ASICS Novablast 3 Regresses in 3 Key Nova 1 Categories, holds strong in perhaps the most important
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 พ.ย. 2022
- 👉 ASICS NOVABLAST LINE UP, MEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• ASICS NOVABLAST WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
👉THANK YOU for picking up your running shoes from the "DeMoor Global Running Store". You are supporting this channel's video creation by using the Running Warehouse links below. I earn a small commission through your running shoe purchases, which helps me create these daily running vlogs for you.
••• RUNNING WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SHOES, GREAT DEALS ON RUNNING SHOES:
👉 MEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
👉 WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/runn...
🔹 My favorite ROAD RUNNING SHOES right now:
🔹 Saucony Endorphin Pro 3: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• WOMEN’S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
🔹NIKE Next% 2: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• WOMEN’S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
🔹 NEW BALANCE Fresh Foam X MORE v4 (LIMITED AVAILABILITY): www.runningwarehouse.com/New_...
• WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/New_...
🔹ASICS GlideRide 3: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• Women's: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
🔹 HOKA MACH 5: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• Women's: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
🔹 SAUCONY KINVARA 13: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
🔹 SAUCONY ENDORPHIN SPEED 3 ($159): www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• Women's: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
👉 NIKE PEGASUS 39: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
👉 NEW BALANCE TEMPO V2: www.runningwarehouse.com/New_...
• WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/New_...
👉 New Balance 1080 v12: mwww.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
👉 NIKE ZOOMX INVINCIBLE RUN FLYKNIT ($180): www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• WOMEN'S: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
👉 NEW BALANCE FUELCELL REBEL V2 ($129): www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
• Women's: www.runningwarehouse.com/catp...
••• RECENT RUNNING SHOE FULL REVIEWS•••
👉 NB FF More v3: • NEW BALANCE FRESH FOAM...
👉 Hoka Mach 5: • Hoka Mach 5 Full Revie...
👉 Saucony Kinvara 13: • Saucony Kinvara 13 Ful...
👉 ASICS Noosa Tri 14: • ASICS Noosa Tri 14 sco...
👉 Saucony Endorphin Speed 3: • Saucony Endorphin Spee...
👉Saucony Endorphin Pro 3: • Saucony Endorphin Pro ...
👉NB Tempo v2: • New Balance Fresh Foam...
🚀 Join this channel to get access to perks:
/ @sethjamesdemoor
🔹 How to Join the DGR Discord Server:
1. Become a member of the channel (click "Join" on the homepage of the channel)
2. Make sure your TH-cam account and Discord account are the same email.
3. In Discord Select User Settings
4. Select connections
5. Select Add
6. Select TH-cam and log in with the same email used for DGR membership.
🔹 DGR Website: www.demoorglobalrunning.com
🔹 Seth's Running/Filming Gear: www.demoorglobalrunning.com/gear
🔹 Next Races:
?
🔹 Music licensed from Artlist and Epidemic Sounds
🔹 Let's connect:
• My personal Strava account: / strava
• "DeMoor Global Running" group on Strava: / strava
• Twitter: / sethjamesdemoor
• Instagram: / sethjamesdemoor
• Facebook Page: / sethjamesdemoor
• Facebook Group: / demoorglobalrunning
• Email updates: eepurl.com/dH-K05
• Mailing Address:
Seth James DeMoor
PO BOX 1972
Englewood, CO 80150
USA
Seek Beauty
Work Hard &
Love Each Other - กีฬา
This is very interesting to read the comments. My girlfriend (a 2:48 marathoner) has had all 3 versions on the Novablast and she said she prefers the 3, BY FAR.
She says “it feels snappy, like I could actually do a tempo run in them; I don’t feel fast in the other 2. I wouldn’t do a workout in them, but a tempo run or a pick up inside a long run, for sure! And I prefer the fit of the 3 as well, they’re more comfortable than the other ones.. and bouncier.”
For reference, she also loves: Puma Deviate Nitro Elite, Asics Magic Speed 1, ON Cloud Monster and she DID NOT like the Puma XX Nitro (comfy for standing but felt like it was “slappy”when running), Hoka Clifton, Rincon, Carbon X, Torrent, (all Hokas, she said lol) and ON Cloud Flow
Hope that helps!
