ASICS Novablast 4

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.7 Overall Grade
17 reviews
Trainer Neutral

How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors

Price Information

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$139
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$139.95
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Pros

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the ASICS Novablast 3.
  • Rated below average on comfort.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

Shoe comparison
ASICS Novablast 4
ASICS Novablast 3
Brooks Ghost 15
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ASICS Novablast 4
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ASICS Novablast 3
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Brooks Ghost 15
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz. (men's), 7.9 oz. (women's)
8.7 oz. (men's), 7.7 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
42mm.
41mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
34mm.
33mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
8 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Tongue Wing, Jacquard Mesh Upper
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q4 2023
Q3 2022
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$140
$140
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.7
8.9
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.7
9.0
9.1
9.6
Cushioning
8.8
9.3
9.1
9.6
Durability
8.1
8.1
8.8
8.1
Appearance
8.5
8.8
8.2
7.8
Value
8.1
8.8
8.6
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • Expensive and not very good to look at.

    20 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    9.0

    But I love the cushion and comfort

  • Excellent Daily Trainer

    45 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    Comfortable shoe, fits true to size, and really pops off the ground.  It's not plush, but good, medium plush that feels fast.  For runs up to 12 miles or so, it's a joy to run in.  Anything longer than 12, I prefer the SuperBlast.

  • ASICS Novablast 4 Review

    Neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    I run around 20-30 miles a week and as a high school runner, I use multiple pairs of shoes but this one is the best. It is so versatile and the comfort is just there. I feel like I can push the 4s to around 500 miles maybe even more but they really need to make more colorways. 

  • Comfortable training shoe

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    9.0

    I love Hoka's but wanted to try a different brand mainly to mix things up. I needed a new training shoe for my upcoming marathon. I decided to try Asics because i've never owned a pair before. They felt comfortable in the store and have continued to feel comfortable.

    The shoe store sales guy convinced me to get insoles so i do have theses added, but they felt good without them as well. 

    So far so good, i can see myself logging alot of training miles in them. Not sure if they will be my go to for raceday or not yet. 

  • Solid performance with an affordable price

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    8.0

    I'm not saying these shoes are cheap but they are a good price in my eyes for $140 MSRP. They have a distinct bounce with each step that helps my cadence be higher. I love the rocker in the shoe that makes the transitions mindless (in a good way). These run narrow, my direct foot size is 11.2 on one foot and 11 on the other. If you have wide toes your toes might be a little cramped.

  • Cushioned and comfortable

    45 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    9.0

    Great shoe very Cushioned and comfortable but not really for anything else exept easy days and hills.

  • Great training shoe

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    10.0