Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 14, 2026 · summarized
PositivePreferred to the Superblast 3: noticeably more stable after 150 miles.
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Runners mostly find the Novablast 6 stable and cushioned with some snap.
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 14, 2026 · summarized
PositivePreferred to the Superblast 3: noticeably more stable after 150 miles.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jun 27, 2026 · summarized
Positive10 miles out of the box: peppier forefoot than the 5 with no bottoming out, predictable and stable, much better wet grip.
Blog · YukiYamada – Yuki Yamada · summarized
PositiveOverwhelmingly good value. The cushioning sinks deep but has little rebound, and the forefoot feels stable. When picking up the pace the response is poor and toe-off timing goes off.
Blog · RuncerLAB – AZ · summarized
PositiveA practical daily trainer for E-pace (4:50–5:15/km) that doesn't run away from you: more propulsion and stability than NB5, light (232 g measured), and no wear at 171 km. The NB5's trampoline fun is clearly gone, so NB5 fans may be disappointed.
Runners mostly find the Novablast 6 stable and cushioned with some snap. One hated it for lacking the spring of the 5.
Of the 13 reviews with a clear verdict, 92% are positive, 0% mixed and 8% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning.
We collected and summarized 13 experiences shared on blogs and 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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