ASICS NOVABLAST 6 vs HOKA Clifton 11

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NOVABLAST 6 compared with Clifton 11

	ASICSNOVABLAST 6	HOKAClifton 11
Overview
Released
Released	July 2026	July 2026
Fit and feel
Made for
Made for	Road running	Road running
Weight
Weight	249 g (better)	261 g
Heel height
Heel height	42 mm	43 mm
Forefoot height
Forefoot height	34 mm	35 mm
Drop
Drop	8 mm	8 mm
Carbon plate
Carbon plate	No	No
Midsole foam
Midsole foam	FF BLAST MAX main layer with an FF TURBO SQUARED trampoline pod in the forefoot	Compression-moulded EVA foam midsole; Smooth MetaRocker; rearfoot-focused Active Foot Frame
Upper
Upper	Engineered mesh, refined for breathability	Engineered mesh with 3D silicone print and reflective details; double-lace lock; open-cell sockliner
Outsole
Outsole	ASICSGRIP rubber in the forefoot	Durable abrasion rubber
Use
Best for
Best for	Everyday training	Everyday runs, walking and all-day wear (HOKA)
Measured figures
Measured figures	Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 249 g, 42 mm heel, 34 mm forefoot, 8 mm offset. RunRepeat lab: 249 g, 39.2 mm heel, 32.1 mm forefoot, 7.1 mm drop. ASICS's figures, as listed by RunRepeat: 242 g, 41.5 mm heel, 33.5 mm forefoot	Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 261 g, 43 mm heel, 35 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 266 g, 41.4 mm heel, 29.7 mm forefoot, 11.7 mm drop. HOKA NZ lists 283 g without a size
Design
Widths
Widths	–	Regular and wide