Press release:
With its lightweight design, the new NOVABLAST™ gives an energetic underfoot feel that suits a younger runner looking for a springy, fun experience

[Tuesday, 25 February 2020 – KOBE, JAPAN] – With a unique design in the ASICS line of performance running shoes, the new ASICS NOVABLAST™ delivers an energetic ride for people looking to inject a healthy dose of fun into their running life.
The bold, eye-catching design of the NOVABLAST™ mirrors the type of runner who will suit the shoe best. Part of a new, younger generation of runners, they don’t just look for great performance from a shoe but also a sense of fun that makes them feel great and enhance their love of running.
In order to produce this sensation, the midsole design of the NOVABLAST™ takes inspiration from a trampoline, allowing runners to spring from stride to stride. The energetic ride will help runners to find their rhythm and feel their fastest.
Its new FLYTEFOAM™ Blast midsole gives the shoe a soft but responsive feeling underfoot. Despite its lightweight of approximately 275g (M) and 225g (W) [1] , the NOVABLAST midsole design gives runners an energetic spring with every stride.
The upper fabric is a mesh that provides excellent airflow for a cooler run. It is engineered to be not only soft and comfortable, but also strong for hold and support – without any need for stitched or welded overlays. The sole of the NOVABLAST™ uses ASICS’ renowned AHARPLUS™ rubber, which has triple the abrasion resistance of our traditional outsole and promises runners improved durability and better traction.
The NOVABLAST™ will be available globally for men and women from ASICS retail, online stores and specialist running outlets from Thursday, 27 February 2020. Visit ASICS NOVABLAST(https://youtu.be/eMnytGQmqTw) and www.ASICS.com for more information.
Junichiro Tateishi, General Manager, Footwear Function Research Department, ASICS Institute of Sport Science, said: “The new FLYTEFOAM™ Blast midsole has been designed for more than just supporting a runner during their run; it has been designed for play and enjoyment.”
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- Breathable mesh upper -
- FLYTEFOAM BLAST - Lightweight, midsole foam with energetic and highly responsive cushioning and bounce for an efficient ride.
- Sustainable sockliner dye -
- FLYTEFOAM BLAST -Lightweight, midsole foam with energetic and highly responsive cushioning and bounce for an efficient ride.
- AHAR Plus Outsole -Strategically positioned in critical areas of the outsole, this exceptionally durable compound is 50% more durable than standard ASICS High Abrasion Rubber.
- Engineered Mesh Upper -Multi-directional mesh material improves ventilation and stability.
- Ortholite Lasting -This lasting material features plush underfoot comfort while providing excellent moisture management and a high level of breathability (Ortholite is a registered trademark of ATP Manufacturing LLC.)
- Reflective accents improve visibility in low-light conditions
- Double engineered jacquard mesh upper provides excellent comfort and support while keeping feet cool -
- The heel stabilizer helps support the foot and create a more balanced stride -
- Gusseted tongue wing fit system improves the midfoot fit and reduces tongue sliding -
- FF BLAST technology provides lightweight cushioning and a responsive rebound -
- Trampoline inspired outsole design provides a more responsive bounce back -
- Breathable mesh upper -
- FLYTEFOAM BLAST - Lightweight, midsole foam with energetic and highly responsive cushioning and bounce for an efficient ride.
- Sustainable sockliner dye -
- OrthoLite insole provides soft step-in comfort -
- FLYTEFOAM BLAST - Lightweight, midsole foam with energetic and highly responsive cushioning and bounce for an efficient ride.
- Solid Rubber Outsole - Provides enhanced durability and traction.
- EVA Sockliner - Removable sockliner that provides cushioning performance.
- Double engineered jacquard mesh upper provides excellent comfort, breathability and support -
- The heel stabilizer helps support the foot and create a more balanced stride -
- Gusseted tongue wing fit system improves the midfoot fit and reduces tongue sliding -
- FF BLAST cushioning provides lightweight impact absorption and a responsive rebound -
- Trampoline inspired outsole design provides a more responsive bounce back -
- FLYTEFOAM BLAST - Lightweight, midsole foam with energetic and highly responsive cushioning and bounce for an efficient ride.
- AHAR Plus Outsole - Strategically positioned in critical areas of the outsole, this exceptionally durable compound is 50% more durable than standard ASICS High Abrasion Rubber.
- Engineered Mesh Upper - Multi-directional mesh material improves ventilation and stability.
- FLYTEFOAM BLAST - Lightweight, midsole foam with energetic and highly responsive cushioning and bounce for an efficient ride.
- AHAR Plus Outsole - Strategically positioned in critical areas of the outsole, this exceptionally durable compound is 50% more durable than standard ASICS High Abrasion Rubber.
- Ortholite Lasting - This lasting material features plush underfoot comfort while providing excellent moisture management and a high level of breathability (Ortholite is a registered trademark of ATP Manufacturing LLC.)
- Reflectivity - Special reflective material designed to enhance safety and visibility in low light conditions
- Engineered Mesh Upper - Multi-directional mesh material improves ventilation and stability.
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- Jacquard mesh upper delivers excellent airflow
- FLYTEFOAM BLAST midsole foam for an energetic bounce with each stride
- AHAR is positioned in critical areas of the outsole this exceptionally durable compound is 50% more durable than standard ASICS High Abrasion Rubber.
- FF BLAST cushioning's energized softness provides a trampoline effect as you run -
- Fewer overlays on the upper mean less rubbing on your foot -
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