Novablast 3 TR is the way to go, get yourself a little more grip on that outsole. Perfect for roads and smooth trails, plus the added grip will be beneficial for winter running.
Man, then I can't imagine the bounce in former versions. I bought V3 to replace SL20.2 as a daily trainer and I am blown away.
Nova3 is definitely softer than the SL20 line, V1 was just so special with the decoupled groove.
Seth is noooot a fan of Asics, and it shows. The Nova3 is one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever put on. It does everything. This is also the first shoe that I didn't do a runners knot, and still no slippage! Energy return for a daily trainer is amazing. Speedwork is amazing. Weight went down, and I have had all three Nova's. This is by far the best version. It should be on that special 8 ranking
GOOD seeing you back doing shoe reviews Seth 😇🙏💪
I'm blown away by the energy of the 3's. But I should note that I've been exclusively running in max cushion shoes in the past
I personally have preferred the novablast 3 over the 2's hands down. The new foam is significantly more bouncy and I feel like I can settle in and tick off the miles. I felt like the 2's were quite a bit more firm. I got 450 miles in the 2's. I actually felt like after 20 miles the 3's got better. I'm at around 120 now and still loving them
I’ve really been enjoying my 3’s also. I got them after Kofuzi recommended them as his shoe of the year
@@december25guy yeah and I tend to agree with the hype
Seth is a smaller framed runner which would explain the lack of bounce in the 3 compared to the 1 or 2. Heavier runners have the ability to take advantage of the new forefoot decoupled groove in the 3s.
Do you recommend the nova 3 for long runs like 9-12 miles? Planning on getting a high weekly mileage over the summer as a cross country runner and I can’t decide between these or the Hoka Clifton 9s
@@lolanobiting8238 absolutely! Wouldn't hesitate to take these things long. Retired my 3's finally at 650 miles. Fantastic shoe
Novablast 3 is an upgrade over the 2
I just ran my first marathon in the Nova 3 TR and I really like them! As a huge fan of the Nova 1 (just bought one of the last pairs before Nova 3's launch), they are different and feel less springy and firmer for sure, but they feel more stable. TR is perfect for winter road running/forest. Love them both!
The Novablast V1 is the best of the three to me by a long shot!
Giving a shoe a bad price score if it was significantly more expensive compared to other direct competitor shoes, I get. But the NovaBlast 3 seems priced decently given other shoes it lines up with. Just think if inflation on running shoes matched everything else.... That's the problem with these arbitrary scoring systems, too much bias even if it's unconscious.
Focus on the qualitative aspects, and limit the quantitative to things that can actually be measured, and measured appropriately. Durometer scores without taking load into account is kinda pointless. A 135lb runner is going to have a completely different "feeling" of how soft and cushioned a mid-sole is over a 200lb runner in the same shoe.
I had this shoe for a few weeks and this was my experience in a nutshell!
-Looks are AMAZING
-Upper is great
-Midsole is bouncy but not mushy
-Novablast 3 is way more stable than the 1 or 2
-I returned it because to me at slower paces and walking it is kinda slappy sounding. Your heel hits and then the forefoot slaps down and is kinda noisy. If it wasn’t for that I do think it’s a great option.
-Also at $140 it’s priced below probably 70% of other shoes on the market. To me that’s a bonus.
Side note couldn’t be happier for you Seth that your back in action with your reviews doing what you love which is getting out there and running! Thanks for sticking with it through the injury and can’t wait for more of these! 😊
Great insights
other TH-camRS are using the term TRAMPOLINE EFFECT. you was the FIRST TO SAY IT. Congratulations!!!
Unfortunately the price increases are inevitable. At our running shoe store we changed literally every single price tag either this year or last year if I remember correctly. Every shoe we carry increased its price from the carbon plated racers, to the performance trainers, all the way down to the bread and bread and butter shoes like the Brooks Ghost and Saucony Ride. The only exception is the More v4 (which came down in price) but that's primarily because they didn't have nearly the success they wanted compared to the Hoka Bondi, so they're eating a bit of a loss on that and hoping it becomes more competitive. I 100% expect it to jump straight back up within a year or two.
