daily trainerASICS
Novablast 5 TR
Trail version of the NOVABLAST 5 with the same bouncy FF BLAST PLUS cushioning and added trail grip for mixed terrain adventures.
$160MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- trail
- Use
- daily trainer
- Cushioning
- soft
- Weight
- 275g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 30/22mm
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
3mm lugsDoor to trailSmooth trailDaily trainingRecovery runsRoad
Our read
Editorial interpretation from the specs and what we know of this shoe — opinion, not lab-tested.
Ride
Soft, bouncy FF BLAST PLUS foam under a high stack gives a lively road-like ride, with a tall platform that feels somewhat tippy off-camber.
Fit
Standard width only with a typical ASICS trail upper; runs true to size with a moderately snug midfoot.
Best for
Runners wanting a cushioned door-to-trail shoe for smooth or lightly technical terrain.
Avoid if
You need aggressive grip, rock protection, or a stable base on technical descents.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.