I bought the Superblast very recently. Based on 3 runs (short 8k test, 15k tempo, 28k easy long run), it may be the best shoe I’ve ever bought for marathon training. Nothing compares to it
@@dwaynethomson9205 I actually got mine in the Asics store, but I see it looks like they are OOS everywhere, maybe due to the impending launch of the 2?
I'm really pleased with my novablast 4 for their versatility, my speed 3s are still faster. Asics are doing well at the moment but my view is that saucony are doing the best right now. You are spot on about Nike. I had the nimbus 23 and didn't really get on with it. It was almost energy sapping soft to start and after 300 miles the foam went rock hard, like running in breeze blocks!
I have about 30 miles in my NovaBlast 4. It took me about 20 miles to figure out the best way to run in them. It's like driving a car, finding that sweet spot in the gear box when shifting! I came in 3rd in my 60-69 age division in a 5K last Saturday. I plan on using them in my Half marathon in May. So, they can do it all! A great shoe to put in the miles. An all around fun and very comfy shoe! That trampoline affect in the forefoot transitions to an easy toe off is amazing! GREAT SHOE TO DO IT ALL!
I think that Gel Nimbus would be great for total newbies who are a little heavier. I think a lot of reviewers don't think about the people starting out. The guys and girls who just want to lose weight through a bit of running and have no designs on ever running 10ks or halfs or marathons. For those people comfort and cushioning will be everything.
True but i feel that the nimbus is overhyped and very expensive. I had an earlier version and wouldn't buy them again. Like everyone raved about the nb3 but it wasn't actually that great. I think newbies such as you mention would be better saving their cash and looking at the nb4, saucony ride 17 or new balance 1080.
I have run in cumulus 25, novablast 3, and superblast. Cumulus is the daily trainer of the past. Now it is vastly improved over Cumulus 21; the 25 about 1 oz lighter, 10mm more forefoot stack, and much more comfortable on long runs than the 21. But it feels like the old shoe. I agree that Novablast could be the future of daily trainers, although I think we will see more caregory blurring over the next few years. I did a 16 mile run today in Superblast, and just a great run. Excellent cushion and bounce. At 175 miles they feel very smooth, although they felt a bit slappy during the first 100 miles.
Big like from the 🇺🇸, Fordy. It's an excellent video, as always; I love your content. I would love to see a similar video around NB and Brooks. Thank you and keep up the great work.
I got the Nimbus 25, novablast 4, superblast and metaspeed sky plus. My favorite shoe hands down is novablast 4. So much so that I think I'm just gonna run strictly in the novablast. Even on race day or for full marathons this yr.
Nimbus 26 Recovery/Easy Novablast 4 Daily Superblast Long Run Magic Speed 3 Tempo/Interval Metaspeed Edge Paris 5-21k Race Metaspeed Sky Paris 42k Race Couldn’t be happier, best lineup ever.
I love my Superblasts and ran the LLHM in them recently. What a glorious shoe. Intrigued about the Novablast 4. I absolutely loved the Novablast 1s and still use them here and there despite them starting to fall apart and having well over 1000 kms in them. Very different in feel to the Novablast 3 which just don't feel as bouncy or fun as the 1's. Would be interested to know which the 4's were more similar to.
Nice, quick and striaght sum up, thank you! :) How about: Me, ran long time ago, comin back into running, had GT2000 for 15 years, right now a new Novablast 4 TR... want something a little more stable for "long runs" (for me long is like 10km+) with a little stability perhaps, because after the Wings for Life App run (16,8k) the inside of my feet were sore - which NEVER happened before. So maybe a new GT2000? I did an analysis and my feet are perfectly neutral, not a bis of pronation/supination (testetd with GT2000 12 and Cumulus 26). I am 90kg and my larger right foot is excactly EU 45,5. The GT 2000 v12 is stiff a brick! Unrunable! BUT: good thing: because of this i tried forefoot striking instead of heel striking my whole life :) Now: For the longer runs... If i have a Novablast 4 TR and a Superblast comming, would it make sense to go for something like a Nimbus 25/26? Especially If i struggle extremely to run slow. I naturally speed up to my own rhythm (or the one from a race pace long ago) until my pulse hits the ceiling. Because the GT2000 v12 is such a brick: GT 2000 v10 + v11 are comming to try them on. Superb price and free shiping + return from Asics Outlet in Austria. Cumulus 26: Forefoot feels like its resting on a gel pad, but which slopes down to all sides and i feel extremely slippery in the shoe! My foot feels like slipping on ice. I always struggle to cinch down the shoes to my low volume foot with very low instep (but everything else is normal and healthy, arches, toes, etc, despite tight climbing shoes) and also with the socks: I HATE all this thin, soft slippery stuff. Socks, Upper of the shoes etc. Yes the running socks made out of artificial material are supposed to guide moisture away from your feet, buth those alos make them slippery inside the shoe! And 20 year olf, white 100% cotton sports socks, yeah, but they get wet ;) How do you do this? I also tryed race lock of course, but that is just a better feeling initially. After 30-45min my feet feel like slipping inside the shoe. Any solution/advice on that too? :) Best regards, Phil
I loved the first two Novablasts. The third was just bloody boring. So still ok the fence about it. Having got the Endorphin Speed 4, don’t think I’ll bother. The Speeds are very special.
