ASICS Novablast 6 vs ASICS Novablast 5

ASICS

Novablast 6

ASICS

Novablast 5

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

ASICS Novablast 6
- Latest version (2026)
ASICS Novablast 5
- Previous version (2025)
- Also made for: Long runs, Tempo runs

Runometry Index

Same profile: their indexes compare directly.

ASICS Novablast 6

Runometry Index

84/100

Train

Versatile

No. 3 of 87 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Very good

Cushioning37.5 mm: +44.0 pts
Lightness253 g: +25.7 pts
FoamTPU: +14.0 pts

ASICS Novablast 5

Runometry Index

86/100

Train

Versatile

No. 3 of 87 where it would stand among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Excellent

Cushioning37.5 mm: +55.0 pts
Lightness255 g: +31.1 pts
Foam

Side by side

Same drop: 8 mm
Same heel stack: 41.5 mm

ASICS Novablast 6ASICS Novablast 5

Runometry Index

Runometry Index 84/100 86/100

Scored among Versatile same for all

Price

Catalogue price USD 155 USD 150

Best price found Not specifiedNot specified

Specifications

Weight 253 g 255 g

Drop 8 mm same for all

Heel stack 41.5 mm same for all

Forefoot stack 33.5 mm same for all

Midsole foam FF TURBO SQUARED / FF BLAST MAX FF BLAST MAX

Best for

Terrain Road same for all

Role Training Training & racing

Versions Men's and women's same for all

Uses Daily training, Easy runs Daily training, Easy runs, Long runs, Tempo runs

Runner level Not specified Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Paces Not specified Easy, Steady, Tempo

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