Experience the next generation of energetic daily training with the updated Asics Novablast 5, sporting new FF BLAST MAX cushioning
- Offset
- 8 mm
- Weight
- 9 oz
- Stack height (heel/toe)
- 41.5 mm/33.5 mm
- Surface
- Road

Softer Landings with Energized Toe-Offs
The ASICS Novablast is a versatile running shoe that has quickly risen as a favorite among runners everywhere, with its popularity showing no signs of stopping. The Novablast 5 takes performance to the next level with key updates including a softer foam, a premium new upper, and improved rockered geometry, ensuring an exceptional ride for any run.
Equipped with a full layer of Asics’ latest and most responsive daily training foam, FF BLAST MAX, the Novablast 5 offers softer landings and a more energized toe-off compared to previous models. The midsole is protected by an AHAR LO rubber outsole, providing a soft yet durable grip for reliable performance.
The new engineered jacquard mesh upper adds a modern touch with increased stretch, breathability, and durability. Whether you’re running long distances or tackling intense workouts, the ASICS Novablast 5 is designed to excel in any situation.
Features & Benefits:
- New FF BLAST™ MAX cushioning creates a softer, more responsive experience
- Breathable engineered jacquard mesh upper adds stretch, breathability, and durability
- AHAR LO outsole rubber increases durability while adding softer traction to each step
- Trampoline-inspired outsole design provides an energetic and bouncy experience
- Tongue wing construction helps mitigate tongue movement to improve fit
Brandy
Some of thr best running shoes!
Anonymous
Great daily trainer
Love this shoe for all-around use during marathon training!
Torri Rogers
Asics Men's Novablast 5
Excellent service and fast shipping every time! Thank you Marathon sports for consistently excellent service!!!
Anonymous
Great shoes!
I've been through several pairs of these and they are a good balance of cushion and spring. It was nice to find them on sale, and fast shipping, too.
Stu Newstat
The best shoe
Novablasts are such a great shoe. Workouts, long runs, daily trainers, it does it all.
Anonymous
Novablast 5
I've been running in the ASICS Novablast 5 for a few weeks now, and the cushioning feels incredibly soft and responsive on daily runs. They’re lightweight, comfortable, and make longer distances feel much easier on the legs.
ROBERT VILLARREAL
Perfect daily trainer
Best daily trainer I’ve worn in a long time. Great for easy runs yet the foam is very responsive when I need to pick up Pace.
ROBERT VILLARREAL
Perfect daily trainer
Best daily trainer I’ve worn in a long time. Great for easy runs yet the foam is very responsive when I need to pick up Pace.
Anonymous
Men Nova
Perfect! Best in class and pricing.
Harley Arantes
Very happy!
Excellent shoe. Very bouncey and well cushioned but not over cushioned. Highly recommend. You’ll feel the extra spring in each step.
Xzavier
Great colorway on a top tier running shoe!
Anonymous
Lot of products and fast shipping
Really satisfied by my asics marathon LA shoes. Good products and fast shipping. Very satisfied by the store.
Rob Chen
Great shoe
Really good daily trainer! Great stability.
Anonymous
Great daily trainer
I've had multiple pairs of Novablast 5s and reach for them on most runs throughout my training week
Kevin
Marathon Sports is always my go-to for running shoes. Amazing customer service, support. Thank you!
Great shoe
Second pair of novablast 5s and they are great again. Perfect for faster/longer/daily running or any mix of the 3. Will not be my last pair of novablasts
Eric Kim
Bouncier than previous gen
From the moment I put them on, I could tell the shoes got more bounce than Novablast4. I will have to see how they hold up but these shoes feel great. Also it looks better than novablast4 in my opinion.
Fred Ji
Perfect Daily Trainer for a Beginner Runner
I’m a beginner runner (6’0”, ~195–200 lbs) with slightly wide feet and a power-stride style, and this shoe has been amazing. Super comfortable, great cushioning without feeling too soft, and really easy on my knees and calves. Fits roomy and stable even for my foot shape. Honestly, couldn’t be happier.
Anonymous
Dependable Daily Trainer
It’s taken me a few years to accurately define my perfect “daily trainer” - and for me, it all comes down to durability, comfort, and consistency. Combine those 3 together and you get “dependable.” - The Novablast 5 is my favorite of the Novablast series by far (although I was a big fan of the 4 and 3 as well). I think what really does it this time is Asics’ overall rotation. With a Novablast for your daily/easy runs (that can handle some tempo too but no need if in the main rotation), Superblast for tempo/marathon pace runs, and Megablast for your long runs, you can’t top it, besides maybe throwing in the nimbus for true recovery but this is where Novablast shines because it can handle those perfectly as well. I’m usually not brand specific on rotations but this year it just makes sense. Add mara sports fast delivery, customer service and ease of returns on top of everything, and you’ve got a real winner. Pic taken at 50 miles. Literally these look brand new. (Granted I haven’t ran in wet conditions yet but still. Wild).
Juan Pablo Rivero
Great cushioned daily trainer
Cushioned daily, feels more cushiony than previous version. Had to order half a size up. I ran over 300mi in the previous version but these are so soft that I think they will last slightly less. The design is better and overall fit too.
Cesar Quezada
Great daily trainer!
I’ve always been a huge fan of the Novablast and this version is no different. It’s my go to daily trainer, along with the Adidias Evo SL!
Anonymous
Novablast 5’s are awesome
Great shoes and marathon sports team was great in helping me swap colors
Ramin Aliyev
Still one of the best daily trainers!
Bouncy, cushioned, and exciting to run in! Can easily pick up the pace for some fast strides during easy runs, and feels comfortable on long runs, as well as slow recovery jogs.
Anonymous
Novablast 5
best product Novablast 5
Anonymous
A Great Daily Trainer
These are awesome daily trainers for shorter, quicker workouts. Wouldn't recommend bringing them out over 15k/9mi, but anything shorter and they're a dream to wear. Nice and light, and they get the job done.
Anonymous
Novablast 5
Bought these to be an easy run shoe. They do a decent enough job handling that, plus some strides. When the shoes were brand new they were great. However, the foam is already starting to lose bounce around 150 miles.
Scott Kidney
Novablast is cushy!
Love these shoes for marathon training. Only complaint is the foam starts to degrade around 270 miles for me. Then I downgrade them to shorter runs to get a bit more lifespan.
Anonymous
ASICS novablast5
Ok. Staff should understand the details of an actual running shoe in regards to last etc. Instead of the customer picking a shoe they should be offering suggestions based on the customers desire