The Nimbus is Asics tried and true shoe for those (runners) who will also use them for everyday walking uses. The Novablast are for just running who want a little more giddy up as a daily trainer with cushion.
Can’t relate, I use my Novablast 5 for easy runs, they are way too soft for me to pick up the pace like I can in the Superblast. I can see a lighter runner preferring them or a slower runner.
That's definitely true for me I think I'm not heavy enough to make the sb2 work at all; novablast work way better for me. Sb2 feel like total bricks...not heavy just hard as a rock and give me nothing back from them.
@@Lachlan_McDougalldefinitely going to give them a few more runs before I form an opinion, sitting at about 185-190 and the Superblast is perfect for me after about 40-50 miles of break in
I took my new NB 5s for their first outing this evening and really enjoyed them. Marathon pace and slightly quicker and they were very enjoyable to run in. I’m impressed!
Cant say I see the point of the Nimbus. It seems like it would only appeal to a beginner wanting a lot of cushioning and thinking the more cushioning the better (it also looks nice). To be honest, I am waiting for the Novablast vs Ride 18 comparison
Nick; 'I dont think either produces a very lively ride..' I suppose everything is relative but having run in the NB5 I think maybe I must have been running in a different shoe! Feels really springey and propulsive to me. Though I do weigh 13st so maybe heavier runners feel that more?!
I really wish asics would make a wide in the nova blast. It's very frustrating having a wide foot. There's just such a limited variety in models and especially colours!! And race shoes you can basically forget it.
Novablast 5 = nimbus lite is what I took from this. I'm considering another pair of 4s if I can get them, failing that saucony rides for easy/daily runs. For me I'm disappointed in the 5 as i really liked the 4s.
The Nimbus is Asics tried and true shoe for those (runners) who will also use them for everyday walking uses. The Novablast are for just running who want a little more giddy up as a daily trainer with cushion.
Took my nova blast 5 out for my first run today and I gotta be honest I like them better than the super blast 2
Wow, big statement
Can’t relate, I use my Novablast 5 for easy runs, they are way too soft for me to pick up the pace like I can in the Superblast. I can see a lighter runner preferring them or a slower runner.
That's definitely true for me I think I'm not heavy enough to make the sb2 work at all; novablast work way better for me. Sb2 feel like total bricks...not heavy just hard as a rock and give me nothing back from them.
My novablast 5’s felt amazing on the first run. Feel more normal now though so give it a few runs haha
@@Lachlan_McDougalldefinitely going to give them a few more runs before I form an opinion, sitting at about 185-190 and the Superblast is perfect for me after about 40-50 miles of break in
I took my new NB 5s for their first outing this evening and really enjoyed them. Marathon pace and slightly quicker and they were very enjoyable to run in. I’m impressed!
Cant say I see the point of the Nimbus. It seems like it would only appeal to a beginner wanting a lot of cushioning and thinking the more cushioning the better (it also looks nice).
To be honest, I am waiting for the Novablast vs Ride 18 comparison
Nick; 'I dont think either produces a very lively ride..' I suppose everything is relative but having run in the NB5 I think maybe I must have been running in a different shoe! Feels really springey and propulsive to me. Though I do weigh 13st so maybe heavier runners feel that more?!
you can get the 26 on sale now for a lot cheaper
I really wish asics would make a wide in the nova blast. It's very frustrating having a wide foot. There's just such a limited variety in models and especially colours!! And race shoes you can basically forget it.
Novablast 5 = nimbus lite is what I took from this. I'm considering another pair of 4s if I can get them, failing that saucony rides for easy/daily runs. For me I'm disappointed in the 5 as i really liked the 4s.
I love my 4´s
Seems to me Asics positions the Nimbus for the 40-50+ demographic and Novablast for the 20-30 somethings
My mum's in her 60s and loves the Nimbus 25. Got her two pairs
I have both and I am 38