The Asics Novablast 3 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The ASICS Novablast 3 is a versatile daily running shoe designed for runners seeking comfort and performance. With a **10 mm drop**, it is particularly suited for midfoot strikers who benefit from a balance of cushioning and responsiveness.

The soft yet supportive **35 HA foam** in the midsole provides a stable platform, making it effective for both short runs and long distances. This combination allows runners to maintain pace without feeling weighed down, indicating its suitability for varied training routines.


Pros

  • Cushy feel for miles
  • Breathable
  • Light AF
  • Ready for cornering
  • Locks you in
  • Tongue stays in place
  • Mad durable
  • Sets the bar for a do-it-all shoe

Cons

  • For narrow-to-medium feet only
  • Stack heights higher than advertised
  • Not enough energy return

Key Features

  • Jacquard mesh upper: Provides good comfort and support while keeping feet cool.
  • Heel stabilizer: Helps support the foot and create a more balanced stride.
  • Gusseted tongue wing fit system: Improves the midfoot fit and reduces tongue sliding.
  • FF BLAST PLUS cushioning: Offers lightweight impact absorption and responsive rebound.
  • Trampoline-inspired outsole design: Provides a more responsive bounce back.

Specifications

  • Origin: Imported
  • Sole material: Rubber
  • Outer material: Polyester
  • Inner material: Mesh

Asics Novablast 3 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

ASICS Novablast 3 ASICS Gel Pulse 15 ASICS Novablast 5 Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
Price $140 $100 $140 $150
Pace Daily running Daily running Daily running Daily running
Arch support Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
Weight lab Weight brand 8.5 oz / 242g 8.4 oz / 237g 9 oz / 254g 9.6 oz / 272g
Lightweight
Drop lab Drop brand 6.8 mm 8.1 mm 7.4 mm 6.5 mm
Strike pattern Mid/forefoot Heel Mid/forefoot Mid/forefoot
Size True to size True to size True to size True to size
Midsole softness Soft Balanced Soft Balanced
Difference in midsole softness in cold Big Small Big Normal
Toebox durability - Decent Bad -
Heel padding durability - Good Decent -
Outsole durability - Good Good -
Breathability Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate
Width / fit Narrow Medium Medium Narrow
Toebox width - Medium Medium -
Stiffness Moderate Moderate Moderate Stiff
Torsional rigidity Stiff Stiff Stiff Moderate
Heel counter stiffness Flexible Stiff Moderate Moderate
Rocker
Heel lab Heel brand 37.2 mm 35.3 mm 40.9 mm 39.6 mm
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand 30.4 mm 27.2 mm 33.5 mm 33.1 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Normal
Orthotic friendly
Season All seasons All seasons All seasons All seasons
Removable insole
Ranking Top 8% Bottom 28% Top 5% Top 30%
Popularity Top 43% Bottom 49% Top 2% Bottom 43%