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.
- 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
- not published
- 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, but no independent lab or reviewer data is available here to confirm stack heights, 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.