Always really appreciate your long term reviews mate. They gives far more transparency and detail as to how a shoe will go in reality. Its a great point of difference compared to other reviewers! Cheers
I’ve been really happy with the NB3. Training for my first marathon in October and I’ve put in 50 miles in just about 2 weeks and legs have felt fresh every time. I get excited to lace up and hit the road.
Bought mine based on reviews from yourself and other TH-camrs. It took me through my first marathon training block and brought me home in 3:55 at Leeds in May. Love the response it gives me. Great video 👍
Ive got 750miles on my NB3, bought a 2nd pair but still using the old ones mostly. Enjoy them a lot, have the same wear areas as you on the heel and forefoot but still performing super well :)
Literally just got them in as my Berlin Marathon easy day shoe. 100% agree that they're similar to the V2 that they like to pick up the pace. Although, I'm finding I'm running quicker in them for no extra effort. A great shoe, and thoroughly enjoying them in these early days! I got 650km out of V2. I'd be happy if I could get that out of this pair 🤞🏻
Burned through my first pair of NB3 pretty quickly 😀 Replaced them with a pair of NovaBlast 3 LE, and I love those even more! Essentially the same shoe, but with a different upper. Better material, lighter, better fit ... Gotta love the heel flare on the LE, very similar to the Noosa Tri 14 😍
I have never had a pair of shoes that I have reached for so much, everything but racing. Just passed 400 miles in them and I never usually get half of that before moving on. I even bought the TR version because I’m so happy with them.
760 miles on my first pair of Novablast 2. Mostly use them for med-long and long runs which were 20 to 30 seconds slower than M pace, occasionally use them for recovery runs. I believe that I will take this pair over 1000 miles easily. My second pair of Novablast 2 has been sitting on shelf for more than eight months and still waiting for their first run.😊😊
I agree! I now have 684 km in my Novablast 3 and I have been very happy with them until a few weeks ago. I feel that they have lost some of their «pop» the last month. I have replaced them with Saucony Triumph 20 and hope they will bring me just as much satisfaction as the Novablast.
@@ganchinho They are. And a little bit heavier. Both shoes are superb - the Novablasts are more "snappy" and nimble, the Triumphs hvae better grip and more cushion🙂
Good to know these are holding up well. I have the Novablast 3 TR and hoping they will last a while before having to spend money on replacing them. Thanks for sharing!
I took my first NB3 to 350 miles and I currently have 280 miles on my current pair. They really are good long lasting daily trainers. I am a tall runner and run a lot of mixed surfaces and can destroy shoes. The nova3 has been a great shoe.
Interesting to hear about your cadence change in the shoes. Thanks for that share. I'll be wearing my NovaBlast 3 TR for a 50km trail race this weekend. I'm looking forward to it, the shoes haven't let me down yet!
For me NB v3 is the best version out of Novablasts. They are lighter and even more versatile than its predecessors. About Superblast Iam sure you will enjoy them a lot!! In my opinion Superblasts have all the positive points of Novablast and got much more response, stability and cushion. They are ideal for marathon block!! Great video Andy!
Same here. You know me a bit bigger runner and I felt like the shoe was a little bit too mushy and unstable and promoted a low cadence. I’ll get back to it eventually, but right now stuck at the 200 mile mark for a while.
Glad you found the same!! I seem to of come a long way with cadence now though and I’m a little bit more solid in that 163/165 area which means I can chop and change now between shoes without an issue!
JEEZ! These shoes are after 300 Miles for real? I mean, it looks quite amazing! My Pegasus 39's are after about 300 miles and the buttom sides are tearing + right where the toe is I have a small but noticble little tear which shoes all the more with white socks (shoe is Black). However, I did use those for weightlifting too. Anyways, I'm truly considering getting this shoe as it's on sale now in my country (about 110$ for the LE version). I wanna step up from the do-it-all type shoes and a little more to the running aspect. Will this be a good pick?
They are a fantastic shoe , my MK3 has done 400 miles and still really are fine . What is amazing is my MK1 novablasts have done 1150 miles yes one thousand one hundred and fifty miles and still run great . I am blown away by the way they have lasted . I've got lots of different makes in my 14 pair rotation and I would have to say the asics stand head and shoulders above other makes. I took 2 pairs of 1080vs to 650+ plus miles but they lost their suspension for me , I am a heavy runner at 83kg so maybe lighter runners would have got further. Happy running everyone 🏃♂️🏃♂️😁
These have a proven better durability than v.2. I got almost 900k and the upper is like brand new whereas the v2 had had holes. Even the outsole is in better condition. Only con is that the outsole rubber is more slippery as the kilometers go by... A well-worth purchase 100%
Got 770+ km in my NB3. Like you said in the video the treads doesn't seem as durable and wearing bold, but it doesn't appear to affect performance. Ran in a fresh pair of NB3 recently and found the old pair still quite bouncy relative to the new pair.
@@Dramatello it not too bad. It great for long run. cushion. but sometime I felt wobble due to thick sole. So currently I'm using Brooks Ghost 15 and it much comfortable run.
