Novablast 6
The ASICS Novablast 6 is a high-cushion neutral road trainer built on energetic FF BLAST MAX foam with a FF TURBO SQUARED forefoot pod, aimed at bouncy daily mileage.
Pick for Daily in the ASICS road lineup
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run, Long run, Tempo / threshold
- Cushion
- high
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 257g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- 41.5/33.5mm
- Midsole
- FF BLAST MAX foam with FF TURBO SQUARED trampoline pod
- Outsole
- ASICSGRIP outsole rubber
- Upper
- Engineered woven upper
- Widths
- standard
The Novablast 6 continues the line's identity as a soft, springy neutral daily trainer for road running, with an 8mm drop and lightweight woven upper. Manufacturer positioning targets longer, energized training runs on a 41.5/33.5mm stack, but no independent lab or reviewer data is available to confirm real-world stability or durability.
Marketed as a cloud-like soft yet responsive ride with amplified forefoot bounce from the trampoline pod. Firmness and stability claims are manufacturer-based and unverified by third parties.
Engineered woven upper with tongue wing construction is claimed to give a secure, breathable midfoot lockdown; a wide width is offered in the men's model. Independent fit feedback is not available.
Neutral or underpronating road runners who want a soft, bouncy, cushioned shoe for easy and longer daily training runs.
You need trail traction, a stable/support platform, or firm, ground-close responsiveness for fast racing.