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Weight
9.7 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“Gel-Contend 9 is a low-cushion, efficient neutral shoe that's well-made for mixing running into strength workouts. Contend meets the needs of most low-mileage runners and those looking for a snappy...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
30+ Years of Running Experience
Weight
8.7 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS Novablast 5 is an excellent, versatile daily trainer and the best Novablast version to date. The new FF Blast Max midsole made from POE is a significant improvement over the EVA midsoles of...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
9 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS Novablast 4 is a firm-riding daily trainer which is more suited to faster-paced runs than relaxed runs. It doesn’t quite have the same fun, bouncy ride that the early Novablasts had but it...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.9 oz.
Drop
9 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS Novablast 3 is a polished daily trainer which is best suited to relaxed, easy runs. Its midsole has been upgraded to FF Blast+ foam so it loses a bunch of weight and gains some extra...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
9.7 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS Novablast 2 is a unique daily trainer in the ASICS lineup which is highly cushioned, energetic and makes every run feel efficient and fun. Its versatile ride character allows it to handle a...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
99 oz.
Drop
12 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Asics Gel Contend 7 are a fantastic find for a budget friendly running shoe. They go above expectations and you get more than you're actually paying for.” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
Weight
8.5 oz.
Drop
5 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS EvoRide 2 is a speedy daily trainer with a distinct forefoot rocker that’s best suited to steady paces or faster.  It represents excellent value because you get the feel of a...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.7 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Roadblast is a superb and lightweight new running shoe from Asics. Responsive Flytefoam in the midsole, and a comfortable gender specific upper keep feet airy and fast on short to mid distance...” Read expert review
Sarah Dean
5k Runner, Personal Trainer
Weight
9.9 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Kayano Lite, a premier stability trainer, is a different take on the tried and true ASICS Kayano line. It delivers all that a Kayano does but in a bouncier, lighter and more eco-friendly version.” Read expert review
TJ Jones
Road and trail runner, stability shoes expert.
Weight
9.5 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The ASICS NOVABLAST is a lightweight/maximal (I think this is an oxymoron) road running shoe that offers a comfortable ride that is noticed mile after mile.  I plugged away chunks of miles...” Read expert review
Jeremy White
5k, 10k and Half Marathon Expert