I am around 650 miles into my novablast 3, it took me a long time to get going in them because the v2 went to 1200 miles. I do think maybe I should have gone for the trail version because it appears that the outsole is going to be the first point of failure, but I still expect to get close to 1000 miles and it is a great VFM shoe, they are crazy if they kill off this line! Superblast is a good shoe but I think £210 is just obscene for a daily trainer (I managed to at least get mine 25% off). It is a much firmer ride and is great for rotating with the novablast (in UK 9.5 they are within 2g of each other on weight). I wish they had gone for the novablast upper rather than one similar to the metaspeed, I would have happily taken a few extra grams for the comfort. I believe we are due a new marathon shoe from Asics at some point this year, hopefully it will have a new upper, at the moment I am still favouring vaporfly 2, I know this was not your favourite Andy but the upper works for me and I am one of those people who can't tell any difference in the midsole from v1...
Yeah £210 is a big old price tag isn’t it… I would hunt around for a discount code too if they did myself! I’ll keep my fingers crossed ASICS do my size in the new marathon shoes… but I highly doubt they will! Yeah not everyone does noticed the difference, and I’m glad they work for you!
Hello Andy, upto 600 miles in my Novoblast 3 TRs now, same wear as you on the heal counter but doesn't cause any issues. Also beginning to get wear on the foam under the tread now, obviously the TR has much more outsole rubber than the normal version. Great shoe, still going strong!
Keep beating that drum for bigger sizes Andy 👏👏. I was messaging ASICS the other day. Begging for a 14 in the super blast. And enquiring when the magic speed 3 comes out In a 14.
Got my first pair of NB3 to 350mi and had some lower calf pain so decided to retire them. My second pair is around 240mi and feeling good so we’ll see if I can get them further than the first! I also have Nimbus 25 for recovery days and Superblast for long runs and love them both! There’s a bit of overlap between all three so not sure which ones I’d keep if I had to pick two of them. Novablast and Superblast are similar in what what do, but Novablast is cheaper and Superblast are awesome for long uptempo/marathon paced runs! So hard to decide!! 😂
@@TheFODRunner I really hope they start making your size soon! Superblast is slightly firmer/more responsive than NB3 and the upper is less plush/more performance oriented (similar to Metaspeed) But I feel like both shoes are pretty versatile and best at moderate/marathon paces.
Nobody seems to like their cadence, my last marathon it was at 191, and I wanna try and get it closer to 180. Since at faster paces like 5k+ it gets to a silly 210+. Probably means more stretching and weight training on the backside of the chain. Always love these real world reviews, and not the cookie cutter 50 mile reviews. True usage of the shoe is what we wanna see, and you deliver!
Appreciate the actual long term testing on the shoes, look forward for the 500miles review :) As a wide footed person, I do enjoy NB3 but too bad they "cheap" out the insole and construction. Despite wider upper the insole and base is same width even in the wide cutting. The issue I had when running tempo; which I think this shoes shines; the foam squeezed and become wider than the insole and my feet are "floating" between insole and the base of the shoes; making weird rubbing sensation on my feet which I am pretty sure will give me blisters if I continue. Currently running on Cumulus 25; didn't enjoy it as much; not as exciting as NVB3; but at least their 4E didn't "cheap out" on the insole width.
Just out of curiosity, do you typically wear a 2E or 4E sized shoe? I'm just asking as I'm looking at buying the Novablast 3 in the wide version that Asics just put out, but I typically wear a wide (2E) sized shoe and want to know if it would fit me better or just If I should just buy the nimbus 25 in 4E if that is more of truer 2E size since Asics runs narrow in most of their models.
These are Marathon shoes and also Ultramarathon 50-100Km shoes weighing around 70-73 kg and anyone who says no either doesn't understand anything or has never tried them seriously.
Didn’t particularly like them gave up after 100 miles in them. Good f point with the cadence I had the same issue lower cadence and always felt awkward in them. Got the Superblast and still has a slight awkward/clumpy feeling at slow paces but a much better shoe runs smoother more life and energy return cruises nicely at middle efforts for me, and my cadence is a lot better in that around 171 avg vs 159/63 in Novablast. I’m 6ft 1 90kg for reference
Just retired mine, so this feels timely. Got to 465 miles in them and the squish was noticeably disappearing. I came away from runs feeling more achy and as an old man I have to listen to the signs and move on. I dithered for a bit, nearly got another pair, and ended up with the Cumulus 25 (from a list of Nitro 2, Triumph 20, Nimbus and Cumulus 25). Currently underwhelmed, and a slight sign of wear and tear on the outsole after about 30 miles on one shoe. They feel heavier than the Novablast 3 but I'm still going quicker than I want, so there must be some cushioning witchcraft going on.
@@thurules only got about 100k into the 25. They're a bit heavier, not as squishy but a wider shoe so feels more stable. I loved the Novablast 3, though, and have a slight regret not just getting a second pair but who does that?!
Which version of the Novablast is your favorite? Had 2 pairs of version 1 now I am still using version 2 and after a year I still like it. Never tried version 3.
I think out of version 1 and version 2, I’d choose 1…. Version 3 is so much lighter it almost feels like a different shoe so it’s hard to choose between all 3!
