ASICS NOVABLAST 5 vs SUPERBLAST 3

The ASICS NOVABLAST 5 and ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 sit in the same genre-bending BLAST family, but they don't feel like direct equivalents. The NOVABLAST 5 is the modern daily trainer. It has soft and energetic FF Blast Max foam, which provides good cushioning and a stable enough platform to make easy runs, recovery days, and regular mileage fun and lively. The SUPERBLAST 3, however, is a non-plated super trainer and the more capable "do-it-all" shoe, from daily training and uptempo work to long runs and marathon training. Its higher-stack FF LEAP and FF BLAST PLUS midsole setup delivers stronger cushioning and better responsiveness, providing a ride that holds up better as the miles build. You'll likely prefer the NOVABLAST 5 if you're looking for a highly cushioned, yet still fun, daily trainer, but the SUPERBLAST 3 is the better pick if you're looking for a versatile trainer to do it all.