Regarding scores, personally I think if I shoe goes up considerably then maybe I'd ding the score, but every other shoe went up $5-10 with it so it's not really like Asics just decided their shoe is better than the competition and they want more money for it. Not sure, but perhaps it would be interesting to score pricetags by how they stack up to other shoes in its current category, rather than to older shoes.
I'll add this because I'm already seeing a couple of weirdly emotional comments in here with people actually seeming offended at this shoe score: It's a shoe. If you like it then buy it, you don't need every reviewer to agree with you. If you're looking for a good review to validate your opinion, other people reviewed this shoe and gave it good scores.
I disagree with the review ≠ reviewer is bad at reviewing
And before anyone says I'm just being defensive, I also disagree with the review. I'd probably change the price tag score, the upper score, the midsole score, and the outsole score. Doesn't change the point though.
We are talking about 10 bucks...cmon people.
Great intel, thanks for sharing!
We had to do this same thing at my running store. It started with a 10 dollar increase on all hoka models(clifton, bondi, etc)last summer and slowely every other brand has followed. 140 in basically the standard price for a daily trainer now😬
Hoka mach/clifton, saucony ride, novablast, brooks ghost are all $140
Name 1 thing who’s price HASN’T jumped up in the last 18 months.
I’m pretty surprised. I hated the novablast 2 felt like I was running in sand but I’m absolutely in love with the 3. The cushion and spring are great for me . But I guess that’s why there are so many options.
Novablast 3 for the win! Best shoe I have ever run in, no complaints at all!
I'm a bit late to a bunch of the recent uploads but I'm soooo happy the shoe reviews are back and I don't even need any shoes 😅😅😬😬
I've been waiting for this review because I love your honest and detailed feedback. I was so excited for the 3s and bought them at launch, but I returned them because I just didn't feel the same level of bounce and fun that the 2's had. I also felt like the 3's ran a little big. The 2's are on sale now for like $70 from Asics. I'm stocking up.
I completely agree with the thoughts on durability. I have about 40 in my pair and the midsole compression and creasing is really concerning.
Enjoying the shoe overall but I think companies really need to return focus to durability.
Happy Sunday!!!
Let's go DGR!! Butter that Bread!
for me the best still seems to be the 1st one... with less stability, but a very surprising and amazing feeling
interesting review. 🤔 I still have 2 pairs of novablast 1 (treadmill use only) & currently using 2 pairs of novablast 2 - both versions loved and in use regularly. the 2 version fixed a bit the stability issue from the 1 & the reduction of the drop helped tremendously, so with those changes I was thinking about getting the 3 for new year's training given all the praise around YT, but your review makes me consider it, specially since the novablast 2 is on sale & my curiosity on the Saucony Tempus ....
Love you, love the channel, glad to see you running again! Your lowest score was on price point but your alternatives were $20 more. Endorphine Speed 3 is $30 more and Nike Invincible is $40 more. This makes it hard for me to criticize price point. I got over 500 miles in the Novablast 1, still running in the 2 & 3.
had the same thoughts, Jeremy. I may be one of the few, but I'm using my NB3 for long runs 10-20 miles and it's hard for me to have any complaints. I have 100+ miles in my first pair, and already grabbed another. $140 was doable for me, although $130 is where it should be realistically, but we don't have control.
Have the 2, the 3 and the 3 TR! I love them all. 3 feels more bouncy but I have to remind myself I’ve run more miles in the 2 and that felt bouncy initially. I find ASICS generally too narrow for me yet this model fits like a dream. I have also had no issues with stability or picking up the pace in either.
I have the 3’s, and I’m very interested in the 3TR. does the 3TR feel that much heavier? Overall does the 3TR feel like the 3?
@@december25guy hi there. It feels the same to me yes, just be mindful the tread isn’t overly Agressive. I bought it for the added security on wet leaves, changing season usuals and very light trails, hard packed country park kind of terrain.
