Side by side comparison: ASICS Novablast 6 vs ASICS Superblast 3

ASICS Novablast 6
ASICSNovablast 6

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$155$184$168$138$122

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 8

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Bouncy, energetic forefoot
Plush, secure upper
Improved stability
Clunky heel transition
Slightly short fit

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack41.5 mm heel / 33.5 mm forefoot
Weight253 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lively, cushioned daily trainer with energetic forefoot and plush comfort; minor heel transition issues.

ASICS Superblast 3
ASICSSuperblast 3

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$210$244$224$183$163

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 10Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Plush, energetic cushioning
Stable high-stack platform
Excellent outsole durability
Firm lower foam feels stiff
Upper volume too high for narrow feet

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack46.5 mm heel / 38.5 mm forefoot
Weight239 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Elite max-cushion trainer balancing plush comfort, stability, and durability for high-mileage road running.