Asics Novablast 4 - (Completely unbiased review)
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2024
- Here's my Asics Novablast 4 review! The Asics Novablast 3 was one of my favourite shoes from last year... a great daily trainer that could do it all (except grip in wet conditions!) Version 4 is about to launch in a few weeks time (1st December) but I managed to buy a pair at the NYC marathon expo so here are my likes, dislikes, the full specs and my thoughts on if it's worth upgrading or finding a discount deal on the 3's. Oh and we'll be answering if they've sorted out the wet weather grip issues too.. follow along for the deep dive!
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Changes from Novablast 3
1:34 Facts & Figures
3:51 Likes
5:31 Dislikes
7:34 Shoe combos
8:05 Is it worth the upgrade? - Sport
Thank you Ben and Sarah for the review. Always excited to watch the content you produce. 😊
Just got a pair of these because my ds trainers died and they do not have produce it anymore. Did my first run in them last night they felt great! I did not find any heating issues and mind you, I live in Singapore which is hot and humid all year round. Really love this shoe and excited to put more mileage on them!
A few years ago, I was new to running and bought the new balance 1080v10, and what a great daily shoe served me very well. Recommended by you ben. Time for an update so who do i look to, only ben parkes! Nexy daily shoe sorted thank you very much!!!
Cheers for the review Ben! Got to stick with the Superblast by the sounds of it. Absolutely love that shoe. It’s been my do it all shoe but nearing its end at around 500k.
Love the Novablast 3, brought them back in late May and in between the end of April and beginning of August I ran 5k,10k,half marathon, full marathon,a 24hr ultra and a 100 miler ultra in them and they still have some bounce.I'm definitely staying with the Novablast but not sure the 3 or 4.
Thanks for the review, Ben!
Great review Ben. You're channel was recommended to me a couple months ago after securing a place in next year's London Marathon (my first one) and I've already bought one of your training plans as I'm vying for a sub-4hr time. Been a huge headache over trainer selection (my Novablast 1's had been amazing but they're dead now) and I decided to stick with Asics, so I've been waiting for a review on the 4's, or to pick up a discounted 3. Considered the Velocity Nitro 2, Glycerine 20 and Triumph 20 and really enjoyed your reviews on those, but I've taken the plunge and picked up a couple of pairs of 3's to do my training and race day after everything you've said. Can't wait to start your training plan in January and get this sub-4!!!
Welcome! The 3's will be a great choice for you, really capable shoe over all sorts of distances and speeds. How exciting you've got London coming up! All the best with your training!
@@BenParkes Thanks very much!
its good to hear in the comments that people were getting more mileage in the novablast 3 than I was expecting, given initially it seemed like there wasnt as much rubber there than in previous versions. But, living in the UK, wet weather grip is an absolute must! Unless the v4 gets a TR version, Ill have to settle for either the version 2 or if theres still some around, the version 1s.
Got a pair of these after your review. I love them!! Thanks
Great review! You nailed it about them taming down version 4 so it’s not good enough to buy over the Superblast. Glad I have a few pair of version 3. The only shoe reviewer I trust on CZcams.
hi, I'm new to your channel. running my first full marathon next year. my first running shoe was an Asics Gel Nimbus 24. love the cushioning however my middle toe already died. I have amazing runs from these I hit a lot of PBs. Just today i bought Nike zoom fly 5. i was torn between nike invincible run 3 but ended up buying zoom fly 5 because of unsecurity from the heel side of the shoe. thank you for the honest reviews. It does make a difference because you bought all of them :)
Unbiased Great review! Thanks for pros and cons! Of course I Subscribed and hit thumbs up!
I already tried alphafly, vaporfly2 and ultra boost but I still really enjoy my Novablast3 on daily basis. I like its poppy feeling. My own shoe of the year is still Novablast3, but at the same time I am so looking forward to Novablast4.
Have enjoyed very much the first 2 versions and still with my eyes to get a pair of v3. Great overall shoe! looking forward to this new iteration.
For me the Novablast 3 is the greatest everyday shoe ever to be made! Had mine for more than 1200km, still good as new. I'm thinking of buying myself another Novablast 3 since I love them so much.
