Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 15, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAfter 250 km of 5–10 km road runs, finds the Novablast 4 very comfortable and true to size as a daily trainer.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 15, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAfter 250 km of 5–10 km road runs, finds the Novablast 4 very comfortable and true to size as a daily trainer.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 14, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAt 115-120 kg and 400 km, the Novablast 4 is durable, stable and secure, but slips badly on mud, wet stones and snow.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 8, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAfter switching between the Adizero SL2 and the Novablast 4, something clicked with the Novablast 4; they set a few PBs in it and will run it until it wears out.
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 · Oct 26, 2024 · summarized
PositiveFinds the Novablast 4 one of the most stable shoes they own.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Aug 7, 2024 · summarized
PositiveA first-time ASICS wearer reviews the Novablast 4 after 75 km as a daily trainer.
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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