Hope that helps
@@december25guy Ryan C, just last week i have held the 3 and 3TR in my left and right hand respectively and A-B compared in the store, cldnt feel any difference. Neither could my wife differentiate between the 2 *reliably*. My wife isn't a runner and she was "double blinded" during the comparison, ie she didnt know what she was holding and couldnt tell which is heavier.
Technically/mathematically, it is a 9% difference in weight. Have seen some folks saying there is a weight difference during their runs though, but i highly suspect it is a biased feeling.....you know how these things can be skewed psychologically sometimes. Of course, YMMV.
@@december25guy Ryan C, I just bought the 3TR yesterday, the US$120 price coz of BFCM did it for me. Interestingly, the endorphin speed 3 did not even got discounted much, even though it is probably a slightly better shoe.
I have the Novablast 2 and I love them. They are so smooth to run. I am thinking of buying the Novablast 3 but I am hesitant. I have read the outsole is horrible when it rains. Seth, have you run in them when it was wet? Thanks for your amazing reviews. I bought the NB 2 because of you.
I moved over to the Novablast 1 from New Balance 1080 for my daily trainer when they launched. I logged only 544km before I started getting knee pain and I replaced them for the Novablast 2. I covered 680km so far in one pair and 300km in a second pair. I’m still running in both pairs and I added the Novablast 3 recently, so far I’ve run 90km in them. They fit really well and feel secure on corners but they do not have the energy return and fun bounce of the two former models. I’m a bit disappointed.
I think ASICS has quality control issues with the NB3 line. I bought a pair the day they were released and the first pair I received had nowhere near the bounce of the NB2 but still had a significant bounce to them. Unfortunately the energy return on the left shoe seemed to direct all the energy directly into my left big toe so I returned the pair. The next pair I received did not have the same issue with distribution of energy return but had nowhere near the bounce of the previous pair even though they were supposed to be the exact same shoe. Definitely quality control issues and probably why the opinions on the NB3 are so divided. People are having completely different experiences in the shoes because they literally are not the same shoes for each individual!
Take a shot everytime he says decoupled groove
hello! happy sunday!
Just ran in the Novablast 3 TR. Could be the perfect hybrid shoe: big enough stack for protection from rocks, etc., but still light and agile enough for the streets. (My only concern is the toe cap.) The feel and rocker reminds of my first go in the Speedgoat 4, except the Novablast feels lighter and springier.
I didn’t have either of the Novablast 1’s or 2’s, but I’m loving my Novablast 3’s! I would agree that the outsole isn’t the greatest and that there is some creasing in the midsole, but I would say the upper is one of the most comfortable I’ve worn, the grip has gotten better after 50 miles and the cushioning still feels soft and responsive for me. We’ll see after 300+ where it’s at. Not sure $140 is too bad considering inflation and compared to other similar shoes.
Greatest review. It make me want to buy Novablast 3.
If my feet are 26cm, do in need to buy 26cm or 26.5cm Novablast 3?
I wear 26.5cm Rebel V3.
I've logged over 2500 miles in 7 pairs of Novablast. I'm a heavier runner and used them on trails and road, from regular miles, faster paces, and even some races, including ultras. I like the lineup because of their longevity and the energy return - I find them both comfortable as well as enjoyable to run in. The 1 was my favorite due to the bounce, but I got 500 miles out of my first pair of 2's. I have a pair of 3's but haven't used them much yet. I am wary of the new line up for I think sometimes shaving a few grams of weight often is a detriment overall. As far as the price point, I think it's going to be a little unfair to start dinging shoe scores because of price increases. Sure, it would be great to get good shoes for $50, but with the increased prices in everything, it's just unrealistic to think that shoe prices are going to stay flat. Now, if the 3's ended up not holding up, a ding might be fair, but the 1's and 2's were a exceptional value considering how long they hold up.
Totally agreed. I had the 2 and it is 500km for me and still going strong. Outsole looks ridiculously good for my pronation.
I feel the same - Novablast 1 seems to be most bouncy. I still use it ~500miles
Good morning, DGR!