Thanks as ever Ben. Really love the Novablast 3; currently have 3 pairs in rotation at different stages of wear and have the Superblast for events. Looking forward to trying these ones soon 😊
You are right in what you say about Nova 4 Vs Superblast. No point in having too much overlap or most will not upgrade to the SB. The SB is exceptional, and lasting (I’m 700+ Kms in mine and still poppy). Where the Nova’s fall short, the SB picks up and takes it to the next level. Well worth the extra dollar dollar bills yo!!!
Thank for sharing your honest review. Whenever company is saying they will use recycled materials I'm a bit skeptical about the quality and if they did not sacrifice too much of performance. Hence instead of buying nimbus I'm buing magnify from puma. You have to try it! Amazing feeling and grip for European weather😊
Hey Ben I love this review!!!! I would love to see your opinions on the New Balance SC trainer v2! They are my new stable for daily trainers for all of my runs from easy recovery pace of 9-10 minute mile all the way to tempo and speed work at 5-7 minute mile. I think it's a great max cushion shoe for people like me who loves that softness and cushion but with high energy return and not too squishy where it feels lagging the speed. Anyways hopefully we will see your review on those
Sold my NB1080 v12 and Saucony Speed 2 and really enjoy the Speed 3 at the moment. Which does the job of both previous pairs! Much more stable and suitable for daily running.
Love speed 3, careful on the newer releases, a few subtle changes I have noticed, one being laces, lockdown
Great colour 😊 Had an Adidas pair years ago the same look - loved it 🥰
Think I’d buy a pair on looks alone 🎉
Some are saying the NV 4 is getting more similar to the Superblast. And you are right. If that is case, I’d get the 4 in a heartbeat.
ASICS Superblast and the Adidas Takumi Sen 9 are my shoes of the year!!
Really intrigued by this. Currently with Saucony endo Speed as a daily trainer... After your video I'm tempted to try these for the next block. :/
Chartreuse green is a go! My everyday shoe in the presence day is Saucony Triumph 20. Did like the Asics Nova blast 3 and had no complaints in everyday training.
Superblast shoe of the year on my view
very hard to argue with that!
I do love my NB3s. When they wear out, I'll consider the new ones
Thanks for the review !!!
Went from 10180 v12 I think to a pair of Novablast 3s, you really cannot compare the two.
The comfort and confidence I have in the asics is so much higher than the 1080s.
True to size for me, love this edition of the Novablast
I have Mach 5 and just got these yesterday. I'm soooo excited to run in them tomorrow!!
Thanks for the review Ben. When you review the 1080 V13, could you please compare the two, which one is more comfortable and which one is more responsive to you. And maybe to Saucony Triumph 21? Thanks :)
If the NB4 is less responsive then the NB3 then the Triumph 21 is more responsive. Tried that one just like the 1080 v13 which felt dull and bulky.
That's the plan! Glad you liked the review.
Thanks Ben..you’ve helped me decide my next runner..👍
Love that colourway!
Cant wait to see this! 😊
I love the Novablast 3s. I don't think they lack traction too badly, I've definitely run in far worse!
I don't like recently how shoes in the 'everyday trainer' category are getting so expensive. I can understand dropping £200+ for carbon supershoes that will probably take your pbs down a significant amount. But £150+ for shoes that only really need to be good enough to not make you injured and hate running is hard to justify. And it's becoming the standard. Might wait til the Novablast 5s come out and try to find these at a reduced price.
Running already has a problem of being an overwhelmingly middle class and consumerist sport. Not as bad as cycling is, but it's getting worse
There are always other options available. Puma Velocity Nitro 2 can be found for 40€ these days and it's really good daily trainer.
Totally agree on the cost going crazy. The supershoes seem to have whet the appetite of the manufacturers to price gouge.
@@justoutlaw6423 the Velocity 1 is still my favourite daily trainer of all time. And I think it cost me 36 quid.
Yes, I just paid £160 for the New Balance 1080 v13, which is just an every day shoe. It's crazy expensive now. There are always 'deals' on out going models though.. some of the Novablast v3 deals are quite good. Or have a look for the Puma's or Reebok as they represent good value.
@superfuzzydunlop I take it you've heard of Tracksmith! They are just as pretentious as Rapha used to be under Simon Mottram! 😂😂 They actually have a 1hr 24 min "advert" on youTube which literally just follows a lady as she cranks out a long run in a picturesque setting.
Rapha have toned it down a bit recently, but there's clearly a market for people who think Running is some kind of existential experience that borders on religion!
