn’t put it on the same category though.... this is much bigger stack height and heavier.... however for me it wants you to move and I’ve done some workouts in this shoe on the channel that for me, prove it’s versatility
I got my pair just over 2 weeks ago and love them. Already done just over 100km’s including what was supposed to be a very easy half but these shoes just feel so good. I’m also considering getting a second pair.
That’s so cool! That’s some super mileage you’re putting in as well!
I generally do 50-70km a week. I live in Holland and am very lucky to be close to the beach and NP.
Andrew O'Brien oh wow that sounds ideal!
Still enjoying my Novablasts after almost 240 mi. Got mine based on your review. How do you judge when they are done?, ready to retire them from prime running? Have you tried the new Dynablasts yet? Thanks for your great vids.
Awesome! When you feel the midsole become really firm and I guess, If you want to take them too the end of their life, when they start to hurt your feet a bit!! I haven’t yet but they’re on my radar
I’m coming up on 200miles with mine and I’m experiencing the same. Show is in perfect shape with tiny wear back at the heel. I’m definitely going to get a second pair to replace this one and this definitely makes me more inclined to try the metaracer over the other carbon shoes. The one caveat I might have though is that I’m not sure this would make a good treadmill shoe for cold weather treadmill runners
100% agree, makes me very excited for the upcoming metaracer for sure!
I caved as well and ordered a pair. The only thing that worries me is that I'm used to stability shoes (Gel-Kayano 19), so my calves are in for something. I hope I can transition with a little extra strength work on my ankles, neutral shoes just seem so much more fun.
Let’s hope so, just keep the runs shorter for now if you’re used to those shoes as it’s quite a difference!
@@TheFODRunner Thanks! I'll definitely incorporate them little by little. If it doesn't work out, it doesn't :)
The Novablast are awesome. I take mine up the trails to. Be nice if Asics make a trail version. I'm also looking forward to Peg 37 to compare.
NamitsGames oh my word, imagine this shoe with trail outsole, man that would be amazing!
I did yes and I agree, the novablast is much much better!
Definitely going to be my next purchase when my NB start breaking down
Definitely worth a go! Super shoe 👌
Just got them this week and already considering a second pair.
Haha that’s awesome!! Great aren’t they 👌
I'm running with Pegasus 34 and I'm quite happy with it, but as I run 50-70k a week on concrete roads, I need slightly more cushion. I had some Asics shoes in the past (Kayano, GT2000) and they're very stiff. I'm torn between the Novablast and Pegasus 37.
That’s awesome 👌 I think both shoes you mention will be quite a different feel to the 34s, I gather the 37s have changed a lot since then and the novablast will be a much bigger stack height and possibly feel a bit more unstable despite being absolutely incredible!
I just ordered the Tempo V1
New subscriber and loving the channel. Just about to buy these based on your glowing videos. Do you think this would be a good marathon race shoe for 8’30 min/mile pace? Thanks
Thank you so much! They work for everyone and if I didn’t have a marathon racing shoe in my rotation and I needed to use one of my other shoes, these would 100% be the one 👌
The FOD Runner good news. Still have some mileage left in my flyknit 4% but find them quite unstable. Tried the Next% but with no races couldn’t justify the price. Glad to know the Novablast is a good back up option for the time being. And like you said in one of your videos not to get too caught up in the marketing drive that only carbon plated shoes are good for race day.
Wes Arnold exactly... not all carbon plated shoes are great and to be honest I’ve done every workout under the sun in these novablast from 400m reps to 20 mile long runs and they’ve not let me down once 👌
Great video update to the new balance vs novablast.
Can you give me your top 3 shoes where cushion and bounce are required, please 😁👍🏻compared to brooks if you’ve run in them. Ty
Thanks! At the moment the novablast is top and the fuelcell TC and fuelcell propel are the next bounciest shoes I’ve run in! Sadly I’ve not run in brooks as yet 👎
I hated this shoe on my first run (15km) because I was overeager after feeling the bounce so didn't break it in. The right side of my foot had me thinking it was too narrow for my wide feet and the pain told me to return it. Glad I gave it another chance as the 2nd run was night and day. Felt like a glove. Was able to properly experience the midsole which is basically a dream. I got the orange version and painted it deeper orange with black to mirror the tokyo version lol. Best daily ever. No energy sink, all the energy return and propulsion.
