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ASICS NOVABLAST 5
ASICS SONICBLAST
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Weight
248.2 g (8.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
Plate
None
Weight
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.9 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Our Verdict
ASICS NOVABLAST 5
ASICS SONICBLAST
The ASICS SONICBLAST and the ASICS NOVABLAST 5 are two versatile trainers that share the BLAST family DNA but are built for very different purposes. The SONICBLAST is a premium super trainer that incorporates a plate, sits higher stacked, and delivers a more cushioned and energetic ride. It's designed to handle a broader range of runs, from steady long efforts to uptempo blocks. The NOVABLAST 5, on the other hand, is a modern daily trainer that leans fully into fun, bouncy comfort without the added structure of a plate. It's lighter on foot and shines for relaxed daily mileage with a lively, soft feel, but lacks the range and control of the SONICBLAST.
Variants
- NOVABLAST 5 (Black/Carrier Grey - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Black/Carrier Grey - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Breeze/White - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Denim Blue/Midnight - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Illusion Blue/Light Blue - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Indigo Blue/Amber - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Indigo Blue/Seal Grey - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Pure Aqua/Seal Grey - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Pure Aqua/Seal Grey - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Soothing Sea/Wave Teal - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Wave Teal/Black - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Wave Teal/Black - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Black/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Citron/Tranquil Teal - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST (Cream/Blue Fade - (Men - US 9))
- SONICBLAST (Cream/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Dark Pink Clay/White - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Winter Sea/Stillwater - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.3
7.7
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
8.2
Heel Energy Return
6.3
8.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
6.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
248.2 g (8.76 oz)
256.1 g (9.03 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.8 mm
47.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.4 mm
37.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
9.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
91 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (2.9")
72 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
112 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
1.94
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.44
3.02
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
284 mm (11.2")
281 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.3
8.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
74.0%
81.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
8.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
77.3%
81.8%
Heel Cushioning
8.2
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.83 J
3.67 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.97 J
11.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.86 J
20.36 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
9.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.15 J
5.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.58 J
10.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.28 J
15.45 J
Heel Firmness
5.1
4.1
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
47.1 N/mm
46.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
109.3 N/mm
82.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
229.7 N/mm
178.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
6.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
105.0 N/mm
74.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
220.1 N/mm
157.5 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
436.1 N/mm
328.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.3
8.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.00 J
9.22 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.77 J
9.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.61 J
8.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.50 J
8.73 J
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