Just ordered my second pair of puma velocity nitro 2 after putting over 1000 kms in the first pair. At 80 pounds with a discount code I don't think there is a better daily shoe!. 👌
I have both the Novablast 3 road and the Novablast 3 TR trail. I have absolutely loved them. I don't care about the traction because I'm a fair weather runner and retreat to the treadmill in the winter!
Lmao, me as well! Cold winter and hot summer days are my weakness!
Hopeful for this one. I've been looking for an Asics shoe with the toebox comfort of the Noosa but the extra cushion of the Nimbus. I'll have to give it a try and see. Thanks for the review!!
Sounds like it could be a good shoe for you. Happy running!
Thanks! Just tried my new pair, my first speedy running shoes & took 5 seconds of a segment pb (0.5min/ mile!) 💪
Love my Novablast 4’s! I’m currently using them with 2 pairs of Gel Nimbus 25’s, a pair of 26’s & a pair of Kinvara Pro’s! Loving my line up so far! Have a pair of Hyperion Max that I won at work to add in soon!
Pretty awesome how we both have the same shoe rotation 🤯🤯
Really can't wait to see what you think about the 1080 v13. I figured that's where I'm headed soon
Will be using it next week.. but at £160 the price is already annoying me!!
A timely review since my Novablast 2s are coming to the end of their 'service life' and just this afternoon I was pondering whether to wait for the 4s, or save myself £30-40 and get the 3s. Based on your conclusions here I'll do the latter. Thank you Ben!
How many miles did you get out of your V2?
@@brendalogan3784 on about 400km/250 miles at the moment...they're not quite dead yet, but I like to replace before I start noticing increased impact on my shins and knees. Also as Ben mentions in the video with the 3s and 4s, the grip isn't brilliant and that's wearing away as well.
I think that's a wise choice! Happy running!
Any thoughts on this vs. Novablast 3 as primarily a treadmill shoe? Or something entirely different that would be better? Thanks for the great video!
Ill definitely buy these again love them
I loved the Novablast 3, and when it wore out I switched to the Adidas Boston 12. I prefer the Boston 12 ~ it feels more responsive, easier to run fast in, and has better grip.
The Puma Deviate Nitro 2 are some of the best shoes I’ve used. Plus they’re quite grippy
My favourite shoe as well just bought another pair of them
Are they an everyday run trainer?
@@dallan7740for me no as they have a plate but if it is raining or the ground is wet they are my go to shoe
@@dallan7740 Definitely
totally agree! DN2 > NB3 for me
I often run on gravel or light trails in the forest, so some decent outsole grip is really important to me. The 3TR is still really great for me 👍🏼
Love the nimbus 25 for recovery runs 🏃♂️ but me favourite and newly converted to them last month Is the addias adizero prime strung ,
I found the Novablast 3 LE great for running through a Turkish summer. 30 degrees plus.
Hi Ben, love my Novablast 3 TR but after 1100km I guess it’s time to replace them. Just started your marathon plan. I already have the metaspeed edge. What would you recommend would be the best shoe for a marathon (target sub 4hrs) and training: meta edge, Novablast 4 or superblast? Thanks
Good Luck Ben
Great video! New runner question. I am new to running and currently going through my first training block for my first marathon in late Feb. and I am running slow, goal sub 4:00 marathon so not breaking records here. I have been running in Endorphin Speed 3 which I have loved for 90% of my runs. Now that I am into 18 and 20 mile long runs for my training, my legs are really sore for the last 5+ miles and hard to finish the run. Considering I need to go 26 miles, do you think the NB4 is a good shoe that would be better for my legs in the marathon or is shoe not the problem and I need more training?
I've had the Novablast 2 & 3 and I think they're a great value shoe for a casual runner who wants one shoe to do it all. They can do long miles, easy miles, and pick up the pace just fine. I've gotten good durability on mine, too, with 500 miles on the Novablast 3 and it's still in decent condition.
The LE version of the novablast 3 also have a flare and is lighter. And often heavily discounted. Got mine for 80€
I can't wait for this one to drop (especially in that colour!!) My NB2s are almost at retirement age (my 365 day challenge is kicking their butt!!)
