Novablast 6
The ASICS Novablast 6 is a highly cushioned, neutral daily trainer with bouncy FF BLAST MAX foam aimed at logging comfortable everyday and longer-distance road miles.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Daily training
- Also good for
- Easy / recovery run, Long run, Tempo / threshold, Half marathon race, Marathon race
- Cushion
- high
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 215g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Stack
- not published
- Midsole
- FF BLAST MAX foam with FF TURBO SQUARED forefoot pod
- Outsole
- ASICSGRIP rubber
- Widths
- standard
The women's Novablast 6 continues ASICS' popular max-cushion, energetic daily trainer formula, pairing FF BLAST MAX foam with a FF TURBO SQUARED forefoot pod for softer landings and a lively toe-off. At around 215g with an 8mm drop and high cushioning, it targets 'Further' distance training rather than pure speed. ASICSGRIP forefoot rubber adds bite, and the platform handles easy runs through uptempo efforts. Independent testing on this generation is limited, so ride and durability characterization rests largely on manufacturer material.
Soft, bouncy, high-stack ride from FF BLAST MAX foam with an energetic forefoot pod, geared toward cushioned daily miles and longer runs rather than firm, ground-connected speed.
Standard-width women's fit; no independent fit data available, and wide options exist separately.
Neutral runners wanting a soft, well-cushioned daily trainer for easy runs, long runs and occasional uptempo efforts on road.
You want a firm, planted platform, stability features, or a lightweight race-day shoe.