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Updated Feb 23, 2026 04:50 PM
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Updated Feb 16, 2026 04:53 PM
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))
- SONICBLAST (Black/Blue Fade - (Women - US 7))
- SONICBLAST (Citron/Tranquil Teal - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
Plate
Full Comparison
Weight
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
Forefoot Stack Height
Heel-To-Toe Drop
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
Outsole Arch Width
Outsole Forefoot Width
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
Internal Heel Width
Internal Forefoot Width
Wide Sizing Available
Forefoot Fit: Width
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
Toe TTS Deviation
Forefoot Fit: Height
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
Arch Fit: Width
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
Length Fit
Toe Clearance Photo
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Plate
Heel Energy Return
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
Heel Cushioning
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
Forefoot Cushioning
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
Heel Firmness
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
Firmness At 1100N
Firmness At 1900N
Forefoot Firmness
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
Firmness At 1300N
Firmness At 2050N
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
ASICS NOVABLAST 5
ASICS SONICBLAST
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