Hi Ben. I’m considering this shoe to break in and run my first full marathon in about a month. I’m coming from a Hoka Mach 5, which is really the only running shoe I’ve ever known. Do you think the Novablast 4 is a good choice for a first-time marathoner targeting a sub-4? And do I have enough time to break in something new? Would really appreciate any advice.
Love the Metaspeed Edge+ Get on it & you are rewarded
It's true the comparison with SB, that is much expensive. I am glad I picked up one back then, and clocked in 1500km.
I ordered these in US 11.5 and 12. I am normally a 12. Upon trying them on in the house I decided to go with the 11.5. I had a thumb width in length at the end with my heel firmly locked into the rear of the shoe. I ran up and down the hallway multiple times and it just felt right. A little clunky, but the size felt right. However, once I ran in them I regretted sizing down. I had to re-lace the shoes multiple times on my 10km run. My foot just kept shifting forward no matter how tight I did the laces, especially when going down hill. I'm going to sell the 11.5s and send the 12s back. I just didn't get enough out of the run to justify trying the 12s. The bounce disappeared after about 500 metres and then they just felt energy sapping and blocky. They also felt like they were almost bottoming out, which at a 40mm plus stack, I just don't understand. Anyway, not for me.
The brooks hyperion max was my favorite shoe of this year, The Topo Cyclone 2 is a close second.
Is nova blast 3 true to size? I just picked up a pair of endorphin speed 3 and had to go up 1/2 size because wide foot. 9 to 9.5. Would you recommend 1/2 size up for wider foot? I found some on sale.😜 great review
Gorgeous shoes
Novablasts 1 2 & 3 are all amazing shoes , I've done some really high mileage in them all . The MK4 is bound to be good so I'll be buying a pair . I also like the way ASICS are not greedy price wise so deserve to be at the top 🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️🏃♂️👍
Definitely Adios Pro 3. It does everything well. It’s not the fastest shoe but anything from easy pace to race pace is simply comfortable. And price (if you can get 50dollars cheaper) is spot on for me. Retail price is maybe it’s only drawback
Great video man! Would u recommend these or the NB 1080v13 for a heavier runner (210lbs) that's strictly runs 5km and 10km easy to moderate paced runs?
i would try the v4 once its available where im at.
For now my NB3 has reached 735km (will continue using it in dry conditions), and just got myself new NB3TR last week .
My NB1 has long retired, reached 761km. I felt nb3 more bouncier than nb1
My best for the year is Boston 12. 1080v13 is most comfortable and good for casual as well.
Best daily trainer ‘plus’ is the Endorphin Speed 3 for me. Loved the Superblast but just too expensive. Really liked the NB 3, already on my second pair but not as fun to run as the Speed 3 or the Mach 5. Shoe of the year is the Magic Speed 3 for me. Such a light, fast and responsive shoe. Every tempo of interval training has been such a joy when wearing these shoes.
Same type of choice for me. What’s your race shoe? I’m still confused to choose between endorphin pro 3 and adios pro 3
@@alifrahim9093 Endorphin Pro 3. Very nice, stable, responsive and fast shoe.
I’ve tried nearly them all and agree speed 3 is the best. I race in Nike but might change that to endorphins.
Magic speed 3 are amazing
Endorphin speed 3 is a nice allaround for long distances, tempodays and also easyruns. For race i will go for the metaspeedsky+ (marathon) shorter (edge+) and the vapor3. I will like to try the novablast4 (never use a version before)
Thanks for the review. have you tried the New Balance 1080 v13s yet? I'd be curious to hear your take, as I know you liked the more polarizing V12s.
Will be using them this week.. review soon!!
Got some Novablast 3s on sale a couple of weeks ago for $79 US. It's a good shoe, but a little narrow. Sounds like they made the 4 a little wider, which is a good thing for me.
Yes v4 is a little wider. Great bargain hunting getting some v3 for 79 dollars!
A wet-weather-shoes video would be great 👍 😀 the grip on my Gel-Nimbus 25 is bad on wet road!
It comes in wide too. Same color ways as well thankfully
Thank you for your review. I want to know if I can run a Marathon (42.2 Km) in Novablast 4. I don't want a carbon plated shoe. I am a fairly slow runner, about 6 hours I take.
I don’t like the lime green colour partly because I don’t have socks to match with it. Glad there is a range of colours to choice.