Hi Andy, I've been using these shoes for months and had no complaints so far. I used them to run my first marathon and they've certainly had a lot of miles and served me very well. They're the first 'proper' running shoes I've ever had. I was just wondering how do you know when the shoes are reaching the end of their life? I can't tell if they feel any different from when I first bought them, but I think that's probably due to my lack of experience 👀
Great question! I often used to wait for shin or knee pain before I retired my shoes, which mean the midsole had completely gone! Now I’m a bit more in tune with when a midsole starts to flatten out so I swap earlier. My advice would be grab a new pair now and walk around in them, it can be any shoe… and just remind your brain what a fresh midsole feels like! Then keep running in your current ones until such time as you can feel a noticeable difference from the new to the old. Often you’ll get between 300/500 miles in a shoe before they need retiring so that’s a good benchmark
I'm up to 442kms in mine, with almost identical wear, just a slightly bigger hole in the heel. I still can't decide if I like them or not 😂 sometimes I love them, super comfortable and springy, sometimes I feel like they are clunky and sap all the energy out of my legs. Also I think their unstable nature brought back an old knee injury which ruined my marathon block. When I tried to return from injury I actually went back to a 700+km pair of 1080v10s for a bit instead.
NB Versons 1 and 2 had a lot more bounce and seem like they absorbed the impact better than the latest version. I've been reaching for my Saucony Triumph 20s a lot more than the NB3s.
I'm on the fence with both the NB3 and triumph 20. I tried the NB3 at a local run shop and really liked the feel. The triumph is another that I have been looking at but have not seen any on shelves for a fit. What do you like about the triumph over the NB3? I'm looking for a good cushioned daily/easy/long miles trainer
@@meancheeto - The NB3s bottoms out and I wouldn't wear them for a long run. They're also not very bouncy. I find the T20s absorbs the impact of the ground better and they also have more bounce. Much depends on your weight and gate. For reference I'm 6'1", 185lbs, land midfoot and nowhere near as fast as Andy.
I am just shy of 400 miles in the V2, the forefoot of the right shoe seems to lose its cushioning after 6 miles as it seems I can feel the ground more?? I've looked at it and it feels fine though. I've worn a hole with my big toe in the upper but other than that it looks great. I have acquired the Takumi Sen 9 for the Magor 10k, not sure it will make a difference to an average 57 yr old but I will give it a go......
I like the Superblast but it feels kind of dead in comparison to other long distance trainers, like the NB SC Trainer for instance. Maybe it's me being a slow runner ( 9:12 and 8:42 min/mi for easy long runs) and that's why I feel like it rolls out better than bouncing; I mean, gets the job done very wel but not too much of an exiting ride. It started to felt more squishy since mile 20 so the ride is now very similar (in my opinion) to a Clifton, I mean, soft but not responsive. I'm not too much of an Asic guy, and my last experience with an Asci was the Glideride; this shoe is not a bit close to that one, which was like from other world! I mean that thing ate miles... it felt like cheating. The Glideride was the shoe that I picked up for most of my long runs (2021) and I'm the kind of fellows that looks for excuses to use their super shoes for pretty much everything lol.
I'm about 70 miles into the Superblast. They felt incredibly bouncy on the first few runs, but either I've just got used to it, or they've dulled off a bit. I don't get on with plated shoes, so I hoped these might give me some super shoe vibes (FF Turbo) and a be a potential racer. I'd say they're very capable, but not exceptional. Ride is smooth and despite the stack, they're pretty stable. Biggest plus for me is the upper, really easy to get on with, fuss free and plenty of room. I've taken them up to half marathon distance and can hit my target race pace. I'm just usually left feeling a bit underwhelmed and that other shoes in my rotation could do the same, or better. Still, intend to persevere with them (especially given the price 😅)
I see it as the opposite, FF Turbo need a lot of miles before they open up and get better with a softer and more propulsive bounce. I liked my Superblast from 0-150km, but now after 150km they are significantly better with a softer and better bounce. Same experience with FF Turbo in my Metaspeed Sky and Sky+.
I just bought these and my feet hurt badly after five mile runs - mainly the balls off my feet. I’ve only just started running after a few months off, so not sure if I’ve just taken on too many miles too soon or if it’s the shoes. Anyone else had this?
My experience with the Novablast 3 is that it’s just too much cushioning and it’s less stable than the 2. I did all my long runs up to 36km in the Novablast 2 but the 3’s seem to make me pronate, so I don’t run more than 8km in them. I don’t understand why they couldn’t just update the upper and the midsole foam of the Novablast 2. I’m hoping the next Dynablast has Blast +
when the foam gets worn like that do they take up water at all? closed cell foam when damaged becomes open cell foam in my head but I don't think that's how it actually works.
@@TheFODRunner They used to be my everyday 👟. The upper is spotless. The outsole shows signs of use. One of the heel counters is torn. Overall they still look great:)
Absolutely Mach 4/5 is a great option… but for me I’ve used brooks hyperion max and saucony endorphin speed 3 for those types of runs too along with the novablast 3 👍
Cardiff parkrun or Newport parkrun…. Hereford Couriers do an5k race series…. Chepstow harriers do the rose inn series which is 4 miles and then Bristol track club are doing their 5K series throughout the summer….
I seem to be a supreme outlier with the Novablast 3. I am a relatively new runner and relatively heavy, so find the squish to be too much, leading to instability.
@@TheFODRunner Been very tempted by the Hyperion Max. While I typically run in stability shoes (Saucony Guide and Tempus), I am wondering if that's stable enough. How's the stability on it for you?
