The ASICS Novablast 2 was replaced by the ASICS Novablast 6
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the HOKA Rincon 5, 67% similar on published specs.
The current version of the ASICS Novablast line. Compared with the ASICS Novablast 2: 22 g lighter, with the same drop.
±0mm drop−22gWhy the HOKA Rincon 5
Compared with the ASICS Novablast 2: the same drop and weight. Both are in our daily trainer category.
±0mm drop±0g| Spec | ASICS Novablast 2 | HOKA Rincon 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | — |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Weight | 275 g | 275 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 2.
- ±0mm drop−3gRRP —
- ±0mm drop−8gRRP —
- ±0mm drop−10gRRP £140
ASICS Novablast 2: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the ASICS Novablast 2?
The ASICS Novablast 6 is the current version of the ASICS Novablast line. Versions in between: ASICS Novablast 3, ASICS Novablast 4 and ASICS Novablast 5.
What is the closest alternative to the ASICS Novablast 2 from another brand?
On published specs, the HOKA Rincon 5, at 67% spec similarity. Compared with the ASICS Novablast 2: the same drop and weight. Both are in our daily trainer category.
How is the ASICS Novablast 6 different from the ASICS Novablast 2?
On published specs, going from the ASICS Novablast 2 to the ASICS Novablast 6: 22 g lighter, with the same drop. Heel stack is not published for both shoes, so it is not compared.
Is the ASICS Novablast 2 still available?
Trova lists the ASICS Novablast 2 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 2?
Published specs for the ASICS Novablast 2: 8 mm drop, 275 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 2.
ASICS Novablast 2 specs →