ASICS Superblast 3 vs Novablast 6

Superblast 3 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 a light, max-stack trainer that can do it all? Get the Superblast 3.

Want springy, versatile miles? Get the Novablast 6.

Get the Superblast 3 if

• You want the softer, more cushioned ride
• You want more foam underfoot (3.5mm more at the heel)
• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.5 oz

Get the Novablast 6 if

• You’d like a little less squish underfoot
• You need a wide width
• You’d rather spend $55 less

On the run

Superblast 3: The do-everything super trainer. Very soft and protective, with a full stack of foam that still feels light. Bouncy enough for tempo days and long runs alike, though the FF Blast+ base keeps it from being as springy as the softest top layer suggests.

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

Superblast 3. True to size with a normal width. The toebox mesh isn’t very breathable.

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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