I’m training for my first marathon in April(Brighton) would you recommend this as a marathon shoe? I look online and ‘marathon’ shoes are plated made for speed etc, I’m just looking for a shoe to get me round in no set time
Wait what... 165spm? I´m a beginner runner and i usually train at 185-200spm... I´m 185cm (6´1" for the uncivilised ;) ) and confused... Should i keep running at my normal spm or slow down? I run with Trabuco Max 2´s and Clifton 9´s and now looking for a third in my rotation. Novablast 3 (tr possibly) or Mach 5/Speed 3´s in consideration but i have a hard time choosing 🤯
@@TheFODRunner Just got me wondering if i’m pushing too hard for my level 😅 But yeah… Can’t compare to others, for ex. Ben Parkes easy pace is minutes faster than my slightly harder pace 🤣
I’ve done intervals in them but there are better ASICS shoes… the evoride is a bit firmer and lighter, good for faster work and then of course the metaspeed sky and edge
No I just kept saying “your legs do what your arms do” so rather than letting my arms swing wildly I kept the arm swing a bit shorter and choppier, that naturally helped my cadence. Now it feels natural with my arms which is turn is natural for the cadence!
Some people complaning about outsole of this shoe but oh boy I tried heavy trainers like Boston 11 and Invincible but this shoe far the WORST design I've seen in terms of upper and midsole geometry. Once I read on comment sections about how is it feels to run in this shoe and he basically said 'Its like wearing aircraft cruisers'.
i will take the pumaforever run nitro everyday and sunday over this shoe. you simply can not run in this shoe when its raining. that is EMBARASSING FOD. EMBARRASSING
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Always really appreciate your long term reviews mate. They gives far more transparency and detail as to how a shoe will go in reality. Its a great point of difference compared to other reviewers! Cheers
Thanks buddy!
I’ve been really happy with the NB3. Training for my first marathon in October and I’ve put in 50 miles in just about 2 weeks and legs have felt fresh every time. I get excited to lace up and hit the road.
You doing chester pal
@@muzzer8869 I’m across the pond in the States, will be running a marathon near the capital!
@@WarrenH85 buddy can i use it for 5k race in 18 min plzz reply
@@Amit-rk5hw I think there are better options if you want to run a 18 minute 5k but NB3 would be fine I’m sure
Bought mine based on reviews from yourself and other TH-camrs. It took me through my first marathon training block and brought me home in 3:55 at Leeds in May. Love the response it gives me. Great video 👍
Wow! Brilliant to hear!
Ive got 750miles on my NB3, bought a 2nd pair but still using the old ones mostly. Enjoy them a lot, have the same wear areas as you on the heel and forefoot but still performing super well :)
Literally just got them in as my Berlin Marathon easy day shoe. 100% agree that they're similar to the V2 that they like to pick up the pace. Although, I'm finding I'm running quicker in them for no extra effort. A great shoe, and thoroughly enjoying them in these early days! I got 650km out of V2. I'd be happy if I could get that out of this pair 🤞🏻
Burned through my first pair of NB3 pretty quickly 😀 Replaced them with a pair of NovaBlast 3 LE, and I love those even more! Essentially the same shoe, but with a different upper. Better material, lighter, better fit ... Gotta love the heel flare on the LE, very similar to the Noosa Tri 14 😍
How many miles have you gotten out of them?
@@iLoveLucyy Just over 300, now using them for casual wear and short walks 🙂
@fantaflesdopke Is the LE more breathable ?
@@PAHHEY1 maybe a wee bit, but not all that much. it is less puffy, and a thinner upper, runs a bit cooler
Hi any advice my shoes smell terrible from sweat - odour. Still look almost new . Any ideas to clean thank you
I have never had a pair of shoes that I have reached for so much, everything but racing. Just passed 400 miles in them and I never usually get half of that before moving on. I even bought the TR version because I’m so happy with them.
760 miles on my first pair of Novablast 2. Mostly use them for med-long and long runs which were 20 to 30 seconds slower than M pace, occasionally use them for recovery runs. I believe that I will take this pair over 1000 miles easily. My second pair of Novablast 2 has been sitting on shelf for more than eight months and still waiting for their first run.😊😊
I agree! I now have 684 km in my Novablast 3 and I have been very happy with them until a few weeks ago. I feel that they have lost some of their «pop» the last month. I have replaced them with Saucony Triumph 20 and hope they will bring me just as much satisfaction as the Novablast.
Are the Saucony more cushioned?
@@ganchinho They are. And a little bit heavier. Both shoes are superb - the Novablasts are more "snappy" and nimble, the Triumphs hvae better grip and more cushion🙂
Good to know these are holding up well. I have the Novablast 3 TR and hoping they will last a while before having to spend money on replacing them. Thanks for sharing!
This review was very helpful in making me feel very happy I got these, knowing they will last me a while makes me even happier! Thank you, Andy!
I took my first NB3 to 350 miles and I currently have 280 miles on my current pair. They really are good long lasting daily trainers. I am a tall runner and run a lot of mixed surfaces and can destroy shoes. The nova3 has been a great shoe.
I was on the fence but since you’ve bought two pairs, they must be pretty good😎 gonna pull the trigger on these babies
Interesting to hear about your cadence change in the shoes. Thanks for that share. I'll be wearing my NovaBlast 3 TR for a 50km trail race this weekend. I'm looking forward to it, the shoes haven't let me down yet!
