It is made of a net mesh that is very breathable.
The upper unit follows suit to running shoes that you regularly encounter. However, once I laced up tighter (as I will address below) and got used to the fit, I found that they fit true to size. As I have mentioned throughout, with the room in the toe box and the slippage while running, I felt that I needed a smaller size by a half a size. Let’s start off with size and if the ASICS NOVABLAST fits true to size. I myself could not tell the difference between this type of rubber used for tread and the rubber used on the ASICS Gel Nimbus 22 or other similar running shoes.
The claim here from ASICS is that,” Strategically positioned in critical areas of the outsole, this exceptionally durable compound is 50% more durable than standard ASICS High Abrasion Rubber.” I found that outsole gripped well on all surfaces and held up well in general.ĪSICS has made the outsole out of high abrasion rubber. The outsole of the shoe is constructed so that all of the areas of the foot that can strike the ground are all covered with tread. I did eventually get used to the gait and have no issues now. This made me feel as if I was pigeon toeing myself while running. I felt that the heel on the outside of each shoe felt to slope inward slightly. Another item worth mentioning is the fact that the cushioning did take some time to get used to in terms of gait. The hard angles and cuts that are in the heel are not something that I see as visually appealing. Like James Brown had soul…but again…it comes at a price. When you lace up for the first time you are going to feel the responsive nature of the shoe. If you recall the old Moon Shoes from back in the day, you will instantly be transported back in time to jumping around your neighborhood in those bad boys. The sole unit for the ASICS NOVABLASTS is all about the new FlyteFoam. After the first stride…I was sold…on the cushioning that is. I logged a few miles for the first run on the road. I am not used to this aspect so I initially thought that I needed a half size smaller. The toe box allowed for movement of the toes. However, after lacing up…they provided ample room. Upon trying them on, I was surprised since the shoe looks narrow. Then came the first run… and I was able to accept some of the eccentricities of the shoe design. If we first talk about aesthetics, as I have mentioned before, the visual aspects of the ASICS NOVABLASTS left a lot to be desired.įrom the aggressive colors to the heel geometry, I was not a fan… visually.
The sole unit, in my opinion, is a bit aggressive in terms of style. You will never again need to run with reflectors on because no one will miss the bright blue shoes with neon orange laces. My honest/blunt first impression of the ASICS NOVABLAST was that these shoes were ugly. If you think that this is your typical ASICS running shoe…think again and read on. The new tech offered with the FlyteFoam, and the new tread system is innovative and appears to be headed in a good and interesting direction. Nike, HOKA, Adidas and Altra… and even break away from their own go-to line of the Nimbus and Kayano. I don’t throw around the term innovative (at all) but it appears that ASICS is trying to distance themselves from their competitors, i.e. In the end, I as well as you want to know one thing…is the shoe worth all the hype. Many will use terms like innovative and breaking the mold. There is a lot of good about the NOVABLAST line. I love new technology and don’t get me wrong when you read this review. Well, folks…this is not the case.Ĭoming in at 130 dollars a pair, the ASICS NOVABLAST are in my opinion a slightly high price point for a pair of shoes. I thought I was in for a typical ASICS ride (run) and that before even trying on the ASICS NOVABLAST that I could make some logical assumptions as to what the ASICS NOVABLAST had to offer. As I reviewed the ASICS Gel Nimbus 22, I was in this boat.
To date when a new shoe has been released by ASICS, one could make some basic assumptions regarding the shoe. Take a deep breath and get ready for a running shoe that is not your typical shoe that we have grown accustomed to being released by ASICS.
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