Have over 350 miles in both my nimbus 25's and superblasts now. Was looking for another pair of superblasts last night but no stock anywhere in my size. Thought I'd try the novablast 4 after all the great reviews and bagged a pair for £105! Got to love a bargain and will see what the reviews are later in the year for the SB2. Let's hope they don't do a prime x2 and balls it up 😂
I have about 140 miles on the Superblast and, honestly, I think the differences between that shoe and my Novablast 3's is marginal. It's a good shoe but I expected more bounce and responsiveness. In hindsight, I'd get the Novablast 4. Part of me wants to try the Evoride Speed 2 though; nobody has mentioned that shoe in the conversation about Rebel v4, Mach 6, etc.
If you can only buy one shoe and want to maximise your running experience regardless of your pace, weight or foot strike then go for Superblast. Costs a bit more but still not that expensive compared to many (most) other hobbies and what their gear costs. Sadly it’s not available very well, but hopefully Superblast 2 will fix the availability issue.
How is your experience with it? I am also thinking of getting a pair, but confused with various options. I mainly need it for daily running with high durability. I have metaspeed sky for race day
@sandiprai6207 They are heavy but comfortable I use them for easy and recovery runs. They seem narrow in the toe box and I ordered a 2E. I'd recommend the Saucony Triumph 20. The Triumph 20 is a more versatile than the Asics.
Why is there so much bulk in the Novablast 4 around the heel, reviews say it gets in the way of the run. I could see it been beneficial for heel strikers but your not meant to heel strike for so many reasons like losing momentum and increasing energy use, your meant to strike on the ball of your foot which is a natural spring board. The tri noosa range is the most exciting Asics range with the Novablast range but I don’t like the look of the Novablast 4 because of the unneeded bulk around the heel
How do you break peoples devotion to the Kayano line- would you get them into a nimbus, novablast or even the triumph? Seems everyone who visits a running shoe clinics treadmill comes back in them
They are amazing! Still feel great after 188 miles, but I think I can get over 400 miles being honest, the heel is getting a little loose but it’s still fine to run
I bought the Superblast very recently. Based on 3 runs (short 8k test, 15k tempo, 28k easy long run), it may be the best shoe I’ve ever bought for marathon training. Nothing compares to it
Shhh! Your supposed to tell everyone its terrible so the rest of us can get some! 😉😉
Where did you find it? I've been looking since January - my size is sold out
@@dwaynethomson9205 I actually got mine in the Asics store, but I see it looks like they are OOS everywhere, maybe due to the impending launch of the 2?
I'm really pleased with my novablast 4 for their versatility, my speed 3s are still faster. Asics are doing well at the moment but my view is that saucony are doing the best right now. You are spot on about Nike. I had the nimbus 23 and didn't really get on with it. It was almost energy sapping soft to start and after 300 miles the foam went rock hard, like running in breeze blocks!
I agree with everything you said. I had the same experience with these shoes.
I have about 30 miles in my NovaBlast 4. It took me about 20 miles to figure out the best way to run in them. It's like driving a car, finding that sweet spot in the gear box when shifting! I came in 3rd in my 60-69 age division in a 5K last Saturday. I plan on using them in my Half marathon in May. So, they can do it all! A great shoe to put in the miles. An all around fun and very comfy shoe! That trampoline affect in the forefoot transitions to an easy toe off is amazing! GREAT SHOE TO DO IT ALL!