Good luck with the race buddy!
For me NB v3 is the best version out of Novablasts. They are lighter and even more versatile than its predecessors. About Superblast Iam sure you will enjoy them a lot!! In my opinion Superblasts have all the positive points of Novablast and got much more response, stability and cushion. They are ideal for marathon block!! Great video Andy!
The NB3 is my go-to daily training currently! Thanks for the review!
Been during these for a while now and absolutely love them. They’re going to be a real classic. 👌
Same here. You know me a bit bigger runner and I felt like the shoe was a little bit too mushy and unstable and promoted a low cadence. I’ll get back to it eventually, but right now stuck at the 200 mile mark for a while.
Glad you found the same!! I seem to of come a long way with cadence now though and I’m a little bit more solid in that 163/165 area which means I can chop and change now between shoes without an issue!
yes, its unstable for me when I tried it in store
JEEZ! These shoes are after 300 Miles for real? I mean, it looks quite amazing!
My Pegasus 39's are after about 300 miles and the buttom sides are tearing + right where the toe is I have a small but noticble little tear which shoes all the more with white socks (shoe is Black). However, I did use those for weightlifting too.
Anyways, I'm truly considering getting this shoe as it's on sale now in my country (about 110$ for the LE version).
I wanna step up from the do-it-all type shoes and a little more to the running aspect. Will this be a good pick?
They are a fantastic shoe , my MK3 has done 400 miles and still really are fine . What is amazing is my MK1 novablasts have done 1150 miles yes one thousand one hundred and fifty miles and still run great . I am blown away by the way they have lasted . I've got lots of different makes in my 14 pair rotation and I would have to say the asics stand head and shoulders above other makes. I took 2 pairs of 1080vs to 650+ plus miles but they lost their suspension for me , I am a heavy runner at 83kg so maybe lighter runners would have got further. Happy running everyone 🏃♂️🏃♂️😁
These have a proven better durability than v.2. I got almost 900k and the upper is like brand new whereas the v2 had had holes. Even the outsole is in better condition. Only con is that the outsole rubber is more slippery as the kilometers go by... A well-worth purchase 100%
That’s great to hear!! My v2 got to 500 miles and I could of easily kept going, the durability on these novablasts is phenomenal 👏
Got 770+ km in my NB3. Like you said in the video the treads doesn't seem as durable and wearing bold, but it doesn't appear to affect performance. Ran in a fresh pair of NB3 recently and found the old pair still quite bouncy relative to the new pair.
Thank you for the review. I've just bought Novablast 3 few hours ago. Will give it a try tomorrow evening.
how did you like it? do you still run with them? thanks
@@Dramatello it not too bad. It great for long run. cushion. but sometime I felt wobble due to thick sole. So currently I'm using Brooks Ghost 15 and it much comfortable run.
I am around 650 miles into my novablast 3, it took me a long time to get going in them because the v2 went to 1200 miles. I do think maybe I should have gone for the trail version because it appears that the outsole is going to be the first point of failure, but I still expect to get close to 1000 miles and it is a great VFM shoe, they are crazy if they kill off this line!
Superblast is a good shoe but I think £210 is just obscene for a daily trainer (I managed to at least get mine 25% off). It is a much firmer ride and is great for rotating with the novablast (in UK 9.5 they are within 2g of each other on weight). I wish they had gone for the novablast upper rather than one similar to the metaspeed, I would have happily taken a few extra grams for the comfort.
I believe we are due a new marathon shoe from Asics at some point this year, hopefully it will have a new upper, at the moment I am still favouring vaporfly 2, I know this was not your favourite Andy but the upper works for me and I am one of those people who can't tell any difference in the midsole from v1...
Yeah £210 is a big old price tag isn’t it… I would hunt around for a discount code too if they did myself!
I’ll keep my fingers crossed ASICS do my size in the new marathon shoes… but I highly doubt they will!
Yeah not everyone does noticed the difference, and I’m glad they work for you!
Hello Andy, upto 600 miles in my Novoblast 3 TRs now, same wear as you on the heal counter but doesn't cause any issues. Also beginning to get wear on the foam under the tread now, obviously the TR has much more outsole rubber than the normal version. Great shoe, still going strong!
I got over 680 miles in my NB3's until they finally got retired. Fantastic shoe!
I wear size 14 and I've been quite disappointed that I can't try some shoes because they make size 14's. Thank you for saying this in your video!
Absolutely, it’s the most infuriating thing isn’t it!!
I recently started using Novablast 2 I got at very nice price, is awesome. Hoping to grab a pair of these later on :)
Keep beating that drum for bigger sizes Andy 👏👏. I was messaging ASICS the other day. Begging for a 14 in the super blast. And enquiring when the magic speed 3 comes out In a 14.
Yeah we must keep campaigning for it! Couldn’t believe the magic speed 3 wasn’t in our sizes either!
