ASICS Men’s Novablast 5 Running Shoe

The NOVABLAST® 5 running shoe's midsole and outsole geometry that helps produce an energized ride.

FF BLAST™ MAX cushioning helps create softer landings and a more energized toe-off during your training.

A tongue wing construction in the upper helps improve the fit while reducing tongue movement. It's complemented with an engineered jacquard mesh upper that offers more stretch and ventilation.

Pronation 

Neutral

• Foot Type

  Normal size arches

• Push Off

  There is even distribution from the front of the foot.

• Considered Injuries

  Less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury.

• How your foot contacts the ground

  The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight.
  
  

Underpronation

• Foot Type

  High arches

• Push Off

  The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot.

• Considered Injuries

  Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ankle strain.

• How your foot contacts the ground

  The outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg.

Tech & Materials 

• Breathable engineered jacquard mesh upper
• Tongue wing construction
  Added stretch helps improve the fit while reducing tongue movement
• FF BLAST™ MAX cushioning
  Helps provide a lightweight and energetic ride
• Trampoline-inspired outsole design
  Helps provide a more responsive bounce back
• Reflective details
  Designed to help improve visibility in low-light settings
• At least 75% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions
• The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology
• AHAR® LO outsole rubber
  Help create better traction, improved softness, and advanced durability