ASICS Blazeblast vs Novablast 6

Blazeblast or Novablast 6? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want plush cushion and grip for pavement, gravel and easy trails? Get the Blazeblast.

Want springy, versatile miles? Get the Novablast 6.

Get the Blazeblast if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You’re heading off-road

Get the Novablast 6 if

• You’d like a little less squish underfoot
• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You need a wide width

On the run

Blazeblast: The cushy door-to-trail shoe. Plush and well cushioned, like a Novablast built for gravel. Outstanding grip on pavement and gravel, with shallow lugs that suit smooth paths. Limited to easy trails.

Novablast 6: The springy do-it-all. Light and springy, with a forefoot pod that snaps more the faster you go. It handles everything from easy days to workouts.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Blazeblast. True to size but not for wide feet. The upper doesn’t breathe well.

Novablast 6. True to size with a tapered but splay-friendly toebox and a locked-in heel. It’s low over the toes, so high insteps should go wide rather than longer.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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