Thanks, great review on the nova blast
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Got my first pair of NB3 to 350mi and had some lower calf pain so decided to retire them. My second pair is around 240mi and feeling good so we’ll see if I can get them further than the first! I also have Nimbus 25 for recovery days and Superblast for long runs and love them both! There’s a bit of overlap between all three so not sure which ones I’d keep if I had to pick two of them. Novablast and Superblast are similar in what what do, but Novablast is cheaper and Superblast are awesome for long uptempo/marathon paced runs! So hard to decide!! 😂
Sounds like a great trilogy of shoes! I really wish I could use the superblast, I really reckon they’d be an amazing marathon training shoe!
@@TheFODRunner I really hope they start making your size soon! Superblast is slightly firmer/more responsive than NB3 and the upper is less plush/more performance oriented (similar to Metaspeed) But I feel like both shoes are pretty versatile and best at moderate/marathon paces.
So much love for the novablast 3. put 500 miles into mine. Still going strong but now with the supers i got on discount is time to retire them
500 miles is fantastic 👏
Nobody seems to like their cadence, my last marathon it was at 191, and I wanna try and get it closer to 180. Since at faster paces like 5k+ it gets to a silly 210+. Probably means more stretching and weight training on the backside of the chain.
Always love these real world reviews, and not the cookie cutter 50 mile reviews. True usage of the shoe is what we wanna see, and you deliver!
Thanks buddy 🙏
Appreciate the actual long term testing on the shoes, look forward for the 500miles review :)
As a wide footed person, I do enjoy NB3 but too bad they "cheap" out the insole and construction. Despite wider upper the insole and base is same width even in the wide cutting. The issue I had when running tempo; which I think this shoes shines; the foam squeezed and become wider than the insole and my feet are "floating" between insole and the base of the shoes; making weird rubbing sensation on my feet which I am pretty sure will give me blisters if I continue.
Currently running on Cumulus 25; didn't enjoy it as much; not as exciting as NVB3; but at least their 4E didn't "cheap out" on the insole width.
Just out of curiosity, do you typically wear a 2E or 4E sized shoe? I'm just asking as I'm looking at buying the Novablast 3 in the wide version that Asics just put out, but I typically wear a wide (2E) sized shoe and want to know if it would fit me better or just If I should just buy the nimbus 25 in 4E if that is more of truer 2E size since Asics runs narrow in most of their models.
How is cumulus 25 compared to Novoblast 3? Which one would you recommend and for what purpose?
The highlight of this video was some vintage Andy from the Novablast 1 review! 😎🤘
Vintage footage… dug out of the archive (downloaded from my TH-cam studio)😂
Would be a shame if ASICS got rid of the Novablast, they’ve been my go-to since May 2020. On my second pair of v1 and will likely purchase v3 next.
A few people have commented saying there’s a v4 planned for winter so I’m keeping my fingers crossed
These are Marathon shoes and also Ultramarathon 50-100Km shoes weighing around 70-73 kg and anyone who says no either doesn't understand anything or has never tried them seriously.
Fantastic shoe, I bought two pairs, £67 the last pair.
Didn’t particularly like them gave up after 100 miles in them. Good f point with the cadence I had the same issue lower cadence and always felt awkward in them. Got the Superblast and still has a slight awkward/clumpy feeling at slow paces but a much better shoe runs smoother more life and energy return cruises nicely at middle efforts for me, and my cadence is a lot better in that around 171 avg vs 159/63 in Novablast. I’m 6ft 1 90kg for reference
I was so hyped for getting the Superblast in my rotation! But I wear size 15s in Nike.. so disappointed..
I have two pair. I felt that it was very soft and got really sore quads with them. Similarly with the new Clifton. I’ve ordered the superblast to try.
Just retired mine, so this feels timely. Got to 465 miles in them and the squish was noticeably disappearing. I came away from runs feeling more achy and as an old man I have to listen to the signs and move on. I dithered for a bit, nearly got another pair, and ended up with the Cumulus 25 (from a list of Nitro 2, Triumph 20, Nimbus and Cumulus 25). Currently underwhelmed, and a slight sign of wear and tear on the outsole after about 30 miles on one shoe. They feel heavier than the Novablast 3 but I'm still going quicker than I want, so there must be some cushioning witchcraft going on.
How is cumulus 25 compared to Novoblast 3? Which one would you recommend and for what purpose?
@@thurules only got about 100k into the 25. They're a bit heavier, not as squishy but a wider shoe so feels more stable. I loved the Novablast 3, though, and have a slight regret not just getting a second pair but who does that?!
Hi Andy!! Should I purchase novablast3 for my first marathon?? Thank you
Which version of the Novablast is your favorite? Had 2 pairs of version 1 now I am still using version 2 and after a year I still like it. Never tried version 3.
I think out of version 1 and version 2, I’d choose 1…. Version 3 is so much lighter it almost feels like a different shoe so it’s hard to choose between all 3!