I think that Gel Nimbus would be great for total newbies who are a little heavier.
I think a lot of reviewers don't think about the people starting out. The guys and girls who just want to lose weight through a bit of running and have no designs on ever running 10ks or halfs or marathons. For those people comfort and cushioning will be everything.
True but i feel that the nimbus is overhyped and very expensive. I had an earlier version and wouldn't buy them again. Like everyone raved about the nb3 but it wasn't actually that great. I think newbies such as you mention would be better saving their cash and looking at the nb4, saucony ride 17 or new balance 1080.
As a heavier runner (100kg) I hate the Numbus the midsole is too soft and the upper too stretchy.
@@Fozzee.1970I’m interested in what shoe you prefer as I’m a bigger guy and found the same. Thank you in advance for your opinion.
Superblast/Magic Speed 3/Edge Paris for me.
I have run in cumulus 25, novablast 3, and superblast. Cumulus is the daily trainer of the past. Now it is vastly improved over Cumulus 21; the 25 about 1 oz lighter, 10mm more forefoot stack, and much more comfortable on long runs than the 21. But it feels like the old shoe. I agree that Novablast could be the future of daily trainers, although I think we will see more caregory blurring over the next few years. I did a 16 mile run today in Superblast, and just a great run. Excellent cushion and bounce. At 175 miles they feel very smooth, although they felt a bit slappy during the first 100 miles.
I have just bought the Gel Kayano 30 and they have just got me through my first marathon in Manchester they were great
Good afternoon. Interesting comparison. For my 65kgs, I prefer the Asics noosa tri 15. Like to Fordy. A nice weekend for everyone.
Big like from the 🇺🇸, Fordy. It's an excellent video, as always; I love your content. I would love to see a similar video around NB and Brooks. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Thank you!!
I got the Nimbus 25, novablast 4, superblast and metaspeed sky plus. My favorite shoe hands down is novablast 4. So much so that I think I'm just gonna run strictly in the novablast. Even on race day or for full marathons this yr.
Nimbus 26 Recovery/Easy
Novablast 4 Daily
Superblast Long Run
Magic Speed 3 Tempo/Interval
Metaspeed Edge Paris 5-21k Race
Metaspeed Sky Paris 42k Race
Couldn’t be happier, best lineup ever.
Do you own all of them?! 😃
@@jamieives7277 I do. I would swap Magic Speed 3 with Noosa Tri 15. Evoride Speed 2 with Novablast 4. Nimbus 26 sometimes with Cumulus 25/26.
I need a better job lol ££££
@@jamieives7277 I spend mine on shoes instead of going out, not going on holidays and no car expenses.
I love my Superblasts and ran the LLHM in them recently. What a glorious shoe. Intrigued about the Novablast 4. I absolutely loved the Novablast 1s and still use them here and there despite them starting to fall apart and having well over 1000 kms in them. Very different in feel to the Novablast 3 which just don't feel as bouncy or fun as the 1's. Would be interested to know which the 4's were more similar to.
I think when my boston 12s retire the novablast 4 will do me fine ....Good video mate thanks
Nice, quick and striaght sum up, thank you! :)
How about: Me, ran long time ago, comin back into running, had GT2000 for 15 years, right now a new Novablast 4 TR... want something a little more stable for "long runs" (for me long is like 10km+) with a little stability perhaps, because after the Wings for Life App run (16,8k) the inside of my feet were sore - which NEVER happened before.
So maybe a new GT2000? I did an analysis and my feet are perfectly neutral, not a bis of pronation/supination (testetd with GT2000 12 and Cumulus 26).
I am 90kg and my larger right foot is excactly EU 45,5.
The GT 2000 v12 is stiff a brick! Unrunable! BUT: good thing: because of this i tried forefoot striking instead of heel striking my whole life :)
Now: For the longer runs... If i have a Novablast 4 TR and a Superblast comming, would it make sense to go for something like a Nimbus 25/26? Especially If i struggle extremely to run slow. I naturally speed up to my own rhythm (or the one from a race pace long ago) until my pulse hits the ceiling.
Because the GT2000 v12 is such a brick: GT 2000 v10 + v11 are comming to try them on. Superb price and free shiping + return from Asics Outlet in Austria.