I’ve been waiting specifically for this review from Seth. To this point every recommendation has been spot on for me and my three teen runners. (Novablast 1, Mach 4, Endorphin Speed 1 and 2, ASICS Noosa Tri) have served us well the last 2+ years.
The Novablast 2 didn’t work for me, they felt sluggish and I got calf strains after long runs in these shoes that complete disappeared just by going back to Endorphin Speeds.
I’m disappointed they didn’t learn from the feedback from runners and head back towards the V1. I loved both the longevity and bounce.
Speed 3s next? Might be.
I've got both of them and I've run in both Novablast 2 & 3 this week. I prefer the Novablast 3. I tend to hit mid-foot on my right foot and closer to my heel on my left foot. The Novablast 2 punished me for that sloppy form by making that forefoot slap. The Novablast 3 has a bit of a heel bevel that smooths out my footstrike. I do agree the Novablast 2 is a bit bouncier and that it invites a faster pace. But, the Novablast 3 still allows you to speed up and lets you cruise very comfortably at a steasy effort. As for durability, I've already got 200 miles on my Novablast 3's. And I weigh 210lbs. There is creasing in the foam but there's no sign at all that it's losing resilience or flattening out. I would be very surprised if I didn't get 400+ miles out of it. But, I'll put a note in my calendar to send you pictures in a month or so.
Novablast 3 Best running shoe ever!!!
Love it that you are honest and critical in this review! Lot of shoe reviews out there are basically advertisements. And companies shoes be accountable for what they make and we see shoes getting 1) more expensive, and 2) less durable. 😕
I like the 2 better so far after 25 miles/40K. I have to say the 3 is growing on me with each run though. I do notice the 3 is a wider fit for me, so I need to opt for a thicker sock, which did the trick.
I have the Novablast 1 and 3, and I got to say, I like the Novablast 1 better. Not that the Novablast 3 isn't good, but it didn't have that "wow" feeling that I had when I first tried on the Novablast 1. Sure the Novablast 3 is lighter, but there is something about that cushion and bounciness from the first version that you can't beat.
Do you prefer the Cumulus 24 to the Novablast 3 as a daily trainer?
QOD: made a video comparing all 3. 2 didn’t have a 5th gear for me. V1 had more push and propulsion- I felt the drop. V3 has a great bounce on the forefoot at threshold paces but was just a shoe at other paces. V2 for easy day/recovery. V1 steasy. V2 for uptempo. V3 for threshold. V1 for 5k (feel the forefoot more)
Still trying to figure out if I should get it or not lady in store kind of trashed the shoe
QD: I just recently bought the Novablast 3. Before this I had the Novablast 1. The 3 has a much better lockdown. The upper feels much more comfortable. In the first generation, I even got blisters on the top edge of the tongue if I ran over 10k. Now that problem is gone. The overall comfort and energy return is pretty similar, though.
Can someone please answer this question. Is it okay, to change the insole of a new running shoe to the insole of a previous running shoe? Or does that actually just contradict the new technology for the new shoe?
Wanted to like this shoe, have over 400 miles in noosa13's and fell in love with them. Suppose I like the firmer ride but also as a midfoot/forefoot striker the novablast 3 just didn't feel right after my 1st run. The Noosa just rolls better mid to forefoot. Unfortunately, sending mine back. Noosa14 or glideride3 or Saucony speedroll tech is what I like.
With my novablast 2 i got it to 1100km around 680mi and then i felt i need to stop it because i wasn’t comfortable wearing it that much.
I am going with the three but I do like the 2 more for a recovery run.
good to hear your insights!
Oddly enough, I picked up the Nike Pegasus 39 over the Novablast 3, which was hard for me because I loved the Novablast 1&2, and haven’t been a fan of the Pegasus since the 35/36 models, but Nike brought the Peg back. There’s still improvement, but it’s such a versatile shoe. The Pegs are lower stack than the Novablast, but the air zoom units make it feel like it has more cushion, which is nice. Plus I picked the Pegs up on sale, with an additional discount code from Nike for $64.