380 miles with the shoe and my feet started to noticeably hurt while running in them. Fun while they lasted though
Hi Andy, I've been using these shoes for months and had no complaints so far. I used them to run my first marathon and they've certainly had a lot of miles and served me very well. They're the first 'proper' running shoes I've ever had. I was just wondering how do you know when the shoes are reaching the end of their life? I can't tell if they feel any different from when I first bought them, but I think that's probably due to my lack of experience 👀
Great question! I often used to wait for shin or knee pain before I retired my shoes, which mean the midsole had completely gone! Now I’m a bit more in tune with when a midsole starts to flatten out so I swap earlier. My advice would be grab a new pair now and walk around in them, it can be any shoe… and just remind your brain what a fresh midsole feels like! Then keep running in your current ones until such time as you can feel a noticeable difference from the new to the old. Often you’ll get between 300/500 miles in a shoe before they need retiring so that’s a good benchmark
Do you think this shoe will be good for new runners? Contemplating between nimbus 25 and novablast 3 for those long runs, easy
I'm up to 442kms in mine, with almost identical wear, just a slightly bigger hole in the heel. I still can't decide if I like them or not 😂 sometimes I love them, super comfortable and springy, sometimes I feel like they are clunky and sap all the energy out of my legs. Also I think their unstable nature brought back an old knee injury which ruined my marathon block. When I tried to return from injury I actually went back to a 700+km pair of 1080v10s for a bit instead.
i also felt its unstable for me
NB Versons 1 and 2 had a lot more bounce and seem like they absorbed the impact better than the latest version. I've been reaching for my Saucony Triumph 20s a lot more than the NB3s.
I'm on the fence with both the NB3 and triumph 20. I tried the NB3 at a local run shop and really liked the feel. The triumph is another that I have been looking at but have not seen any on shelves for a fit. What do you like about the triumph over the NB3? I'm looking for a good cushioned daily/easy/long miles trainer
@@meancheeto - The NB3s bottoms out and I wouldn't wear them for a long run. They're also not very bouncy. I find the T20s absorbs the impact of the ground better and they also have more bounce. Much depends on your weight and gate. For reference I'm 6'1", 185lbs, land midfoot and nowhere near as fast as Andy.
I am just shy of 400 miles in the V2, the forefoot of the right shoe seems to lose its cushioning after 6 miles as it seems I can feel the ground more?? I've looked at it and it feels fine though. I've worn a hole with my big toe in the upper but other than that it looks great. I have acquired the Takumi Sen 9 for the Magor 10k, not sure it will make a difference to an average 57 yr old but I will give it a go......
290 in my NB3. 70 odd in my NB3 TR. Can't really tell them apart. Midsole is still as good
How do novablast 3 compare to tri noosa 15? Are both good for a marathon? Thanks 🙏
Got 500 miles in my Novablast 3 tr mostly or road and gravel trails still going strong
Wow 500 👏 brilliant!
I was told by a asics rep novablast 4 is coming in the winter.
Oh this is music to my ears!!
I like the Superblast but it feels kind of dead in comparison to other long distance trainers, like the NB SC Trainer for instance. Maybe it's me being a slow runner ( 9:12 and 8:42 min/mi for easy long runs) and that's why I feel like it rolls out better than bouncing; I mean, gets the job done very wel but not too much of an exiting ride. It started to felt more squishy since mile 20 so the ride is now very similar (in my opinion) to a Clifton, I mean, soft but not responsive. I'm not too much of an Asic guy, and my last experience with an Asci was the Glideride; this shoe is not a bit close to that one, which was like from other world! I mean that thing ate miles... it felt like cheating. The Glideride was the shoe that I picked up for most of my long runs (2021) and I'm the kind of fellows that looks for excuses to use their super shoes for pretty much everything lol.
The Glideride is still a shoe I’ve never tried but everyone loves, I really must try it some day!
Should i get this or the zoom fly 5 for a marathon race?
I'm about 70 miles into the Superblast. They felt incredibly bouncy on the first few runs, but either I've just got used to it, or they've dulled off a bit. I don't get on with plated shoes, so I hoped these might give me some super shoe vibes (FF Turbo) and a be a potential racer. I'd say they're very capable, but not exceptional. Ride is smooth and despite the stack, they're pretty stable. Biggest plus for me is the upper, really easy to get on with, fuss free and plenty of room. I've taken them up to half marathon distance and can hit my target race pace. I'm just usually left feeling a bit underwhelmed and that other shoes in my rotation could do the same, or better. Still, intend to persevere with them (especially given the price 😅)
I see it as the opposite, FF Turbo need a lot of miles before they open up and get better with a softer and more propulsive bounce.
I liked my Superblast from 0-150km, but now after 150km they are significantly better with a softer and better bounce. Same experience with FF Turbo in my Metaspeed Sky and Sky+.
I just bought these and my feet hurt badly after five mile runs - mainly the balls off my feet. I’ve only just started running after a few months off, so not sure if I’ve just taken on too many miles too soon or if it’s the shoes. Anyone else had this?
My experience with the Novablast 3 is that it’s just too much cushioning and it’s less stable than the 2. I did all my long runs up to 36km in the Novablast 2 but the 3’s seem to make me pronate, so I don’t run more than 8km in them.
I don’t understand why they couldn’t just update the upper and the midsole foam of the Novablast 2.
I’m hoping the next Dynablast has Blast +
Good to hear your feedback! I had the first dynablast but I found the original 12mm drop too much, I should maybe try the newer version!
yes, its unstable for me when tried in store
I think it was just a rumor that they were getting rid of the novablast bc I recently saw that the 4 will be out at the end of 2023
Yes someone else mentioned this, very exciting!
when the foam gets worn like that do they take up water at all?
closed cell foam when damaged becomes open cell foam in my head but I don't think that's how it actually works.
No mine don’t take on water!
