Our verdict

Putting the Novablast 3 on immediately felt like setting a brand-new standard for a daily trainer! We found it to be an exceptionally comfortable Кросівки asics gel-mai that can go fast and can go far. What's more, we felt as if we could even race in it in our next marathon too. Talk about versatility! And if you just want a light shoe that won't drag you down, the for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration is the all-rounder you need.

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  • Super bouncy
  • Cushy feel for miles
  • Breathable
  • Light AF
  • Asics Gel Lyte III "Miami Vice"
  • Locks you in
  • Renell Medrano's Ice Studios Links With ASICS
  • Grippy outsole
  • Mad durable
  • ASICS Patta Exclusive Gel-Lyte III

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  • Asics Gel Lyte 3 Colette x La mjc Middls

Audience verdict

91
Superb!

Who should buy

This shoe can do many things. And if you're eyeing a shoe that's any of the following, we think that the Novablast 3 might be the one for you: 

  • a running shoe for jogs and long, slow runs 
  • a daily trainer that's light and responsive for uptempo training 
  • asics chaussure de running gel glyde 3 femme

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Even though we find the for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration to be nearly perfect, it still has a few caveats here and there. One, it's a tad narrow. And two, it's more expensive now by $10.

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Breathability

The mesh upper on the Novablast 3 scores high on our breathability tests. You can see how much more smoke passes through it compared to the Кроссовки asics gt-2150 Asics Gel-Dedicate 7 Schoenen.

But on a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most breathable, we had to give it a 3 because it took a few seconds for the toebox material to release the smoke.

ASICS Gel "30 Years" Pack.

Test results
Novablast 3 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 226 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
1
Breathability
5

asics gel kayano trainer gore tex navy | Durability

Outsole hardness

We have absolutely no concerns regarding the outsole durability of the Novablast 3. First of all, it's the brand's reputable AHAR rubber and second, it's pretty hard!

Our durometer shows a reading of 83.0 HC which is firmer than the average measurement of road shoes.

for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration outsole hardness

Test results
Novablast 3 83.0 HC
Average 80.5 HC
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Compared to 277 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
54.9 HC
Outsole hardness
92.8 HC

Outsole thickness

The Novablast 3 manages to be a lightweight speed trainer without sacrificing outsole protection.

Measuring the thickness of rubber layering the shoe's bottom, we got 3.1 mm. This is as thick as the average!

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Test results
Novablast 3 3.1 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 296 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.6 mm

Weight

The lightness of this ASICS shoe made it feel at home for both fast and slow paces. 

Putting the shoe on our scale, we found that the for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration weighs only 8.5 oz (242g)! That's exactly how much we expect a speed-oriented trainer to weigh these days.

Test results
Novablast 3 8.54 oz (242g)
Average 9.35 oz (265g)
Compared to 297 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
5.26 oz (149g)
Weight
12.56 oz (356g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

The for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration is a massively cushioned running shoe. And it was easily confirmed by our caliper measurement.

Our tool showed an impressive 37.2 mm of heel stack height! That is almost 4 mm taller than the average road running shoe and is within 16% tallest shoes in our lab!

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We got tons of impact protection and underfoot comfort from the Novablast 3, no matter what distance we covered that day.

Test results
Novablast 3 37.2 mm
Average 33.6 mm
Compared to 296 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
7.6 mm
Heel stack
42.7 mm

asics gel kayano trainer gore tex navy | Forefoot stack

The shoe's forefoot cushioning is just as generous, measuring 30.4 mm of stack height. That's a good 6 mm taller than average!

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Test results
Novablast 3 30.4 mm
Average 25.0 mm
Compared to 296 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
7.6 mm
Forefoot stack
35.8 mm

Drop

However, to our surprise, the shoe's heel-to-toe drop turned out to be a little lower than stated. We measured it at 6.8 mm, while it is stated to be 8 mm.

But the good news is that it is not a critical deviation and doesn't affect the runner's experience.

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Test results
Novablast 3 6.8 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 296 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
-0.8 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Insole thickness

This ASICS shoe features a moderately padded insole. With a thickness of 4.4 mm, it is just about the same as the average.

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Test results
Novablast 3 4.4 mm
Average 4.5 mm
Compared to 292 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The shoe is comfy as hell! We found it to be so easy on our legs and body that running or walking in the shoe for hours feels like a breeze!

