Road Daily Trainer

ASICS Dynablast

Essentially a rebadged, budget-priced Novablast 4 — firm at first but eases up with wear, and a very good value daily trainer. — FORDY RUNS

Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 275 g

Heel stack 41.0 mm

Drop 8.0 mm

Cushioning High

Best for

Daily Training

Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)

275g (9.7 oz)

Stack (Heel)

41.0 mm

Stack (Forefoot)

33.0 mm

Drop

8.0 mm

Midsole

FF BLAST PLUS (EVA)

Outsole

AHAR LO rubber

Upper

engineered mesh

Lacing

Traditional

Fit Profile

Length

True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning

High

Stability

Neutral

Expert reviews · 1 reviewer · grouped per channel

FORDY RUNS Youtube ↗

Essentially a rebadged, budget-priced Novablast 4 — firm at first but eases up with wear, and a very good value daily trainer.

Best for: Budget-conscious runners wanting ASICS quality in a daily trainer

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+1 earlier review from FORDY RUNS

Best for: Step-up daily trainer for runners progressing from a budget beginner shoe.

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Frequently asked questions

How does the ASICS Dynablast fit?

FORDY RUNS notes: Fits and feels exactly like the Novablast 3; upper feels great on foot.

Per FORDY RUNS.

How much does the ASICS Dynablast weigh and what is its drop?

The ASICS Dynablast weighs about 275g (men's 9), has a 41.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.

What shoes is the ASICS Dynablast compared to?

Reviewers compare the ASICS Dynablast to ASICS Novablast 4, ASICS Novablast 3.

Per FORDY RUNS.

How many experts have reviewed the ASICS Dynablast?

Next Pair aggregates 2 expert reviews of the ASICS Dynablast, including FORDY RUNS.

Per FORDY RUNS.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9

ASICS Dynablast

275g

Adidas Supernova Solution 2

266g

Kiprun Kipride Max

278g

Saucony Omni 23 ST 23

286g

Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm

ASICS Dynablast

41.0mm

Adidas Supernova Solution 2

36.0mm

Kiprun Kipride Max

44.0mm

Saucony Omni 23 ST 23

40.0mm

Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm

ASICS Dynablast

8.0mm

Adidas Supernova Solution 2

10.0mm

Kiprun Kipride Max

6.0mm

Saucony Omni 23 ST 23

8.0mm

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Foam guide

How EVA foam works

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Adidas Supernova Solution 2

266g · 10.0mm drop

Kiprun Kipride Max

278g · 6.0mm drop

Saucony Omni 23 ST 23

286g · 8.0mm drop

HOKA Gaviota 6

283g · 6.0mm drop

Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.

Last updated 2026-09-29