Gonna check back in later because this comment section about to be lit😂
I personally love the triumph 20. Be curious to see your comparison of them
Everyone else seems to like the Novablast 3 a lot. I bought my daughter a pair and she loves them... I tried them myself at the store and was impressed -- I'll probably get them after a few hundred more kilometers on my Mach 5s.
Took you long enough for this review seth... 😁
Been waiting for it. The ride is totally different with the two, you are right, not as bouncy as.
Ill keep the two and skip the 3.
I liked the NB2 and love the NB3, which for me is lighter and smoother than the 2. I'm looking forward to replacing my Endorphin Speed 2s with Endo Speed 3s and having the perfect 2-shoe rotation. I had high hopes for the Tempus, but it was too directive for me and didn't agree with what my feet and ankles wanted to do--I had to return them after 160 miles--thank goodness for Running Warehouse's 90-day return policy. 😄
How do these compare to the Noosa Tri 13 or 14?
I'm approaching 250km in my 3s and I have to agree with you Seth. While the 3s look cooler (in my opinion) they're a step down from the 2s in some categories; most notably the lack of bounce and the rubber is slippery on wet pavement. I loved the 2s and still enjoy running in the 3s, that said, I felt like the 2s felt more more boat-like than the 3s.
I have these and for shorter runs I love them. On my right foot it seems like there is a high spot of some kind that bothers me on runs >10 miles. I want to love this shoe but worried that it’s not going to be great for the long run.
Great insights Cheryl, thank you for sharing.
I tend to agree. I had the 2, then I got the 3 and did 150km in them already. Creasing, yes. Outsole getting slick already. And I don't like the tongue.
Nice ride though, for distances below half marathon (forefoot too thin beyond that)
QoD late reply
The 1 yes the 1
Just felt snappier, bouncier, faster, more responsive, better trampoline effect and best upper
Haven't been able to find the original feel in the 2 or 3
Got all
The 2 ran a few times and nopes didn't have it
The 3 ran once only in them, not in a hurry to use them again
Probably, I am the only person still hoping to find a forgotten pair of the 1st in my size in a shop corner somewhere
i've only had the novablast 2 and I loved it but the upper wore out VERY quickly. Only got 275 miles out of them
I have strayed away from all 3 iterations of the Novablast. Why I don't really know for sure. I have tried on the version 2 and they felt a bit too sloppy to me. Still loving my TriNoosa 14s though. Those hold a special place in my heart.
With the introduction of the NB3's TR, I wonder how it will go up against the regular model.
Definitely an interesting move by asics
Agreed, can't wait to try it.
Just received along with Noosa 14, I’m keeping the latter. Novablast for me is long and a bit narrow, walking around the house I felt completely unnatural, too much bubbling.
Are your novablast 3s so loud when tapping on asphalt?
I bought 2 pairs of version 1 as the cushion and bounce was insanely good. I tried on version 2 and it just did not feel the same (hence bought that second pair of V1 at a ridiculously low sale price). I purchased version 3 and I am "fairly" happy with it. It has more stability, less pop, but the ride is smoother. After ~75 miles, the midsole is showing quite a bit of creases. My biggest concern/complaint is the outsole rubber. Asics downgraded from AHAR+ to normal AHAR in V3...and unfortunately, it shows. I have noticeable outsole wear and wet traction sucks. I know I sound negative but it really is a great, versatile shoe. It was just somewhat of a letdown when compared to V1
I had two pairs of v1 for the same reason - v2 just didn’t have that same feeling so I returned it. Thanks for mentioning. Kind of on the fence for the v3.
Yes, downgrade from AHAR+ to AHAR was a major mistake! AHAR+ amazingly durable. I wear out my shoes in the lateral heel area and my Novablast v1 still has rubber with close to 400 miles. I can probably run another 100 miles on them easily. They are not retired yet. I think I will get Novabast 3 TR instead when at some point it is discounted. Still AHAR there but a little more rubber to work with and slightly better traction to begin with.
