Asics Novablast 4 vs Asics Gel-Nimbus 26: Which Asics shoe is best for you?
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2024
- The Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 and Asics Novablast 4 are both max-cushioned shoes with the same FF Blast+ Eco foam in the midsole, but they are designed to handle different jobs, with the Nimbus being a protective cruiser and the Novablast more of an all-rounder. Which is the best Asics shoe for you? Kieran and Nick run through the pros and cons of the Novablast 4 and Nimbus 26 in this video.
Check out our reviews of both shoes:
Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Review: • Asics Gel-Nimbus 26 Mu...
Asics Novablast 4 Review: • ASICS Novablast 4 Revi...
JUMP STRAIGHT IN:
00:00 - Intro
00:16 - Design & Key Stats
02:10 - How’s The Fit?
03:07 - The Run Test
09:49 - Verdict
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I had the exact same feelings in my review of the Nimbus 26. I'm happy to see I'm not alone. Especially given, like the Run Testers, I didn't really enjoy the Novablast 3...
I tried the Novablast 3 and the nimbus 25, my choice goes to Kayano 30, i’m slow like a white man in Kenya but my feet are very grateful. Hy everyone, thanks for your work.
How was your experience comparing the novablast 3 to the Kayano 30? Im in the same boat comparing the novablast 4 or the kayano 30. I havent tried the novablast 4 yet, but the kayano is indeed very comfy. I have a little flat-footedness but close to a neutral running gait.
So kayano is more a walking shoe?
@@sammysalgado1475 I don't know, I only used them for running, they are too narrow at the toe and have a high drop for my tastes. But they are still very comfortable, I suppose they are excellent for standing for many hours.
Been using the Novablast 4 for about 4 weeks now and they're the best runners I've had. They're superb. Stable, firm yet bouncy ride. Good grip in wet conditions. Can't fault them in the early days of using them.
How are they on your calves? Ive tight calves.
@@ourwilliam2405 I've no problems whatsoever. What I'm finding I'm doing which I haven't done with other ASICS/runners I've had is I'm really focusing on allowing the shoe to do the work. I'm purposely trying to find the sweet spot of landing with them so I can then maximum bounce and projection with my running.
I've done a couple of slow runs but they make me want to go faster.
I had the Nimbus 25 and the Novablast 3. I put 300 miles in the Nimbus & 500 in the Novablast. After 300 miles, the Nimbus was just too much weight and bulk. The Novablast also feels like a big shoe, even though it is much lighter. The Puma Deviate Nitro 2 pretty much retired them both. Even though it is a shade heavier than the Novablast, it just doesn't feel like a big shoe.
Great comparison! I've ended up with the superblast, novablast 4 and now the nimbus 26. Unsure how I'm going to use all 3 in the weekly rotation as there's some overlap in the NV and nimbus also NV and SB
Questions for TRT : 1) When you guys are testing different shoes on each foot, do you alternate say "shoe A" on the right foot for 5 miles, with "shoe B" on the left, then switch for the next 5 miles? 2) Have any of you ever just been unable to run in 2 different shoes again at the same time because it was just too awkward?
Would you recommend this shoe for quite a flat footed person like me? But have more of a neutral gait? Or should I stick with the Kayano 30 for the extra stability? What I like about this shoe is the energy return you have been saying and not much a fan of a super cushioned shoe because of the low energy return. Currently using a Nike react infinity run flyknit, at 84kilos at 5'7". Thanks!
Waiting for the Rebel V4 review
I just got both!😉
What are your recommendations for daily trainers? I also like to use my daily trainers for slow paces and speed runs.
For running fast races definitely the novablast are good but for most people seeking comfort nimbus 26 or even 25 are equally good! You can just feel the comfort difference between them
I'm not 100% sure re: true to size, I have supination so I chose the Gel Nimbus 25 last year. Fantastic running shoes, only that I have the feeling I could do with a half, or one size up as I am experiencing some discomfort on my left small toe. They seem fractionally too snug for me personally.
Hi there! :)
Concerning the term tts and the choice of Asics Superblast sizewise:
I think true to size (tts) means true to your measured foot size!
I have mid width feet (at the narrow end of mid) and they are low volume with a very low instep. Everything else is normal (arches, toes, etc) and healthy :)
My right foot is excactly EU 45,5, whereas my left foot is something between EU 44 and 44,5.
