ASICS Blazeblast

GRAVEL AND CROSS COUNTRY WITH ASICS BLAZEBLAST

ASICS Blazeblast is a new category: a running shoe with Novablast-inspired energy and design, ready to leave the pavement. It's built for surfaces typical of Danish outdoor life, forest trails, gravel roads, field paths, and cross country routes, aimed at runners who want to explore more than just asphalt without investing in a technical mountain shoe.
If you're interested in dedicated trail shoes, you can see ASICS trail shoes here.

The starting point is the characteristic energy return and bounce from Novablast series , now paired with ASICSGRIP and terrain-adapted elements, providing the grip and protection needed when the surface changes.

FF BLAST MAX MIDSOLE AND TRAMPOLINE POD

FF Blast Max is ASICS' most energy-giving foam material, providing Blazeblast with the springy, active base that the Novablast series is loved for. The midsole effectively absorbs shock and returns energy at takeoff, a combination that offers a responsive and accessible running feel, even when the trail is uneven.

Beneath FF Blast Max is a terrain-adapted Trampoline Pod, enhancing energy return on hard and uneven surfaces. The combination gives Blazeblast an active and feedback-rich foundation, most noticeable when the gravel path is firm and the pace is up.

ASICSGRIP AND ENGINEERED WOVEN UPPER

ASICSGRIP is the outsole's grip element, providing Blazeblast with its off-road capability. The multidirectional lugs deliver grip uphill and downhill, on gravel, light mud, and mixed trails. The grip is tuned for Danish terrain: enough to keep you secure on loose sections, discreet enough for the shoe to still function when the route takes you past a stretch of asphalt.

The upper is built in Engineered Woven with jacquard weaving, a light and breathable material that adapts to the foot's natural movement. Reinforced toe and heel elements protect against impacts and wear from loose stones and edges, ensuring the upper holds up even on rougher routes.

MADE FOR FOREST TRAILS AND GRAVEL ROUTES

Denmark is not a mountain country, but it is a running country. The forest floor in autumn, the gravelly forest road, the mixed asphalt and dirt of the field path, and the cross route in the park are the surfaces Blazeblast is made for. It's the shoe for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to move off the beaten paths and experience something different but doesn't need a shoe for overly technical running. Even if you don't necessarily run in Denmark, this description gives you an insight into the shoe's strengths. 

If you're used to running on roads but find yourself on a gravel path or at the forest edge, ASICS Blazeblast is designed directly for you. You don't need to change your running style. You just need the right shoe.

At RunningXpert, you can find ASICS Blazeblast in the current selection in men's and women's sizes. Use the filters to find your size and compare with the rest of the ASICS range.

FAQ

What is ASICS Blazeblast?
ASICS Blazeblast is a gravel and cross country running shoe from ASICS with Novablast-inspired design. It combines FF Blast Max midsole and Trampoline Pod with ASICSGRIP for running on forest trails, gravel roads, and mixed routes.

What is the difference between ASICS Blazeblast and Novablast?
Novablast is ASICS' popular road shoe, known for its characteristic energy return and bounce. Blazeblast builds on the same platform but is equipped with ASICSGRIP, Trampoline Pod, and reinforced protection elements for off-road use. Novablast belongs on the pavement, Blazeblast takes you from there.

Is ASICS Blazeblast good for Danish terrain?
Yes. Blazeblast is built for exactly the surfaces that characterize Danish outdoor life: forest trails, gravel roads, field paths, and cross country routes. It is not a technical mountain shoe but a gravel and cross country shoe for the runnable surfaces that are the rule rather than the exception in, for example, Denmark.

Can I use ASICS Blazeblast on asphalt?
Yes. The FF Blast Max midsole provides good comfort and energy return also on asphalt, and ASICSGRIP is discreet enough for the shoe to function on mixed routes. Blazeblast is strongest where the surface varies.