We attribute that to the shoe's very cushy and forgiving ride.

Checking the foam softness with a durometer, we can confirm that it is truly one of the softest shoes not only from ASICS but on the market in general. At 13.5 HA, it is It is 77% softer than the average.

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The new Flytefoam Blast+ midsole of the shoe has lots of pop and is very much capable of faster paces. 

Test results
Novablast 3 13.5 HA
Average 21.5 HA
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Compared to 224 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.5 HA

Difference in midsole softness in cold

Even when exposed to cold temperatures (20 minutes in our freezer) and getting 52% firmer, the Flytefoam Blast+ still remains much softer than most running shoes at room temperature.

With a durometer measurement of 20.5 HA, the Novablast 3 is 47% softer than the average "frozen" foam.

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Test results
Novablast 3 51.9%
Average 25.6%
Compared to 223 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
0%
Difference in midsole softness in cold
100%

Stability

Lateral stability test

Despite the extra stack, the ride felt quite stable and secure to us.

In our opinion, this is thanks to the combination of the shoe's snug-fitting upper and stable midsole. Prior to this version, the foam was too squishy, which compromised the shoe's surefootedness. 

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Torsional rigidity

One of the key contributing factors to the shoe's stability is the amount of torsional rigidity in its platform. And the best way we can assess this is by twisting the shoe with our hands.

The Novablast 3 has a lot of stiffness to it! It convinced us to rate it as 4 out of 5 on a scale where 5 is the stiffest.

 

Test results
Novablast 3 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 275 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

As for the heel portion of the shoe, despite its soft and flexible nature, we have zero complaints regarding its ability to hold the heel in place.

Subjectively assessing the heel stiffness, we gave it 2 out of 5, where 5 is the stiffest.

Test results
Novablast 3 2
Average 2.8
Compared to 259 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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Based on our caliper measurement, the widest part of the shoe's forefoot midsole is 115.9 mm. This is almost 3 mm wider than average.

for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration midsole width forefoot

Test results
Novablast 3 115.9 mm
Average 113.7 mm
Compared to 297 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
100.5 mm
Asics Pipo Logo
126.5 mm

Midsole width in the heel

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Our caliper shows that the widest part here is 93.9 mm, almost 4 mm wider than average.

for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration midsole width heel

Test results
Novablast 3 93.9 mm
Average 90.5 mm
Compared to 297 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
74.9 mm
Midsole width in the heel
106.6 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

The for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration is not from the flexible bunch but it's right at the average across all of our lab-tested shoes.

We should note, however, that a moderate level of stiffness makes the shoe's ride more propulsive.

Test results
Novablast 3 30.6N
Average 29.1N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 279 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
2.2N
Stiffness
94.4N

Grip / Traction

Whether you're running city miles or on paved surfaces, dirt roads, steep, wet, and loose gravel, the outsole of the third Novablast is awesome.

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Size and fit

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The Novablast 3 has a very snug one-to-one fit but it never felt constricting on our medium-width feet.

Asics-Novablast-3-forefoot

Measuring the toebox at its widest part, our caliper showed 96 mm which is only 2 mm narrower than the average of road shoes. But this might still be narrow enough for wide-footed runners to consider more spacious alternatives.

for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration toebox width at the widest part

Test results
Novablast 3 95.9 mm
Average 98.3 mm
Compared to 297 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
89.5 mm
ASICS Gel Saga CMYK "Black"
109.1 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The shoe's tongue comes in a unique shape that molds to the ankle. But it works! We experienced no shifting, sliding, or bunching throughout the run. Plus, it's protective against lace bites.

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And it stays in place, thanks to its gussets.

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Test results
Novablast 3 Both sides (semi)

Comfort

Tongue padding

To our great surprise, the tongue is only 1.3 mm thick and yet does the job!

Asics-Novablast-3-tongue-thickness

Test results
Novablast 3 1.3 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 294 running shoes
Ténis ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22 rosa branco mulher
0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

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They may not look radically different but the for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration and 2 have quite significant differences. These are the changes that make the third Novablast different: 

  • lighter by an ounce!
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  • new mesh upper plus gusseted tongue creates a more supportive fit

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Whether you're running fast or slow or running short or long distances, the for more updates on the latest upcoming BAIT x ASICS collaboration will keep you covered. It's an out-and-out versatile shoe. Throughout our run tests, we've done just about everything in this running shoe and the shoe delivered every time!

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