I have Asics runnig shoes in US 11,5, which is rounded UP EU 46.
I would NEVER want the right shoe to be larger/bigger!
From the feeling of above, my big toe is basically pretty much at the end of the shoe - there is no cm or a thumb width space, yet I always have the feeling of the shoe beeing too big!
I also struggle to find running socks that don't become slippery within 30-45 min. I feel like i slide around inside the shoe, no matter how good i lock the laces down, also with lace lock (which feels very good initially). But I never experiance heel slippage.
[[[ Probably I have this feeling because i am used to tight shoes because of rock climbing. THAT is what a secure lockdown means :)
When I hear or read people saying they buy runing shoes i size larger than their foot size... I can just imagine what it must feel like to swim around in boats! Maybe they have wider feet and the wrong model? I know this with climbing shoes: There are people out there with wide feet and a narrow climbing shoe and then taking them 2 whole sizes largere than that model should be. I mean, hello!? Probably take a quick look at your feet and then onto the shoe: realize something? ;) ]]]
Anyway: some reviewers said that they took the Asics Superblast 0,5 numbers smaller than their usual Asics running shoe size (and all the other asics running shoes they say it fits true to size for THEM), so... I have them right here: in US 11 (rounded DOWN 45) and on their way to me (but somewhere lost at the moment) in US 11,5 (rounded UP EU 46).
My larger right foot is EU 45,5.
Should I keep them in US 11 / EU 45? I would also be able to get a EU 44 (ran only once) for a very good price to put on my left foot.
BUT: What if after long runs it turns out they are too short and i should have gotten the larger US 11,5 / EU 46 one?
Hmmm... Or don't bother with 2 pairs and just go for the US 11 / EU 45 I have here right now? With the lace lock, my shorter left foot feels ok - I don't know about the have size larger pair of US 11,5 / EU 46 though.
I mean, with time, EVERY shoe stretches a bit, that is inevitable.
Therefore: Should I choose the uneven pair of US 10 / US 11 aka EU 44 / EU 45 of the Superblast for my 44-44,5 / 45,5 left / right foot?
I mean, the Superblast should last me ages! I'm an inconsistent (not) runner with 90kg, 5:10 min/km paces on my good days for up to 1 hour (right now more like under 5:30 min/km for 7 km, then up to 6 min/km for another 9km if i have to).
I used to run in GT2000 (v6 and v9. The new v12 model is hard as a brick!) and older Gel-Fujitrabuco for trails. Now I have a Novablast 4 TR in US 11,5 / (rounded UP) EU 46 and also a Noosa Tri 15 in US 11,5 / EU 46.
Hi im a noob to this, i was running allot for my standards 5-20 kilometers a day.
But then i got the heel spur issue i had cheap crap.
is these shoes a good choice for that?
What do u think would be the best for just walking. More comfortable between the 2
I want to get 2 trainers for 10km runs, would there be much difference between the Asics Novablast 4 and Puma Velocity Nitro 3 or could I use both? Asics for softness and Puma for daily runs
Never a bad idea to have 2 daily shoes in rotation. Gives your feet different stimuli and helps both shoes last longer.
What would you recommend for a half marathon shoe. I’m a bit heavier runner 275/280lbs and 6ft 4” looking forward for the input
hey, thanks for the video, learned a lot! just some feedback on the video itself though, the format i feel like is a bit confusing. it feels like im watching two completely separate reviews spliced into one. i think some segwaying between the two reviewers, as well as some kind of visual tie ins via editing (using channel colors to border the talking head bits etc), and a segment at the end where the two reviewers share thoughts on the shoe in one cohesive conversation would really help strengthen the video. anyway just my thoughts, keep up the great work!
I have the Gel-Nimbus 26 and I LOVE the cushion. I have shin splints that I'm resolving so maximum cushion is necessary. I need to buy another pair. I run anywhere from 1.5-3 miles 4x a week. How does the Bondi 8 measure up against the novablast 4? I'm deciding on which one to buy
Would the plush lover Tom prefers the nimbus more ??
Glideride 3/4 anyone? Great for easy runs and marathons. Novablast 3 was a bit slow and energy sapping at easy pace. Not tried any nimbus.
When reviewers say a running shoe fits 'true to size' does that mean 'get same size as your normal everyday shoes/boots' or 'get the half size up from your normal everyday shoes'?! Clarification would be much appreciated! I am still confused about whether running shoes should be a half size bigger or not. Especially when reviewers sometimes say 'this feels like a big shoe and a bit slappy'. Maybe its the wrong size?! So difficult to know without running in both sizes I suppose. Anyway, thanks for the review!