I pick the OG Novablast out of all 3! The 2 and 3 felt blocky and I could really “hear” my foot almost slap the ground as I ran. Usually I’m a pretty soft footstrike but the Novablast 2/3 made me sound like I was stomping!
Hey Novablast fans! I've ran almost exclusively in the Novablast line for 1.5 years now and I love the bounce/softness. I'm now looking at a trail running shoe and my Salomon feel so hard on the ground, I hate it; what do you wear as a Nova fan for trails?
Hokas are the best trail shoes speed goats or the challengers Evo mafates it just depends what kind of trails do u rum in?
NB3 is a great shoe but does feel like you're running on a substantial wedge. Mainly use for easy/recovery runs, but you know what? It can pick up the pace; so like the first EndoSpeed1, it feels awkward spongy strange when you walk on it, but that sensation disappears for me when running. No issues for me yet, I worry more about the outsole durability than I worry about the midsole so far. Plenty of miles left in this...
I bought the shoe the day it got released. I find it a very enjoyable show to run in. The weight drop makes a fair difference. However, I have to agree with you the ‘pop’. It’s almost not there compared to Novablast 1. To this day I still reach for the Novablast 1 for easy days. After just over 1000km. The pop is sure gone but besides the weight it feels oddly similar now to the Novablast 3.
It is my favorite shoes
I have Novablast 2 and 3. In my opinion both are great shoes. Some changes here and there but not that big to drop the score from 8.07 to 6.6. From 1 to 2 score droped only 0.03. 🤷
Did my marathon record (3:21) in September with these. Unfortunately after 25k they start to grind my achilles tendon quite badly.
I paid 80 dollars as a veteran we get 40% on any asics shoes
Just ordered the novablast 2 from Amazon at a great price $79. This will be my first experience with the novablast line.
Downgrading from AHAR+ in Novablast 1/2 down to AHAR in Novablast 3 was a mistake (especially with price hike)! AHAR+ is extremely durable. My Novablast 1 still have a lot of rubber coverage with nearly 400 miles and traction is still decent. I think I might go to Novabast 3 TR instead because while still AHAR, there is more rubber to work with on the outsole and better traction.
I have to agree... the 3 is less bouncy than the 2. I appreciate the lighter weight of the 3, and I think it's a good shoe overall, but it doesn't have that special trampoline feel that I got in the 2s.
Im still using my 1s for easy days… the foam is still good enough! and currently in a used “new to me” pair of 2s (only 30 miles but so comfy compared to 1s!). Looking to get some more 2s for backup. Decoupled groove gone?? Oh no! That probably why my 1s still feel bouncy! I’m at 350. I’ll send the pics-- sorry so late on comment-- missed this long awaited Vlog on NB3s
Nice Mark, love the 1sssss! Happy Thanksgiving Mark
7.6 oz is pretty great for a daily trainer....score should be higher
I find Nova 3 better than 2 in terms of fit. I think 2 was narrow fit from toe box but this is perfect to me. Its lighter in weight and has the same bounce/energy return compared to 2. At Hoka shakeup run during NYC marathon, i got a chance to wear Hoka mach 5 in one feet and compared with it. I found this to be energy return from heel compared to mach 5 from mid foot
Foam creasing doesn’t mean it’s done no? Not a fair assessment for the midsole
I own both Novablast 2 & 3 and i love the 3 so i'm disagree with DGR😉 I want to buy the nr.1 too but it's difficult to find now with my size!
Think I'll stick to the Velocity Nitro 2 and the Floatride Energy v4. Loved the Novablast 1, was so bouncy, but also unstable, so it was a Love/hate relationship for me.
definitely version 3, softer, bouncy, good energy return. Good for recovery, moderate pace and tempo, some slower fartlek's
I prefer nova blast 2 because I prefer ff blast to ff blast plus
If they made the 3 less long and with ff blast and the outsole of the 2 it would be a 10 out of 10 for me
I know it would weigh more but ff blast is really nice under foot
Hated the Nova 2. I apprehensively bought the 3 and love it! I have close to 200 miles in them and they are still feeling good. One of the best shoes of 2023… no question.
