ASICS Novablast 5 Women’s Running Shoes
The ASICS Novablast 5 women’s running shoes are built for road runners chasing a soft, bouncy ride without extra weight. They suit neutral runners doing daily training, longer runs, and steady-paced efforts on sealed surfaces. If you want a lively feel underfoot that keeps your legs ticking over, this is a strong option.
What You’ll Notice on the Run
The standout here is the updated FF BLAST MAX cushioning. It delivers softer landings and a noticeable rebound through toe-off, which helps maintain rhythm over distance. Whether you’re heading out for a 5km loop or building towards longer runs, the shoe keeps things feeling smooth and efficient.
The trampoline-inspired outsole and geometric midsole work together to return energy with each step. On the road, that means less dead feeling underfoot and more forward drive, especially as fatigue starts to creep in.
Fit, Feel and Upper
The engineered jacquard mesh upper gives a good balance of stretch and airflow, which helps on warmer runs or longer sessions. The tongue wing construction holds the midfoot securely and stops the tongue shifting around, so you’re not adjusting mid-run.
Durability and Everyday Use
The AHAR outsole is designed for road wear, holding up well across regular training kilometres. It’s suited to footpaths, asphalt, and treadmill work rather than trail use. Reflective details help with visibility if you’re running early mornings or evenings.
This is a dependable daily trainer with enough bounce to keep things interesting, not just a soft cruiser.
Key Features
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FF BLAST MAX foam cushioning for soft landings and responsive toe-off
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Trampoline-inspired outsole for added energy return
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Geometric midsole design to improve running efficiency
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Engineered jacquard mesh upper for breathability and stretch
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Tongue wing construction for secure midfoot fit and reduced movement
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AHAR outsole for durability on road surfaces
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Heel pull tabs for easy on and off
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Reflective details for low light visibility
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Colour: Pearl Pink / Morganite
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASICS Novablast 5 good for beginners?
Yes. It suits beginner to experienced runners looking for a cushioned, responsive road running shoe. It’s forgiving underfoot but still feels lively.
Can I use these for long runs?
Yes. The cushioning and energy return make them a strong choice for long road runs and steady training sessions.
What surfaces are these best for?
Designed for road running, including footpaths, asphalt, and treadmill use. Not suitable for trail or uneven terrain.
Are they good for speed work?
They can handle light tempo sessions, but they’re better suited to daily training than all-out speed sessions.
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Cushioning: High
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Support: Neutral
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Weight: 226 grams (One shoe)
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Heel/Toe Drop: 8mm Drop (40.5 - 32.5mm)
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Cushioning
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The material that absorbs the impact against the ground. The more cushioning utilised, the softer a shoe will feel underfoot.
Neutral Support
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Normal sized Arches.
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During push off there is an even distribution from the front of the foot.
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The foot lands on the outside of the heel, then rolls inward to absorb the shock and support body weight.
Drop
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The difference from the heel of the shoe to the forefoot.
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Shoes with a higher heel drop tend to be preferred by runners that land heel-first.
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Shoes with a lower heel drop are often favoured by forefoot or midfoot strikers.
| ASICS | |||||||||||||
| WOMEN'S | |||||||||||||
| US | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
| UK | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
| EU | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 40.5 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 |
| CM | 23 | 23.5 | 24 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 25.75 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 | 28 | 28.5 |
| Please note that sizes and fit may vary depending on the model of footwear. | |||||||||||||
| WOMEN'S SHOE WIDTH | |
| B | Standard |
| D | Wide |
| 2E | X-Wide |
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