I got 625 miles into my. They look good but you don't get as much response from them as at the start. Still using them from time to time.
Wow, that’s A LOT of miles!
@@TheFODRunner They used to be my everyday 👟. The upper is spotless. The outsole shows signs of use. One of the heel counters is torn. Overall they still look great:)
Andy what would your go to shoefor long marathon training runs be I have a 17 mile run the weekend and I have my mach 5 well worn put at this stage
Absolutely Mach 4/5 is a great option… but for me I’ve used brooks hyperion max and saucony endorphin speed 3 for those types of runs too along with the novablast 3 👍
@TheFODRunner perfect thank you
Andy, do you have any suggestions for a localish flat fast road 5k race for a PB attempt?
Cardiff parkrun or Newport parkrun…. Hereford Couriers do an5k race series…. Chepstow harriers do the rose inn series which is 4 miles and then Bristol track club are doing their 5K series throughout the summer….
@@TheFODRunner thanks Andy.
I seem to be a supreme outlier with the Novablast 3. I am a relatively new runner and relatively heavy, so find the squish to be too much, leading to instability.
I don’t think you’re on your own, I’ve heard a fair few people say the softness leads to too much instability sadly
@@TheFODRunner Been very tempted by the Hyperion Max. While I typically run in stability shoes (Saucony Guide and Tempus), I am wondering if that's stable enough. How's the stability on it for you?
Due to the firmer midsole I find it very stable 👍 it’s much firmer than the novablast
yes, its unstable for me when I tried it in store
I’m training for my first marathon in April(Brighton) would you recommend this as a marathon shoe? I look online and ‘marathon’ shoes are plated made for speed etc, I’m just looking for a shoe to get me round in no set time
Its on the firmer side... but absolutely... I would 100% run a marathon in them. I did some big long runs in them in my last block!
Wait what... 165spm? I´m a beginner runner and i usually train at 185-200spm... I´m 185cm (6´1" for the uncivilised ;) ) and confused... Should i keep running at my normal spm or slow down? I run with Trabuco Max 2´s and Clifton 9´s and now looking for a third in my rotation. Novablast 3 (tr possibly) or Mach 5/Speed 3´s in consideration but i have a hard time choosing 🤯
No, keep going! We are all different! Stick to what you’re doing 👍
@@TheFODRunner Just got me wondering if i’m pushing too hard for my level 😅 But yeah… Can’t compare to others, for ex. Ben Parkes easy pace is minutes faster than my slightly harder pace 🤣
impressive!
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The hole um the heel its typical
Is this good for tempo interval? If not any asics shoes for such practice?
I’ve done intervals in them but there are better ASICS shoes… the evoride is a bit firmer and lighter, good for faster work and then of course the metaspeed sky and edge
@@TheFODRunner thank you but those faster sessions workout i dont like to have those carbon plates stuff…any suggestion?
Definitely look at the evoride from ASICS then if you want an ASICS shoe!
Got bad blisters on both feet after 22 miles. Went with size 12, which is what size I wear in Nike, anyone else develop blisters?
Ah sorry to hear that! I use my same size as Nike too 👍
Will it be good for a full marathon?
Yep!
I think 500-600 kilometres is enough for shoes that are used for training. You are there.
Im also working on my cadence. Did you use a metronome to train the brain?
No I just kept saying “your legs do what your arms do” so rather than letting my arms swing wildly I kept the arm swing a bit shorter and choppier, that naturally helped my cadence. Now it feels natural with my arms which is turn is natural for the cadence!
The novablast 3 felt completely flat and dead at about 180 miles for me.
Ah gutted 😞
@@TheFODRunner if you ever get time look up the Skechers go ride 11,amazing shoe.
Clifton or Novablast?
I haven’t tried the Clifton sadly!
Mine turned flat after 400km
Some people complaning about outsole of this shoe but oh boy I tried heavy trainers like Boston 11 and Invincible but this shoe far the WORST design I've seen in terms of upper and midsole geometry. Once I read on comment sections about how is it feels to run in this shoe and he basically said 'Its like wearing aircraft cruisers'.
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Looks like the outsole won't last more than 150 miles...
I found them very slippery on paved surfaces, pedestrian crossing paint……pretty much useless
Is anyone else having issues at 9:41?
Oh really? What’s happening at that time? Is it freezing?
Oh wow I’ve just seen that, it’s glitched, so sorry about that!
So I've just got my Saucony Endorphins and you say these are ace... 🤔😉
Haha they are mate! But novablasts melt my heart ❤️
What, no more Novablast from Asics?? Nooooo!!
I’ve been corrected, apparently late this year we might see version 4 👀
I don't see the hype. Not as good as V1 imo
Can’t please everyone 🤷♂️ 😜😂
Ty adidas ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!!
i will take the pumaforever run nitro everyday and sunday over this shoe. you simply can not run in this shoe when its raining. that is EMBARASSING FOD. EMBARRASSING
Oh…. 😬 i get the vibe you’re not a fan?! 😂 to be honest, I’ve not had issues in wet weather…. Well not that I can remember anyway!
For raining days you get the lite show version 😉
Good afternoon. Thanks Andy for this review about your Novablast 3. Here is my like. 🌤️🏃🌧️
Love this shoe. So soft and comfortable, with plenty of go in the midsole.
Great to hear 💪