Haven’t tried any Nova Blast yet!! Too many shoes, too little time and limited budget 🤷♂️ Someday will give it a try!
I wonder if there's manufacturing variability for this shoe. Some reviewers think it's crazy bouncy shoe of the year (not just kofuzi). Other reviewers find the midsole feel / bounce kinda dead compared to previous versions. It seems to be polarizing.
Asics has pretty obviously gone hard with incentivizing certain Shoetubers, if you know what I mean. I don't think it's "manufacturer variability" so much so as the perception is dependent on just how close the reviewer is to Asics. This shoe's entire launch was suspect with certain channels dropping "show of the year" hype before the shoe was even released.
Kofuzi is the worst by far; if you read the comments on his Asics Superblast video he's getting pissy at commenters who are rightfully pointing out how absurd the pricing on that shoe is. Why would a Shoe TH-camr feel the need to carry water for a manufacturer over the PRICING of their shoe lol?
@@meta4four you hit the nail on the head.
@@meta4four Yes, but you're not hearing what I actually said. You can make your own judgments on Shoetubers who get comped the shoe or whatever for free. But some non-youtubers (like friends I follow on Strava that don't have relationships with ASICS) also love the shoe and declare it SOTY, while others find Nova3s lacking.
As someone who only owns the Nova2s - and enjoys them - I find the dichotomy on the 3s quite interesting.
@@tsubakichan I understand what you are saying. One thing you maybe aren't taking into account: there were several "ZOMG bEsT sHoE EvEr! ShOe oF tHE YeAR!" reviews and videos out before the general public could even buy this shoe. The pre-availability hype was massive. So how many "normal runner's'" opinions had been already shaped by those glowing reviews (which probably enticed them to buy the show in the first place)? Think of it like pre-conditioning you to form an opinion before you've even put the shoe on your foot.
Again, the shoe is good and there's probably a lot of individual user variance just because it was built up as this perfect shoe that anyone and everyone would find amazing. Of course, as well all know, shoes are very dependent on one's feet and running characteristics. That's probably why it's really disappointing for some users.
What I find less likely is the idea that the manufacturing consistency is so inconsistent that one person gets a super bouncy/responsive Novablast 3, and someone else gets a Novablast 3 that's squishy and dull. That would take pretty obscene error on Asics' part.
Hi Terrence! I did have a lemon of my 8 pairs of Endo Speed v1s, but I wonder if the fact that everyone has such different gaits, paired with personal preference and body weight, if it’s just a different experience bc of all those variables. I feel like I’m one of the few people who dreads running in the Mach 4s! 😂
5/10 on price for a $10 increase? Your alternatives are $160.
I bought the novablast 3 and I loved them but the grip in the wet was pretty bad. Bought the TR version... They absolutely kick arse. First pair lost a fair bit of bounce after 250-300 miles but I could have easily taken them to 400 miles. ASICS and Saucony are leading the way for me. Triumph and NB3 shoes of the year
Miraculously the price in Brazil has remained the same.
Definitely Novablast 3 over the 2. Also 3 midsole is not as hard as 1. But the only thing that I don’t like is the outsole material for 3 as it is not that Grip. Durability is less too whereas 1 is almost indestructible
Agree that the Novablast 3 hasn't blown me away. Oddly a shoe that is relatively light but kind of feels heavier. So just an easy day shoe for me. Not sure I get the pricing score though especially as the worse thing about the shoe when the alternatives you recommend cost $20 more. Also, from the UK at least, there are several online vendors offering big discounts on it already and putting it more in the $100 region.
I have 2 and 3! I love my 2 but the novablast 3 is a lot better. I just run with my novablast 3 the Athens classic Marathon! What a shoe!
I love the 1, now I’m confused to what generation to pick up ..
I want nb 1 !
Regressed? Lol bruh has lost his mind its the trainer of the year. Obvious click bait by SJD.
I like more the 2 than the 3 one
Brooks Glycerin 20 GTS perhaps instead?
I like the 3 more. The foam I really love and as a bigger guy the foam in the two would kind of go dead if I ran more the. 10 miles.
I will ranked 2, 1, 3