I’m glad you gave it a second chance too! It is the best midsole for me at the moment, nothing is coming close!!
Great review... again!
I’m sold as every review I see regarding this shoe it always seems to come out on top. Can you recommend a good website to order these from please, Wiggle have a £20 off orders over £100 however, they don’t gave my size in this shoe 😣
Oh gutted! Uk based? Sports direct had them fkr £96 but not sure how many sizes they have left... other than that I order from sportshoes but if you go asics direct they have a good return policy where you can do a run in them and return if you don’t like them 👌
Cool thank you
Hi Andy,
I bought a pair of the Novoblast and have now done two runs in them... OMG they really are the Don Carlo of running shoes, the feel, the smooth ride and pick up when you need it, I can’t stop using them. Thanks for the great recommendation. I really don’t think anything comes close at the moment!
Jimmy Jumaye that’s awesome!!! So glad you got some and like them, nothing comes close does it!!
Still waiting for my size to become available ☹️☹️, my brooks launch 6 my feet hurt, after seeing your reviews and talking to lee I’m investing in a pair
Yeah I convinced lee to grab a pair and he loves them too! I hope they come back into stock in your size soon!!
great stuff! was looking for a potential replacement for my rincons. over 600kms on them already and yes they are flat. so usually what i do as a dopamine reset is to run in my asics kayano 26, then the rincons will suddenly have life again, albeit not much left. Have ran in these during an expo on the treadmill and set a new PB speed of 18kmh which ive never achieved ever in my life before. only thing i felt was that im a size US 9.5 on the kayanos and the evo ride, however on these i feel abit more room in them than usual. do you feel the same? I'm a moderately wide footed person and most shoes like the pegasus or any flyknit nikes or adidas ultraboosts dont fit me.
Awesome, that’s great mileage to get out of the rincons! I went true to size in mine but yes they are roomy in the toe box and I also have a wide foot 👌 if you enjoyed the rincon you’ll love these!
I would like to see updates every 150 miles going forward. Thanks
Jeff W sounds good, I’ll aim for that 👌
I've got 200 miles on mine and they're great. I'm not a big fan of the upper and the stack height is a bit much but the ride is amazing. I wish they would use an upper reminiscent to the 1080v10. I think they can easily last 500 miles.
That’s super! Yes I reckon 500 is good for this shoe for sure 👌
Keep up the good work bro and good luck in your future endeavors!
Thank you so much, and you!
Hi andy a fairly new subscriber here, great videos i really enjoy your content. One thing which just puts me off the novablast is the stability. What would you say for it as i would love to get a pair based on your reviews? As someone whos ankles tend to roll outwards im worried it is too soft underfoot & will lead to issues for me using them because of this. Thanks.
Hey! Thank you for subscribing! I’ll be honest I only ever notice the lack of stability when I go round tight corners.... other than that I find it absolutely fine but I know other people can find it a bit too unstable 🤷♂️ if you notice in my intro clips my right foot turns out and when I land it very slightly caves inwards so I certainly don’t have a perfect gait cycle
@@TheFODRunner thx for taking time to reply. Yes i noticed the foot strike you refer to. Ive watched all your novablast videos as i was looking at 2 new pairs to buy this past week. I opted for the 1080v10 based on your videos & the 100 mile review, i was very 50/50 between that and the novablast. I opted for the asics evoride as my 2nd pair but not ran in them yet. The 1080s are awesome so far. Keep up the good work & training 👏👌
I would love to try the evorides, apparently a bit firmer but a great shoe! The 1080s are super as well 👊
Hi Andy, currently using NB Propel for long runs - 10 milers - and the NB Rebel for shorter runs 5 - 10 km. have no probs knees or feet since switching away from Nike Peg 35 and Vomero 14 which gave me so many instep issues - just couldn’t get lacing right with my high instep. How do you think I would suit the Novoblast - not run in ASICS for years. Also liking your Endorphin Pro thoughts - always used to run in the Kinvara and fastwitch
Hey! Sounds like the foot shape of the nikes doesn’t work for you but new balance is perfect. I can switch between the new balance shoes and novablast fine and I’d say I have a medium height arch. Without trying them in it’s hard to comment but what I will say is they are soft like the propel so if you like them then these are better as they are more responsive
The FOD Runner thanks - great reviews
Mark Tucker thank you 🙏
I am torn between the Nova blast and Adidas Boston 8 for my next daily trainer, My kinvara 11 are coming to a end.