Green for the win 🏆
Good review, totally agree, but mine have never been slippery on wet gronds, and i live in rainy Norway. All ASIC shoes are the best shoes in the marked, and for the best buy for your money.
I think they make the upper a bit warm on purpose so they can sell you the se summer edition
If you thought 2 and 3 were the best, this review makes me skeptical that this is a good shoe. #1 was, and still is, the best.
With the 3 I ran 8 hours and 100km with good/excellent results (even though many people here on CZcams pseudo "personal trainers" said it wasn't good!) and I no longer had tendon problems with drop 8 unlike before I ran with a drop 12 and then the roll is excellent even if it took a little time before "taming" them because at the beginning I felt like I was hopping instead of running. This version 4 weighs a little more, but the sole seems better distributed and if they hold the road well this is a very important point.....But is the 4 really that much better than the 3? I'll try it and then I'll tell you!
P.s: this is a high-performance shoe for marathons up to 100km, don't listen to the "personal trainer" guys here on CZcams who tell you that it's only good for 10km and half distances........
Ben, I'm running in the Superblast and noticed the complete lack of grip in the rain. I had similar problems in the Nike Air Tempos... that I replaced with the Superblast. Is there a truer replacement for the Nike Air Tempos without having to buy a distance-limited carbon plate shoe? The superblast don't give that energy return that the Tempos did. Thanks Ben, I've been enjoying your videos for years.
The tempos are a pretty unique trainer.. personally prefer the superblast over these now, much smoother. If you like the tempos then get another pair I'd say!
Best shoe has to be my Boston 12s… does everything… awesome!
What these like vs Nike Pegasus in terms of fitting to size ? Would they be worth try when replacing my old Pegasus 39 any suggestions?
Enjoying hoka Mach 5 at the moment
Hoka Mach 5 has been a solid choice this year! Need to try this though!
Another great shoe!
agree. got them a couple of weeks ago. done solid intervals in them, then a 45 mile ultra 10 days later! versatile. decent support.
It comes in wide actually in the US online store.
Ben, I currently have the Nimbus 25 for my recovery shoe, Christmas is around the corner and I was torn between the superblast and Nova 3 for all other principles, now the 4 is out that’s thrown a spanner in the works 😆. With price not being an issue and with currently having the Nimbus 25, do you feel the extra money is warranted on the superblast or will the Nova 3/4 match up. Thank you in advance
If money is no issue then go with the superblast!
@@BenParkes 🫡
I want Superblast2
Best shoe i ever had! i have run for over 30years. No problem after 750km in 1.5month
Ok, I got them last week and wore them on 2 runs and I find them overheating for me even in early mornings. I live on a tropical island. My Mach 5 is much more breathable. What is the upper on the 3s? Should I return them and get those instead?
Had a couple of Novablasts 1 - loved that shoe!
Also bought the version 3 - which I found too warm and a little heavy and had issues with some hot spots, yet still enjoyed the speed and the spring.
If they take some if the spring away, don't fix the heat and make it heavier while increasing the price (the old model was easily buyable for 120) then I guess I will have to find a new favourite shoe line...
I'm about to return a pair of Hoka Clifton 8. 30 day trial and they are awful. Too narrow in the middle foot where the hard arch inside support makes my feet ache and my toes ache also which I would put down to the forefoot not having enough cushioning.
I've always been an ASICS man, and usually have the cumulus range. I thought I'd try Hoka for a change and wish I didn't. But they're being returned and now looking at sticking to ASICS.
I'm a UK size 11. I weight about 15 stone, athletic ISH build. I'm a mid to heel foot striker and I have standard width (10.5cm) feet.
Would these nova blast 4 be a recommendation?
Please do a 100 miles review. Is the foam holding up ?
How long until ASICS usually add more colourways?
Black's always the best colour ❤
They released a TR version of the Novablast 4. Will you buy it?
Hi, could you help me out I'm currently using endorphin speed 2 in uk 7.5.
Would I be the same size in the novablast 4 ?
How would you compare it to superblast?
I’m wearing nike vomero 17 size 11 and I’m wondering if I should go pick up size 11 or 11.5? 😅😅
Can't see what these shoes can offer in comparison to my £60 NB Rebel v3s.
Just picked up same exact color way love it and have 12 mi in them feel they are getting better as I run in them… I was able to pick them for 92.00 through roadrunner sports could not say no