HOT ! ASICS Men\'s Novablast 5 Running Shoe – Illusion Blue

The NOVABLAST® 5 running shoe\'s midsole and outsole geometry that helps produce an energized ride.

FF BLAST™ MAX cushioning helps create softer landings and a more energized toe-off during your training.

A tongue wing construction in the upper helps improve the fit while reducing tongue movement. It\'s complemented with an engineered jacquard mesh upper that offers more stretch and ventilation.

Pronation 

Neutral

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  Foot Type

  
  Normal size arches
  


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  Push Off

  
  There is even distribution from the front of the foot.
  


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  Considered Injuries

  
  Less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury.
  


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  How your foot contacts the ground

  
  The foot lands on outside of the heel, then rolls inward (pronates) to absorb shock and support body weight.
  
  

Underpronation

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  Foot Type

  
  High arches
  


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  Push Off

  
  The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot.
  


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  Considered Injuries

  
  Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ankle strain.
  


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  How your foot contacts the ground

  
  The outer side of the heel hits the ground at an increased angle with little or no normal pronation, causing a large transmission of shock through the lower leg.
  

Tech & Materials 

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  Breathable engineered jacquard mesh upper
  


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  Tongue wing construction
  Added stretch helps improve the fit while reducing tongue movement


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  FF BLAST™ MAX cushioning
  Helps provide a lightweight and energetic ride


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  Trampoline-inspired outsole design
  Helps provide a more responsive bounce back


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  Reflective details
  Designed to help improve visibility in low-light settings


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  At least 75% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions
  


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  The sockliner is produced with the solution dyeing process that reduces water usage by approximately 33% and carbon emissions by approximately 45% compared to the conventional dyeing technology
  


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  AHAR® LO outsole rubber
  Help create better traction, improved softness, and advanced durability