I’d love to say I’ve tried the Boston but can’t get them in my size 👎
I'm loving mine but don't have a ton of miles on them. How many do you have and how long do you expect that they will last? Thanks!!!
I’ve still got 250 on them as I’m testing other shoes at the moment but they are nowhere near done!
How would they hold up if I just use them as a casual to to walk places I'm not a runner but I honestly love the comfort of running shoes
I think they’d be absolutely fine, if I can run 200 miles in them and they’re fine, then they’ll last much longer just walking!
@@TheFODRunner thanks for replying and I was thinking that too just wanted some clarity. :)
Hi Andy, have you tried the Roadblast or heard about them?
Hey! I’ve heard of it yes but I didn’t try it, I tried the novablast and dynablast though 👌
@@TheFODRunner Yes I saw your reviews, already got the Novablast, which I love and I’ve just purchased the Dynablast, I’m sooo curious
Im so tempted to get this shoe after such enthusiasm. The downside for me is the 10mm drop, as I try to move to a mid-foot strike and lower drops are better for that. Now my question is, knowing it is far from a stable shoe, is it more stable than the Turbo 2? I had them and although I love’em I found out I was over pronating due to the soft Zoom-x. How would it compare with FF Blast? Thanks and until the next one.
Thanks! I’d say you feel more of the ground in the turbo 2 because of the smaller stack height, and like you in the turbo 2 I had to retire them early with ankle pain, ankles rolling in! I much prefer this, despite people reporting instability, I don’t find it unless doing tight corners, I find the thicker midsole actually helps 🤷♂️ we are all different though and I know a few people don’t agree with that
The FOD Runner thanks a lot. Sorry to read about the reason for your Turbo retirement. It is a phenomenal shoe, but sadly didn’t work for us. I started to feel plantar f. because of the arch colapse. Would you say FF blast hardness to be in between zoom x and react (Im not a Nike lover but couldn’t find better comparison hehe). And how does it compared to 1080’s FFx? Far too many questions🤔🤔🤔
It is a great shoe yes, I enjoyed mine a lot! The volume of the FF blast gives me enough stability I find. The 1080 is a firmer midsole and is more stable than the novablast, not quite as cushioned and bouncy though!
Do you think the Peg 37 will be the NovaBlasts top competitor?
OMG, a carbon plate edition would be 🤤🤤🤤
I hope so.... but I think the closest shoe I’ve run in to the novablast is the rincon
I just got novablast half size down white colorway with abit of blue :)
Nice!! Hope you enjoy them 👌
Just got these for $67 so I bought 2!
WOW BARGAIN!
Must try ... I thinking to get new shoes ..
They are amazing!
Is the Novablast a maximum cushion shoe? Do you think it would work for hiking? Im hiking in road shoes most of the time, i weigh 230 pounds and get the most mileage per dollar from road shoes also it has been really dry in my region so that road shoes work 95% of the time. Maybe you have a recommendation for a road shoe that has high durability and does not cost that much. The Novablast sounds perfect.