Your normal size for running shoes ie what size you usually wear for running specifically
Depends on manufacturing Nike are true to size whereas NB/Adidas you need bigger in my experience 😊
Superblast❤
With a thumb width in the toe box…what’s the real definition of True to size.
My actual feet are measured at size 9 Uk but I could never actually fit comfortably in that size, let alone run in it.
So my Gel Nimbus 25 and SUPERBLAST are a UK size 10.5, which gives me that thumb width in the toes box and feel nice on my feet so what’s true to size actually mean
Same, 10.5 Uk just got my nimbus 26 11.5 uk
I think true to size (tts) means true to your measured foot size!
I have mid width feet (at the narrow end of mid) and they are low volume with a very low instep. Everything else is normal (arches, toes, etc) and healthy :)
My right foot is excactly EU 45,5, whereas my left foot is something between EU 44 and 44,5.
I have Asics runnig shoes in US 11,5, which is rounded UP EU 46.
I would NEVER want the right shoe to be larger/bigger!
From the feeling of above, my big toe is basically pretty much at the end of the shoe - there is no cm or a thumb width space, yet I always have the feeling of the shoe beeing too big!
I also struggle to find running socks that don't become slippery within 30-45 min. I feel like i slide around inside the shoe, no matter how good i lock the laces down, also with lace lock (which feels very good initially). But I never experiance heel slippage.
[[[ Probably I have this feeling because i am used to tight shoes because of rock climbing. THAT is what a secure lockdown means :)
When I hear or read people saying they buy runing shoes i size larger than their foot size... I can just imagine what it must feel like to swim around in boats! Maybe they have wider feet and the wrong model? I know this with climbing shoes: There are people out there with wide feet and a narrow climbing shoe and then taking them 2 whole sizes largere than that model should be. I mean, hello!? Probably take a quick look at your feet and then onto the shoe: realize something? ;) ]]]
Anyway: some reviewers said that they took the Asics Superblast 0,5 numbers smaller than their usual Asics running shoe size (and all the other asics running shoes they say it fits true to size for THEM), so... I have them right here: in US 11 (rounded DOWN 45) and on their way to me (but somewhere lost at the moment) in US 11,5 (rounded UP EU 46).
My larger right foot is EU 45,5.
Should I keep them in US 11 / EU 45? I would also be able to get a EU 44 (ran only once) for a very good price to put on my left foot.
BUT: What if after long runs it turns out they are too short and i should have gotten the larger US 11,5 / EU 46 one?
Hmmm... Or don't bother with 2 pairs and just go for the US 11 / EU 45 I have here right now? With the lace lock, my shorter left foot feels ok - I don't know about the have size larger pair of US 11,5 / EU 46 though.
I mean, with time, EVERY shoe stretches a bit, that is inevitable.
Therefore: Should I choose the uneven pair of US 10 / US 11 aka EU 44 / EU 45 of the Superblast for my 44-44,5 / 45,5 left / right foot?
I mean, the Superblast should last me ages! I'm an inconsistent (not) runner with 90kg, 5:10 min/km paces on my good days for up to 1 hour (right now more like under 5:30 min/km for 7 km, then up to 6 min/km for another 9km if i have to).
I used to run in GT2000 (v6 and v9. The new v12 model is hard as a brick!) and older Gel-Fujitrabuco for trails. Now I have a Novablast 4 TR in US 11,5 / (rounded UP) EU 46 and also a Noosa Tri 15 in US 11,5 / EU 46.
The shrimp colourway is unsettling
shoe prawn
Mmmmm…. Shoes
Which is more stable?
running with a different shoe on each side...will that cause injury
Can you compare the boston 12 vs novablast 4 pls?
Novablast 4 better for slower plus longer runs, boston 12 better for faster runs. They can overlap but do the things I mentioned better.
Ty for taking the time to reply mate
After watching this video I've decided to go for Saucony ride 17😊
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Superblast goat
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The nimbus is very comfortable but if your goal is race, then it won’t do good. I switched my gel nimbus 25 for a cloudsurfer to get more speed.
No contest novablast 4 beats nimbus in every way. It can do anything the nimbus does but better and more.
Damn shoes are expensive in the UK