The ASICS Novablast 3 was replaced by the ASICS Novablast 6
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Brooks Launch 12, 86% similar on published specs.
The current version of the ASICS Novablast line. Compared with the ASICS Novablast 3: 10.5 mm more heel stack, with the same drop and weight.
+10.5mm stack±0mm drop±0gWhy the Brooks Launch 12
Compared with the ASICS Novablast 3: 4 mm less heel stack and 0.7 g lighter, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
−4mm stack±0mm drop−0.7g| Spec | ASICS Novablast 3 | Brooks Launch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | 31 mm | 27 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Weight | 253 g | 252.3 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the ASICS Novablast 3.
- +2mm stack+1mm drop+38gRRP —
- −1mm stack±0mm drop+48gRRP —
- +2mm stack−2mm drop+27gRRP —
ASICS Novablast 3: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the ASICS Novablast 3?
The ASICS Novablast 6 is the current version of the ASICS Novablast line. Versions in between: ASICS Novablast 4 and ASICS Novablast 5.
What is the closest alternative to the ASICS Novablast 3 from another brand?
On published specs, the Brooks Launch 12, at 86% spec similarity. Compared with the ASICS Novablast 3: 4 mm less heel stack and 0.7 g lighter, with the same drop. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the ASICS Novablast 6 different from the ASICS Novablast 3?
On published specs, going from the ASICS Novablast 3 to the ASICS Novablast 6: 10.5 mm more heel stack, with the same drop and weight.
Is the ASICS Novablast 3 still available?
Trova lists the ASICS Novablast 3 as discontinued; the current version of the ASICS Novablast line is the ASICS Novablast 6. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the ASICS Novablast 3?
Published specs for the ASICS Novablast 3: 31 mm stack, 8 mm drop, 253 g. Weight reference size: men's (size not stated). It is a neutral road shoe in our daily trainer category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the ASICS Novablast 3.
ASICS Novablast 3 specs →