It’s definitely is a max cushioned shoe with a big stack height and super comfy, lovely for walking in I find to be honest! I run 20 miles in these shoes and they feel great on my feet.... and at 200 miles they show minimal signs of wear and tear. The only other one I’d say would be worth looking at is the new balance 1080v10
As a hiker myself, I have to say that these are way, way, way too soft for hiking, or walking long distances. Especially with your weight you'll suffer from all kinds of gait issues in the long run (figuratively, not THE long run). Deep cushioned, yet very stable road shoe for heavier people, that def works for long hikes, and should be found cheap-ish would be the Brooks Glycerin 16 (17, and 18 are newer, thus more expensive).
@@phl0w666 Thanks, i already have some miles in it, it's the first shoe where maximum cushion really feels like it, all others just felt like normal cushion or nothing at all for my weight. One thing that the shoe fixes for me is my underpronation, it helps me roll over my big toe, which i don't do naturally, so it saves my pinky toe from blistering. But another thing happens now, i roll inward more and the side part of my outer heel is blistering up now. I don't really understand what is happening here maybe you can help me, i assume my foot wanting to roll outward where now a resistance is and the side part of the heel pushes against the shoe? I tried some running in it and it was so much fun that i started to run a little bit more, mostly just intervall sprints, the faster you run the more fun the shoe gets. But all the technique in this might not work in slow speeds, only in really steep ascends it works great.
Btw the side blistering on the heel happend also in my Hoka Clifton 5 after big miles until i took out the soles and hiked without soles. I tried this already in the Novablast but did not work here.
I use the NB Fuelcell Propel for my long easy runs and really like them. How do the Novablast compare?
The novablast have more pop and make you want to move a bit quicker. The propel are a great shoe at keeping your pace honest and not making you want to kick on.... the novablast I struggle to run slow in! Higher stack and a bouncier more responsive ride for sure in the novablast
I have the feeling u overpronate....do u use stability shoe in rotation?
I do a bit in my right foot yes! But no I just use neutral shoes as I find stability shoes often cause me pains
should i get this true to size or half size up?
I went true to size but people with narrower feet have gone half size down because of how big and roomy the toe box is
@@TheFODRunner thank you mate, i'll get TTS, i have narrow on the small size feet
Asics is going to create new shoes with FF Blast, do you have any info ? Or is it just your wish ?
Dylan Nowak my wish and speaking to another content creator with a bit more info...2021 will see then use it a bit more!!
I’m sold. Just need to wait for the ASICS store to reopen :)
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I see on Strava you're at 400+km on them, how are they holding up? Getting ready to retire my asics glideride after 800km and looking for a new long-run shoe since they don't carry my size 12.5 US on the Canadian site anymore.
Yeah they’re great still. They’ve stayed at that distance for a while now but my goal is to get them over 300 miles before the end of the year. It’s tough with all the shoes to review but I’m trying to get some of my favourites up higher 👌 definitely worth every penny
The FOD Runner thanks appreciate it!
@@TheFODRunner First run in the Novablast today, they are epic!
They are aren’t they! Hopefully many more epic runs to come!
Thinking seriously about buying!!!
Don’t hesitate!
@@TheFODRunner just purchased the black on black ones!!!
Let me know how you get on with them!
@@TheFODRunner will do! Should be next week. My Rincons flattened out at 100 miles. So disappointed.
Yeah sadly they don’t last too long, which is such a shame!
Are you still running in them? I looked at your strava, and you got about 600k in them...if youre not using them, did the midsole stop doing its job? I am thinking about getting them as my next shoe, but since I can only afford to have 1 pair at a time, durability is really important to me
I’m using them casually but I want to use them a few more times running yes, plenty of life left in them, the midsole is holding up great!
@@TheFODRunner thank you very much for the reply ❤️ appreciate it!
I am currently on my second pair! My first pair was the Orange Creamsicle color way and my latest pair is The Techno Cyan Aqua & Orange SPS edition, speaking of, does anyone know what or why they put SPS? Because I don't see any difference in them. Love this shoe! Probably my personal Shoe of the Year choice for 2020.
Yeah it’s definitely up there for shoe of 2020 isn’t it! So glad you like them too! No idea what the SPS is 🤷♂️