Asics Superblast vs Asics Novablast 4 | We compare the brand's cushioned cruisers 

Biggest issue with the Superblast is finding them in stock in a colourway that doesn’t look awful 😅

I’ve recently purchased the novablast 4 and they are one of my favourite shoes I’ve ever had 👍

I have to say that the novablast 4 is an amazing update. I found myself yesterday thinking “is this pretty close to the superblast 🤔🤔🤔🤔”…that’s how much it’s improved. Superblast needs to be run hard to enjoy it. Otherwise just get the novablast..it’s pretty good now

Ive had the Asics Novablast 4 for nearly 4 weeks and they are the best runners ive had. Ive always been an Asics man and I've usually gone with the Cumulus Gel series. Several weeks ago i decided on a change and ordered a pair of Hoka Clifton 8's. Im so glad Hoka do a 30 day trial and return. After wearing them 3 times i returned them. They were/are awful running shoes. They hurt my arches and the front of my feet ached. So, i went with the Novablast 4 and boy am i in running heaven. They are a brilliant shoe. Plenty of bounce but a decent amount of firmness also. Slow runs and fast tempo, they are ticking all boxes in the early weeks of running in them. Im currently training for my 5th Half Marathon which is in September. Hoping the Novablast carry me through to then. Im confident they will.

Just bought a pair of the NB4. Almost at 400 miles in my SB. Amazing lineups.

Im on my 2nd pair of super blasts. Love them.

Got the superblasts for christmas. It is really an amazing shoe. It is an absolute joy running in them.

Superblast is amazing. Just wondering what they will do with V2 🎉?

Sounds like I need to try the superblasts. Good to hear someone else agrees the novablast 3s are an absolute dead zone. They just take all the fun out of a run by absorbing everything (including motivation) and giving back nothing. And I loved the 2s.

Been running in the NB3 for nearly 6 months now and thinking of getting new daily all rounders (long zone 2 runs, tempo runs and long runs) and am torn between the NB4 and Super Blast

Thanks for the review

Bought the Superblast, but even after 80km I don't enjoy them. The shoe is very rigid, difficult to get a good lock-in at the heel and making my arch cramp a bit. Also feels clunky with this huge sole. Can't relate to the positive comments in the review.

If you're an intermediate runner and you have £250 to spend on running shoes it might be money better spent, in terms of running versatility and experiences, to get the NB4 and a trail shoe. Maybe the Speedgoat 6 or Challenger 7? Nice little two shoe rotation! Superblast seems more geared towards marathon runners.

Thanks for the review, but you failed to mention durability(Superblast spefically) as a lot of people have commented on other influencers channels that the outsole is poor,and they are basically goosed after 300 miles,which is not really good enough for a daily (super?) trainer at the heavy price they cosr.

Superblast is a much better shoe.

...and the glideride which is the economical daily trainer and marathon race shoe.

Tom, are you a Mensa member?

Disappointed in the Novablast V4. Was hoping that it would have that magic that V1 had.

nice review :)

Superblast is a fantastic shoe, does anyone know where there is currently any stock available?

Which one do you think would be better for 5 and 10K training

I love love love my superblasts, just went out for a tempo run and knocked off 3 minutes 15 seconds off my 10k pb without necessarily trying. I ordered mine on Amazon and thought they were going to be red but they came bright pink, lol. I have a hoodie with pink and rock the superblasts with it. I’ve had compliments on the pink ones, I’m going to buy another pair. I love how I become 5’10’’ in them too, lol. The best shoe.

Does your superblast “sound” as you walk or run? Like the material is stretching

The Novoblast has MUCH better durability - important to consider when comparing them.

Which one is for an easy long runs over 1 hour with 6 min/km pace ?

Is 150 pounds in hk. 10% off too if buy two pairs

looking for a good runner that will help me deal with my constant plantar fasciitis which asics would be the recommend?

Not a fan of high stack cushy runners Was gifted the NB4 Gave them spin on a recent recovery day SOLD SOLD SOLD Disappointed wasn’t gifted them sooner Now if someone will gift me the SuperBlast

So what about a new runner. I don't run at all, and the next goal is to be able to run 5km 6km in the next 12 months but I do plan to run a 14km charity marathon at thr end of the 12 months as well. Which one of the two would you suggest?

Why does Asics have the most hideous color options? Is a blind person designing them?

Is the superblast overkill for easy to faster 5 or 10k or is it that versatility that means it can do it all?

I bought a pair of the SB and they are SO stiff. After two runs, both of which ended with knee pain (not a usual problem), I think this whole category is out for me.

No, Superblast is not expensive. It is better than Novablast, and worth the cost. Novablast is cheap and should be more expensive

Amazing video, but I was wandering, when you say that superblast is great for marathon training, what we go for the marathon race day after train with superblast

In my country I can get both the SB and the NB 3 50% off so the NB 4 is actually more expensive than the SB 😂

I have a low arch but I want to get these shoes for the cushion. Should I still get it or go with a support shoe for my over pronation? Thanks

Is that a mensa sweatshirt your wearing? 😂😂😂😂

??? Why compare superblasts when they are no where to find & purchase??? World shortage. Are they making more??? P.S I live in New Zealand so just looking here an australia websites

Fiiiiiiiirst!!!!!

Novablast v1 was superb v2 v3 very boring. Superblast the best just can’t find it anywhere to buy in uk.

The outsoles in these don't have the best grip in wet conditions.