ASICS Megablast vs Novablast 6

Megablast 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 the bounciest, lightest trainer for any pace? Get the Megablast.

Want springy, versatile miles? Get the Novablast 6.

Get the Megablast if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more bounce and energy back
• You want more foam underfoot (3.5mm more at the heel)
• You want something for race day

Get the Novablast 6 if

• You’d like a little less squish underfoot
• You like a less rigid forefoot
• You need a wide width
• You’d rather spend $70 less

On the run

Megablast: The feather-light, bouncy super trainer. Light and very bouncy, with huge cushioning that still feels stable and quick. It handles easy miles, long runs and workouts, and can even race.

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

Megablast. True to size with a normal fit and a breathable upper.

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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