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Heel Stack Height
46.6 mm
Weight
232.6 g (8.20 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.1 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
Our Verdict
ASICS SUPERBLAST 3
ASICS NOVABLAST 6
The ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 is a better shoe than the ASICS NOVABLAST 6. It's lighter, much livelier, and more protective, making it the pick for long runs and marathon training. The NOVABLAST 6 is more stable and still has amazing cushioning, plus it's cheaper, so it's the better pick for most recreational runners.
Variants
- SUPERBLAST 3 (Cobalt Burst/Light Orange - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 3 (Seashell/Sun Coral - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Khaki - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
8.0
7.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.1
7.3
Weight
7.1
6.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
7.1
6.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
232.6 g (8.20 oz)
247.7 g (8.74 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
46.6 mm
41.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
39.5 mm
33.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.1 mm
8.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
96 mm (3.8")
90 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
79 mm (3.1")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
119 mm (4.7")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.06
2.15
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.01
3.49
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
284 mm (11.2")
Internal Heel Width
67 mm (2.6")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
10
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.3 mm (-0.010")
3.5 mm (0.136")
Toe TTS Deviation
-0.2 mm (-0.009")
-0.8 mm (-0.030")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.8
6.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.106")
-4.7 mm (-0.186")
Arch Fit: Width
6.0
8.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-5.8 mm (-0.229")
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.2
7.6
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
20 mm (0.8")
24 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
20.0%
15.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
18.4°
28.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.7
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
55 mm (2.2")
51 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
66.7%
66.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
28.8°
27.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
FF LEAP
FF BLAST MAX
Primary Foam Type
A-TPU
POE
Secondary Foam Name
FF BLAST PLUS
FF TURBO²
Secondary Foam Type
Unknown
A-TPU
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
15.0%
22.2%
Breathability
7.5
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
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Upper Microscope Photo
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Time-To-Dry
6.8
7.5
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
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Time To 30% Dry
7.6 hrs
7.0 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
18.9 hrs
16.8 hrs
Time To Dry
28.8 hrs
23.8 hrs
Water Absorption
7.3
6.8
Dry Weight Photo
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Wet Weight Photo
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Water Absorbed
43.7%
46.9%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
7.7
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
79.2%
74.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.9
7.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
80.4%
78.9%
Heel Cushioning
9.3
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.47 J
4.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.96 J
10.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
20.73 J
17.95 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.5
8.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.85 J
5.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
11.71 J
9.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
17.03 J
12.85 J
Heel Firmness
5.1
6.0
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
34.3 N/mm
36.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
43.1 N/mm
47.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
60.2 N/mm
66.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
4.0
6.2
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
41.8 N/mm
49.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
54.4 N/mm
65.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
75 N/mm
92 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.1
7.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.71 J
7.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
10.42 J
7.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
10.25 J
7.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
10.10 J
7.62 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.7
5.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
107 N
55 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.5
7.3
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
68.0%
66.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.7
6.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
12.1 N/mm
9.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
239 N
218 N
Heel Compression Depth
7.6
7.0
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
16.0 mm
15.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
25.5 mm
23.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
31.6 mm
28.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
8.0
6.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
19.1 mm
16.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
23.9 mm
19.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
27.2 mm
22.2 mm
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