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Asics Novablast 6 First Run Review: A major upgrade on the Novablast 5?
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The Asics Novablast 6 looks like one of the most exciting new shoes of 2026, building on the design of the popular Novablast 5 by adding some energetic FF Turbo Squared foam into the midsole. Mike, Tom, Kieran and Nick have been out for a first run in the shoe; here are their early impressions of the Novablast 6.
00:00 - Intro
00:15 - Design & Key Stats
02:12 - How’s The Fit?
06:19 - First Run
17:27 - Early Verdict
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