I have run 2 half marathons and two 10K races in them so far. Very comfortable shoes, which provide stability and good bounce during the long run. This is my 3rd Asics pair, and I am happy with the purchase. At the same time, some negatives from my experience.
Pros:
1) Good cushioning yet responsive to turning and terrain changes
2) The bouncy rocker design provides energy saving during the long runs
3) Reasonably priced for the quality when compared to other running shoe brands like Brooks, Saucony, New Balance, Hoka, Nike, etc.
4) Feels durable
Cons:
1) It feels a bit on the heavier side.
2) Limited breathability - it feels quite hot in the toes during the warmer days. Only the black color was in stock when I bought them, so they feel hotter if sunny out.
3) Traction may not be great on wet, snowy pavements
So far, I've been happy with Asics brand running shoes, and I like Nova Blast a lot, but this is compared to 50 USD Adidas and Nikes I am used to. I will be trying Brooks Glycerin soon and will compare this model later.
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