ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 vs NOVABLAST 6: Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Heel Stack Height 44.7 mm

Weight 247.5 g (8.73 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 9.1 mm

Plate None

Heel Stack Height 41.9 mm

Weight 247.7 g (8.74 oz)

Heel-To-Toe Drop 8.8 mm

Plate None

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

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The ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 is a better running shoe than the ASICS NOVABLAST 6. They weigh about the same, but the SUPERBLAST 2 offers slightly better cushioning, a bit more energy return, and a smoother ride, making it an easier shoe to run in. Its cushioning also holds up significantly better as the distance builds, making it the better choice for long runs and a more comfortable option for a marathon if you're not racing. However, it's more expensive, and the NOVABLAST 6 is still a great daily training option if you're on a budget.

Variants

SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))

NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Khaki - (Men - US 9))

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Threshold

0.10

Half/Full Marathon Racing

7.7

7.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

8.3

7.3

Full Comparison

Half/Full Marathon Racing

7.7

7.4

5K/10K Racing

6.8

6.5

Long Run

7.9

7.4

Daily Training

8.2

7.9

Energy Return

7.4

7.2

Stability

7.5

7.1

Cushioning

8.6

8.5

Bounciness

6.8

6.9

Snappiness

7.2

6.6

Roll

7.6

6.5

True To Size

9.0

9.4

Wet & Warm Weather

Design

Weight

6.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo

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ASICS NOVABLAST 6 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo

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Weight

247.5 g (8.73 oz)

247.7 g (8.74 oz)

Stack Heights

Stack Height Photo

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Heel Stack Height

44.7 mm

41.9 mm

Forefoot Stack Height

35.6 mm

33.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop

9.1 mm

8.8 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop

8.0 mm

External Shape

3D Model Full Shoe

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Outsole Heel Width

95 mm (3.7")

90 mm (3.5")

Outsole Arch Width

76 mm (3.0")

78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width

118 mm (4.6")

116 mm (4.6")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio

2.13

2.15

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio

3.31

3.49

Internal Shape

3D Model Internal

Preview 3D

Internal Length

276 mm (10.9")

284 mm (11.2")

Internal Heel Width

63 mm (2.5")

62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width

95 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available

Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width

9.4

9.3

Forefoot Width Photo

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation

0.4 mm (0.016")

3.5 mm (0.136")

Toe TTS Deviation

-2.8 mm (-0.108")

-0.8 mm (-0.030")

Forefoot Fit: Height

8.4

6.0

Forefoot Height Photo

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Toe TTS Deviation

-2.2 mm (-0.085")

-4.7 mm (-0.186")

Arch Fit: Width

6.1

8.8

Arch Fit Photo

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Arch Width TTS Deviation

-5.7 mm (-0.223")

-2.2 mm (-0.088")

Length Fit

Toe Clearance Photo

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Heel Rocker Geometry

8.5

7.6

Heel Rocker Photo

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Heel Spring

33 mm (1.3")

24 mm (0.9")

Heel Apex Position

22.7%

15.0%

Heel Rocker Angle

25.2°

28.6°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry

7.5

7.3

Forefoot Rocker Photo

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Toe Spring

55 mm (2.2")

51 mm (2.0")

Toe Apex Position

69.7%

66.0%

Forefoot Rocker Angle

30.3°

27.0°

Foam

Primary Foam Picture

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Secondary Foam Picture

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ASICS NOVABLAST 6 Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name

FF BLAST TURBO+

FF BLAST MAX

Primary Foam Type

PEBA

POE

Secondary Foam Name

FF BLAST PLUS

FF TURBO²

Secondary Foam Type

Unknown

A-TPU

Laces

Laces Picture

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Lace Type

Flat

Width

5.0 mm (0.2")

6.0 mm (0.2")

Thickness

1.5 mm (0.1")

1.8 mm (0.1")

