ASICS NOVABLAST 6 vs New Balance 1080 v15

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NOVABLAST 6 compared with 1080 v15

	ASICSNOVABLAST 6	New Balance1080 v15
Overview
Released
Released	July 2026	January 2026
Fit and feel
Made for
Made for	Road running	Road running
Weight
Weight	249 g (better)	258 g
Heel height
Heel height	42 mm	38 mm
Forefoot height
Forefoot height	34 mm	32 mm
Drop
Drop	8 mm	6 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	Infinion, a supercritical blend of TPEE and EVA
Upper
Upper	Engineered mesh, refined for breathability	Double-layer perforated mesh; gusseted, cushioned tongue; reflective details
Outsole
Outsole	ASICSGRIP rubber in the forefoot	Redesigned rubber outsole with less weight
Use
Best for
Best for	Everyday training	Everyday and long runs
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: 258 g, 38 mm heel, 32 mm forefoot, 6 mm offset (New Balance's figure). Believe in the Run lists 261 g for a men's US 9, 39.9 mm heel and 33.9 mm forefoot