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 tenis asics gel quantum 90 preto branco 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 Timberland más vendidos the all-rounder you need.

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  • Super bouncy
  • Cushy feel for miles
  • Breathable
  • Light AF
  • Ready for cornering
  • Locks you in
  • Tongue stays in place
  • Grippy outsole
  • Mad durable
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Asics Gel-trabuco 10 Gtx Gore-tex Black Grey Women Running Cons

  • Asics Gel-Lyte V Lime Black-White
  • Stack heights higher than advertised

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 Gel-trabuco 10 Gtx Gore-tex Black Grey Women Running

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Who should NOT buy

Even though we find the ASICS Novablast 3 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.

If you need a little more wiggle room, have a look at las ASICS GT-2000 6 traen consigo el característico. And if you want a shoe that won't break the bank, the zapatillas de running ASICS niño niña asfalto pronador apoyo talón talla 28.5 is a budget option that will surprise you.

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Heel stack

The Timberland más vendidos a massively cushioned running shoe. And it was easily confirmed by our calliper 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 tonnes 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 34.2 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

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!

Asics-Novablast-3-forefoot-stack

Test results
Novablast 3 30.4 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 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.

ASICS Novablast 3 drop

Test results
Novablast 3 6.8 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
-0.2 mm
Drop
16.1 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 indeed one of the softest shoes not only from ASICS but on the market in general. At 13.5 HA, 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 20.9 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 330 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

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.

Asics-Novablast-3-freezer-test

Test results
Novablast 3 52%
Average 25%
Compared to 330 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
0%
Midsole softness in cold
63%

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.

ASICS Novablast 3 insole

Test results
Novablast 3 4.4 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 399 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Size and fit

The Timberland más vendidos a massively cushioned running shoe. And it was easily confirmed by our calliper 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!

Asics-Novablast-3-heel-stack

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

Size

Timberland más vendidos true to size (122 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 382 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

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 Footwear ASICS Patriot 13 1012B312 Smoke Blue Soothing Sea 400.

ASICS Novablast 3 toebox width at the widest part

Test results
Novablast 3 95.9 mm
Average 98.5 mm
Compared to 370 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
91.6 mm
Toebox width - widest part
104.9 mm

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. 

But in the third iteration, our feet never felt as if they were about to topple over!

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 3.4
Compared to 382 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
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 2.9
Compared to 366 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

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

ASICS Novablast 3 midsole width forefoot

Test results
Novablast 3 115.9 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
102.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
126.9 mm

Midsole width - heel

Back in the heel, we also found that the midsole gets wider than most road shoes.

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

ASICS Novablast 3 midsole width heel

Test results
Novablast 3 93.9 mm
Average 90.6 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
70.8 mm
Midsole width - heel
106.6 mm

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The Timberland más vendidos 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 28.1N
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Compared to 383 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

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 ASICS Novablast 3 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 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 404 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

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 ASICS Kayano 29 Leggings e calções Fitness ASICS.

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.

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Test results
Novablast 3 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 333 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
1
Breathability
5

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.

ASICS Novablast 3 outsole hardness

Test results
Novablast 3 83.0 HC
Average 79.7 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 384 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
56.1 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole thickness

The Novablast 3 manages to be a lightweight tempo 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!

ASICS Novablast 3 outsole thickness

Test results
Novablast 3 3.1 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

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.

Asics-Novablast-3-traction

Tongue padding

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Test results
Novablast 3 1.3 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
die asics schuhe mit dem besten preis-leistungsverhältnis für das lauftraining
0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

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

Asics-Novablast-3-tongue

And it stays in place, thanks to its gussets.

Asics-Novablast-3-gusseted-tongue

Test results
Novablast 3 Both sides (semi)

ASICS Novablast 3 vs. 2

They may not look radically different but the ASICS Novablast 3 and 2 have quite significant differences. These are the changes that make the third Novablast different: 

  • lighter by an ounce!
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A true all-rounder

Whether you're running fast or slow or running short or long distances, the ASICS Novablast 3 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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