Stretch

14.0%

22.2%

Breathability

7.5

Breathability Video

Upper Breathability

Upper Microscope Photo

Time-To-Dry

7.5

Time-To-Dry Timelapse

Time-To-Dry Graph

Preview Graph

Time To 30% Dry

7.0 hrs

Time To 70% Dry

16.8 hrs

Time To Dry

23.8 hrs

Water Absorption

6.8

Dry Weight Photo

Wet Weight Photo

Water Absorbed

46.9%

Other Features

Other Features Photo

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Tongue Gusset Type

Fully-gusseted

Plate

None

Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return

7.3

6.4

Heel Compression Video

Heel Energy Return

Preview Graph

Heel Energy Return

77.2%

74.3%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return

7.4

7.6

Forefoot Compression Video

Forefoot Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Energy Return

77.9%

78.9%

Heel Cushioning

8.4

8.8

Heel Cushioning Picture

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Heel Cushioning

Preview Graph

Energy Absorbed At 550N

3.39 J

4.20 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N

10.61 J

10.65 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N

19.70 J

17.95 J

Forefoot Cushioning

8.9

8.3

Forefoot Cushioning Picture

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Forefoot Cushioning

Preview Graph

Energy Absorbed At 800N

5.56 J

5.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N

9.95 J

9.02 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N

14.90 J

12.85 J

Heel Firmness

7.3

6.0

Heel Firmness Graph

Preview Graph

Firmness At 550N

45.4 N/mm

36.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N

52.0 N/mm

47.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N

69.2 N/mm

66.7 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness

6.4

6.2

Forefoot Firmness Graph

Preview Graph

ASICS NOVABLAST 6 Forefoot Firmness Graph

Firmness At 800N

52.1 N/mm

49.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N

66.1 N/mm

65.4 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N

90 N/mm

92 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

8.3

7.3

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

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ASICS NOVABLAST 6 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km

9.44 J

7.91 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km

9.16 J

7.77 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km

8.89 J

7.69 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km

8.62 J

7.62 J

Rocker Stiffness

7.7

5.7

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Preview Graph

ASICS NOVABLAST 6 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker

107 N

55 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

7.8

7.3

Forefoot Bending Video

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Preview Graph

Forefoot Bending Energy Return

70.2%

66.9%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

6.8

6.0

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

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Forefoot Bending Resistance

Preview Graph

ASICS NOVABLAST 6 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness

11.1 N/mm

9.7 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force

259 N

218 N

Heel Compression Depth

6.2

7.0

Heel Compression Graph

Preview Graph

ASICS NOVABLAST 6 Heel Compression Graph

Heel Compression At 550N

12.1 mm

15.3 mm

Heel Compression At 1100N

21.2 mm

23.4 mm

Heel Compression At 1900N

27.4 mm

28.5 mm

Forefoot Compression Depth

6.7

6.8

Forefoot Compression Graph

Preview Graph

ASICS NOVABLAST 6 Forefoot Compression Graph

Forefoot Compression At 800N

15.3 mm

16.3 mm

Forefoot Compression At 1300N

19.7 mm

19.9 mm

Forefoot Compression At 2050N

22.7 mm

22.2 mm

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 vs NOVABLAST 6

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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Main Differences for Half/Full Marathon Racing

Threshold

Half/Full Marathon Racing

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning See Details

Full Comparison

Half/Full Marathon Racing

5K/10K Racing

Long Run

Daily Training

Energy Return

Stability

Cushioning

Bounciness

Snappiness

Roll

True To Size

Wet & Warm Weather

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

Heel Rocker Geometry

Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring

Heel Apex Position

Heel Rocker Angle

Forefoot Rocker Geometry

Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring

Toe Apex Position

Forefoot Rocker Angle

Foam

Primary Foam Picture

Secondary Foam Picture

Primary Foam Name

Primary Foam Type

Secondary Foam Name

Secondary Foam Type

Laces

Laces Picture

Lace Type

Width

Main Differences for

Half/Full Marathon Racing

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning