Asics Novablast 5 TR

The Asics Novablast 5 TR is a responsive trail running shoe with FF BLAST PLUS cushioning, TR outsole grip and lightweight design designed for trail running and mixed terrain.

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$150

Cheaper than 70% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 270 g
Drop: 8 mm
Heel Stack: 41 mm
Forefoot Stack: 33 mm

Best for: Daily trail running, door-to-trail sessions and mixed terrain running

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

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Strengths

CushioningLightness

Weak points

Grip

Cushioning
41 mmTop 7%
Lightness
270 gTop 27%
Grip
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$150

2025

270 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Light trails, gravel paths and mixed road-to-trail surfaces

Daily trail running, door-to-trail sessions and mixed terrain running

Cushioning

8 mm

41 mm

33 mm

FF BLAST PLUS cushioning for responsive bounce and energy return

Grip & protection

Trail-specific rubber outsole for improved grip on off-road surfaces

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On the terrain

How Asics Novablast 5 TR should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

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FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Asics Novablast 5 TR87

Cushioning40/40
Lightness22/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The Asics Novablast 5 TR was released in 2025.

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Hoka Challenger 8

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$150Score 93+10

Better than Asics Novablast 5 TR at:

A higher overall score (93 vs 83)
More cushioning (44 vs 41 mm heel stack)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3 mm)

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Salomon Ultra Glide 4

Salomon

$150Score 90+7

Better than Asics Novablast 5 TR at:

A higher overall score (90 vs 83)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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Kiprun Kipsummit Max

Kiprun

$150Score 86+3

Better than Asics Novablast 5 TR at:

A higher overall score (86 vs 83)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3 mm)

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Asics Novablast 5 TR with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including Asics for the ultimate trail running experience.

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

CushioningLightness

Weak points

Grip

Cushioning
41 mmTop 7%
Lightness
270 gTop 27%
Grip
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$150Top 38%

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Asics Novablast 5 TR

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