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NOVABLAST 3

Daily TrainerReleased 2022-09-01Global

NOVABLAST 3 is the third generation daily trainer in the NOVABLAST series. Employing an FF BLAST PLUS midsole that is approximately 1mm thicker than the previous model, and an engineered mesh upper with improved breathability and fit, it emphasizes lightness and resilience.

Intended uses:
Daily, Long run
3 sources · checked 2026-07-25

Specs

Among 865 listed shoes, this is a lighter / lower-stack Daily Trainer

Weight
253g
Of 811 known values: 263 lower, 3 equal, 545 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lighterLower 32.8%, including ties / average -14g
Drop
8mm
Of 815 known values: 409 lower, 237 equal, 169 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
Standard64.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +1.2mm
Stack height (heel/forefoot)
31 / 23mm
Of 694 known values: 152 lower, 28 equal, 514 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
lowerLower 25.9%, including ties / average -3.7mm
Carbon plate
No
83% of 786 known models have no carbon plates
Midsole
FF BLAST PLUS
Outsole
rubber
Reference price
$130
Global price
Weight measurement and plate details
Weight note
Approx. men sample size retained from previous product/retailer/specialist coverage; ASICS Japan official press release confirms launch date and MSRP.
Plate note
No carbon plate stated or known for this model.

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Shoe overview by Running Warehouse.

Changes from the previous model

A comparison with the registered values for ASICS NOVABLAST 2.

In the registered data, weight is 22g lighter at 253g, heel stack is 1mm higher at 31mm, and forefoot stack is 1mm higher at 23mm.

These are differences between registered values, not a controlled comparison at the same size and measurement conditions. See the notes below the specs for weight conditions.

View NOVABLAST 2 specs

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Comparison: All data (865 shoes)

Position map

This shoeregistered average

Weight x stack height

registered average: 265g / 34.7mm (686 shoes)

The scatter plot includes only shoes with both weight and stack height registered.

Spec distributions

This shoeregistered average

Weight

This shoe 253g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)

97g375g

Drop

This shoe 8mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)

0mm13.8mm

Stack height

This shoe 31mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)

10.5mm58mm

Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.