Cumulus 26: Forefoot feels like its resting on a gel pad, but which slopes down to all sides and i feel extremely slippery in the shoe! My foot feels like slipping on ice.
I always struggle to cinch down the shoes to my low volume foot with very low instep (but everything else is normal and healthy, arches, toes, etc, despite tight climbing shoes) and also with the socks: I HATE all this thin, soft slippery stuff. Socks, Upper of the shoes etc. Yes the running socks made out of artificial material are supposed to guide moisture away from your feet, buth those alos make them slippery inside the shoe! And 20 year olf, white 100% cotton sports socks, yeah, but they get wet ;)
How do you do this? I also tryed race lock of course, but that is just a better feeling initially. After 30-45min my feet feel like slipping inside the shoe.
Any solution/advice on that too? :)
Best regards, Phil
I loved the first two Novablasts. The third was just bloody boring. So still ok the fence about it. Having got the Endorphin Speed 4, don’t think I’ll bother. The Speeds are very special.
The 4 is better thsn the 3. It's versatile but doesn't have the top end speed. It's a great daily trainer and you can pick up the pace when needed.
Have over 350 miles in both my nimbus 25's and superblasts now. Was looking for another pair of superblasts last night but no stock anywhere in my size.
Thought I'd try the novablast 4 after all the great reviews and bagged a pair for £105! Got to love a bargain and will see what the reviews are later in the year for the SB2. Let's hope they don't do a prime x2 and balls it up 😂
Love a bargain
Any idea if Hoka are planning on Clifton 10?
I have about 140 miles on the Superblast and, honestly, I think the differences between that shoe and my Novablast 3's is marginal. It's a good shoe but I expected more bounce and responsiveness. In hindsight, I'd get the Novablast 4.
Part of me wants to try the Evoride Speed 2 though; nobody has mentioned that shoe in the conversation about Rebel v4, Mach 6, etc.
Try it
my choice is the noosa... :)
If you can only buy one shoe and want to maximise your running experience regardless of your pace, weight or foot strike then go for Superblast. Costs a bit more but still not that expensive compared to many (most) other hobbies and what their gear costs. Sadly it’s not available very well, but hopefully Superblast 2 will fix the availability issue.
100%
Best one is SuperBlast especially for long runs but I like Cumulus 26 as a daily trainer. Novablast 4 has become a bit too plush and soft for me.
I picked up the Nimbus 25 on discount.
How is your experience with it? I am also thinking of getting a pair, but confused with various options. I mainly need it for daily running with high durability. I have metaspeed sky for race day
@sandiprai6207 They are heavy but comfortable I use them for easy and recovery runs. They seem narrow in the toe box and I ordered a 2E. I'd recommend the Saucony Triumph 20. The Triumph 20 is a more versatile than the Asics.
Hmmm honestly I think the new novablast is a major disappointment. Prefer the Rebel V4 in that category… however… the superblast… WOW
Why is there so much bulk in the Novablast 4 around the heel, reviews say it gets in the way of the run. I could see it been beneficial for heel strikers but your not meant to heel strike for so many reasons like losing momentum and increasing energy use, your meant to strike on the ball of your foot which is a natural spring board. The tri noosa range is the most exciting Asics range with the Novablast range but I don’t like the look of the Novablast 4 because of the unneeded bulk around the heel
Cumulus/Novablast&Mach5/Superblast for me.
Awesome
How do you break peoples devotion to the Kayano line- would you get them into a nimbus, novablast or even the triumph? Seems everyone who visits a running shoe clinics treadmill comes back in them
Is the Novablast good for walking around? I just got a second pair of the gel nimbus 25"s that I use mainly for that purpose.
Do a comparison New Balance shoes.
the cumulus 26 doesn't get enough shine, the best daily trainer of the year. idk who the heck would wonna buy a max cushioned shoe
Agree Asics are putting out some great shoes right now, Nike need to up their game.
Nice, durability for Novablast 4??
They are amazing! Still feel great after 188 miles, but I think I can get over 400 miles being honest, the heel is getting a little loose but it’s still fine to run
Nimbus / Superblast / Sky Paris = rotation win.
New balance please!
I want to get the novablast but it is so much uglier than the cumulus
It’s not a looker
@@FordyRuns cumulus black/white looks great and is light to boot.
Superblast and metaspeed sky / edge are enough for every amateur