Asics Men's Novablast 5 Running Shoes in Gravel/White
A bouncy trainer that helps provide a responsive energy return.
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.
Cushion High
Heel Drop 8 mm
Weight 255 g/9 oz
Support Neutral, Neutral
Materials & Technology
Breathable engineered jacquard mesh upper
Tongue wing construction
Added stretch helps improve the fit while reducing tongue movement
FF BLAST™ MAX cushioning
Helps provide a lightweight and energetic ride
Trampoline-inspired outsole design
Helps provide a more responsive bounce back
Reflective details
Designed to help improve visibility in low-light settings
At least 75% of the shoe’s main upper material is made with recycled materials to reduce waste and carbon emissions
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
AHAR® LO outsole rubber
Help create better traction, improved softness, and advanced durability
Pronation
Designed For Neutral / Underpronation
Neutral Pronation
Foot Type
Normal size arches
Push Off
There is even distribution from the front of the foot.
Considered Injuries
Less likely due to effective shock absorption, but neutral runners are not immune to injury.
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
Foot Type
High arches
Push Off
The pressure is on smaller toes on outside of foot.
Considered Injuries
Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, ankle strain.
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.
Details
Style #:1011B974.020
Size Guide
How to Measure Your Shoe Size
1. Place a piece of paper under your foot. Stand up straight and have your heel lightly touching against a wall.
2. Mark the tip of your longest toe and heel on the paper. Measure the length of your feet from heel to toe.
3. Repeat the steps for your other foot and compare the measurements with our size chart below.
Men's Shoes Size Chart
| US | UK | EU | CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 36 | 22.5 |
| 4.5 | 3.5 | 37 | 23 |
| 5 | 4 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
| 5.5 | 4.5 | 38 | 24 |
| 6 | 5 | 39 | 24.5 |
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 39.5 | 25 |
| 7 | 6 | 40 | 25.25 |
| 7.5 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 7 | 41.5 | 26 |
| 8.5 | 7.5 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 8 | 42.5 | 27 |
| 9.5 | 8.5 | 43.5 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 9 | 44 | 28 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 44.5 | 28.25 |
| 11 | 10 | 45 | 28.5 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 46 | 29 |
| 12 | 11 | 46.5 | 29.5 |
| 12.5 | 11.5 | 47 | 30 |
| 13 | 12 | 48 | 30.5 |
| 13.5 | 12.5 | 48.5 | 30.75 |
| 14 | 13 | 49 | 31 |
| 14.5 | 13.5 | 49.5 | 31.5 |
| 15 | 14 | 50.5 | 32 |
