Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 7, 2025 · summarized
MixedAt 500 km on the Novablast 4 and expects about 200 more, but it creates hot spots under both big toes on the inside; blister socks help only partly.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 7, 2025 · summarized
MixedAt 500 km on the Novablast 4 and expects about 200 more, but it creates hot spots under both big toes on the inside; blister socks help only partly.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 6, 2025 · summarized
PositiveHas about 600 km on the Novablast 4 and expects at least 200 km more; calls it a great shoe, though grip in the wet is poor.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 10, 2024 · summarized
MixedFound the Novablast 4 much firmer and less bouncy than the Novablast 3, but after 600 km it still felt exactly as it did new; thinks it could easily do 1,000 km.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 21, 2024 · summarized
PositiveHas been very happy with the Novablast 4: their original pair is at about 1,000 km and still feels good as a backup pair kept at the office for lunch runs.
Of the 20 reviews with a clear verdict, 35% are positive, 20% mixed and 45% negative. The praise mentioned most is durable. The most common complaint is blisters.
The complaints reviewers mention most: blisters (2 reviews) and wears out fast (2 reviews). For example: Bought the Novablast 4 expecting a roomier toe box than the HOKA Mach 6 but got a blister on the first run from the narrow toe box.
We collected and summarized 20 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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