ASICS Novablast 5 TR Men's Trail Running Shoes

The Novablast 5 Nature Bathing running shoe is a great choice if you want a shoe with extra bounce. Lightweight and with more energy return than the previous version, it's designed to help you run faster. And it will leave you feeling energised every step of the way. It's no surprise that it's the preferred training shoe among athletes.

Engineered Jacquard Mesh Upper

Providing comfort on light trails and road running sessions, the Novablast 5 TR features a breathable, engineered mesh upper. This flexible, soft upper ensures constant comfort during wear to keep you focused on the journey ahead. With a flexible construction, the shoes wrap around your foot comfortably, providing you with the perfect fit and allowing you to enjoy every stride. Strategically placed perforations supply feet with a constant supply of cool, fresh air for feet to thrive under the pressures of your run and prevent overheating from occurring when things heat up. Quick-drying properties prevent feet from becoming uncomfortable with sweat and moisture to keep them dry during your run. The tongue wing construction helps to improve the fit and reduce tongue movement, while the built-in stretch further assists in the fit for optimum comfort and an irritation-free experience. Working alongside this, a lace-up system further keeps you secure and prevents in-shoe slippage, while heel pull tabs make for easy on/off. The uppers also have a seamless construction to prevent irritation or chafing from occurring. Finally, the shoes are stylised with a Nature Bathing colourway that stands out with earthy tones and a unique design, inspired by the Japanese practice of forest bathing.

FF Blast Max Midsole

For cloud-like, bouncy wearing and super comfortable strides from start to finish of your run, the Novablast 5 TR utilises ASICS' most responsive FF Blast Max foam cushioning. This updated version enhances bounce by about 8.5% compared to previous models, ensuring even greater softness, comfort, and superior responsiveness. The foam delivers exceptional cushioning and energy return, protecting your joints while giving you the swift, flying sensation you desire in running shoes. This saved energy enables you to run longer and faster with less exertion, combined with a generous stack height for maximum effect. Additionally, a plush sockliner underfoot is created using a solution dyeing method that conserves 33% more water and reduces carbon emissions by roughly 45% compared to traditional dyeing techniques.

AHAR LOW HARDNESS Outsole

To ensure outstanding grip and traction on a variety of surfaces, the Novablast 5 TR features ASICS' AHAR LOW HARDNESS rubber outsole. This is a low-density, high-abrasive rubber which is super tough and is used in heavy-contact or high-wearing areas, helping to prevent excessive wear. Keeping feet secure across rocky, bumpy trails, as well as ensuring grip on road running surfaces, the outsole of the Novablast 5 TR is super-grippy to keep you confident and ready to tackle a wide range of conditions. The trampoline-inspired outsole helps to provide you with a more responsive bounce back for soft, cushioned landings and an enjoyable ride. Its hybrid outsole design provides enhanced resistance against wear and tear for comfort and grip from city to trail.

At least 79% of the shoe's upper is recycled. ASICS have also used less water and reduced their carbon emissions while producing the shoe's sockliner, and the insole, toe box, eyelet, tongue and collar lining are all made from recycled materials. Better for you, better for the environment.