Evidence-led comparison · not a wear test
ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 vs ASICS NOVABLAST 6
Choose between ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 and ASICS NOVABLAST 6 by the session you need it for, fit and current price—not by assuming that lighter, newer or more expensive means better.
ASICS SUPERBLAST 3
High-stack neutral trainer with FF LEAP and FF BLAST PLUS foam. Running Warehouse specs use men's US 9, single shoe including laces. Not independently wear-tested by Run Analytics.
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Specs and buying guide →ASICS NOVABLAST 6
Neutral daily trainer with FF BLAST MAX and a forefoot FF TURBO SQUARED pod. Running Warehouse specs use men's US 9, single shoe including laces. Not independently wear-tested by Run Analytics.
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Specs and buying guide →Specifications at a glance
Historical values are labeled, not newly verified. Prices are snapshots—not MSRP or live offers. Higher stack, lower weight and carbon construction do not establish a better shoe.
| Specification | ASICS SUPERBLAST 3Source checked | ASICS NOVABLAST 6Source checked |
|---|---|---|
| Intended category | long runs | daily training |
| Weight | 8.1 oz | 8.8 oz |
| Heel stack | 46 mm | 42 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 38 mm | 34 mm |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Recorded price | 209.95 USD | 154.95 USD |
| Stability category | neutral | neutral |
| Cushioning category | soft | soft |
| Carbon reinforcement | No | No |
| Performance foam category | Yes | Yes |
| Availability | Availability not verified | Availability not verified |
What the measurements actually change
Weight
SUPERBLAST 3: 8.1 oz; NOVABLAST 6: 8.8 oz. The recorded difference is 0.7 oz; NOVABLAST 6 has the higher value. This does not establish better performance.
Heel stack
SUPERBLAST 3: 46 mm; NOVABLAST 6: 42 mm. The recorded difference is 4 mm; SUPERBLAST 3 has the higher value. This does not establish better performance.
Forefoot stack
SUPERBLAST 3: 38 mm; NOVABLAST 6: 34 mm. The recorded difference is 4 mm; SUPERBLAST 3 has the higher value. This does not establish better performance.
Drop
SUPERBLAST 3: 8 mm; NOVABLAST 6: 8 mm. The source-checked values are the same.
When to shortlist SUPERBLAST 3
ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 is catalogued for long runs. Consider it for sustained training outings. Test toe room, heel hold and underfoot comfort as your feet warm up; stack height alone cannot establish comfort late in a run.
When to shortlist NOVABLAST 6
ASICS NOVABLAST 6 is catalogued for daily training. Consider it for the regular easy runs that make up most of your week. Try it at your usual easy pace; an appealing specification sheet cannot establish whether the upper, heel hold and ride suit you.
Different models, different buying decisions
These are separate models, not necessarily direct replacements. The catalog assigns SUPERBLAST 3 to long runs and NOVABLAST 6 to daily training; decide which role is missing in your rotation first. A specification comparison cannot substitute for a fit test.
Price and value—not a live deal comparison
SUPERBLAST 3: 209.95 USD; NOVABLAST 6: 154.95 USD. These are recorded offers, potentially from different dates, colors or clearance periods. They are not necessarily launch prices. Check both source links for matching size/width, current price and return policy before deciding which offers better value.
What this comparison cannot establish
We have not independently measured fit, outsole grip, energy return, comfort or durability for this pair. The absence of a rating is not a poor score. No universal winner, injury-prevention claim or race-time improvement is inferred from carbon construction, foam classification or stack height.
Questions before buying
Which is better: ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 or ASICS NOVABLAST 6?
Choose between ASICS SUPERBLAST 3 and ASICS NOVABLAST 6 by the session you need it for, fit and current price—not by assuming that lighter, newer or more expensive means better.
Which of these shoes is lighter?
SUPERBLAST 3: 8.1 oz; NOVABLAST 6: 8.8 oz. The recorded difference is 0.7 oz; NOVABLAST 6 has the higher value. This does not establish better performance.
Can these shoes serve different roles in my rotation?
These are separate models, not necessarily direct replacements. The catalog assigns SUPERBLAST 3 to long runs and NOVABLAST 6 to daily training; decide which role is missing in your rotation first. A specification comparison cannot substitute for a fit test.
Are the listed prices and availability current?
SUPERBLAST 3: Availability not verified. NOVABLAST 6: Availability not verified. SUPERBLAST 3: 209.95 USD; NOVABLAST 6: 154.95 USD. These are recorded offers, potentially from different dates, colors or clearance periods. They are not necessarily launch prices. Check both source links for matching size/width, current price and return policy before deciding which offers better value.
Is this a hands-on review?
Specification-based buying guidance, not a hands-on review. Running Warehouse is our primary specification source. Categories and buying considerations are editorial interpretations, not measured performance. We do not invent comfort scores, durability mileage, fit tests or race-time gains.
Sources, checks and editorial standards
Specification-based buying guidance, not a hands-on review. Running Warehouse is our primary specification source. Categories and buying considerations are editorial interpretations, not measured performance. We do not invent comfort scores, durability mileage, fit tests or race-time gains.
ASICS SUPERBLAST 3
Source-checked specifications
Recorded source check: 2026-09-26 (UTC date).
One men's/unisex US 9 shoe, ounces; stack/drop in millimetres.
- Source checked on the stated date, not continuously refreshed.
- Fit, durability and running economy have not been independently tested by RunAnalytics.
ASICS NOVABLAST 6
Source-checked specifications
Recorded source check: 2026-09-26 (UTC date).
One men's/unisex US 9 shoe, ounces; stack/drop in millimetres.
- Source checked on the stated date, not continuously refreshed.
- Fit, durability and running economy have not been independently tested by RunAnalytics.
Published by RunAnalytics. Sources are checked on the dates shown, not continuously. Spot an error? Send the model, disputed field and a source link. We retain older records for comparison, but do not label them as newly verified.