Nike Vomero Plus vs ASICS Novablast 6

Two bouncy everyday trainers that runners often weigh up as the easy-day partner to a faster shoe like the Evo SL. The Vomero Plus is the big-cushion pick: a taller, softer, full-ZoomX ride, but 40 g heavier and £25 dearer. The Novablast 6 is lighter and more versatile, so it overlaps more with a fast trainer.

By the RunShoeRotation team. Written October 2026; specs, scores and prices updated October 2026. How we compare shoes.

NikeVomero PlusMax cushion93/100 · 2 reviews

ASICSNovablast 6Daily trainer96/100 · 1 review

Which should you buy?

Choose the Vomero Plus if you already own a faster shoe and want the most cushioned contrast to it for long runs and recovery days.

Choose the Novablast 6 if you want a lighter, cheaper all-rounder that's also happy when you pick up the pace.

The Vomero Plus is 40 g heavier than the Novablast 6. It has 3.5 mm more foam under the heel. Its drop is 10 mm against 8 mm. It costs £25 more at full price.

Side by side

Spec	Vomero PlusNike	Novablast 6ASICS
Review score	93/100 (2 reviews)	96/100 (1 review)
Type	Max cushion	Daily trainer
Weight (men's UK 8.5)	289 g	249 g
Heel stack	45 mm	41.5 mm
Drop	10 mm	8 mm
Cushioning	Soft	Soft
Bounce	Springy	Springy
Plate	No plate	No plate
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Fit	True to size	True to size
Widths	standard, wide	standard, wide
Waterproof version	No	ASICS Novablast 6 GTX
UK RRP	£165	£140

Weights are for a men's US 9 / UK 8.5. Prices are UK RRPs; shops often sell for less.

What the critics say

Vomero Plus

Full ZoomX midsole feels bouncy and lively
Big, protective cushioning that is light for its height
Comfortable for everything from recovery jogs to long runs
Soft outsole rubber wears quickly
Too squishy for speed work, and the upper runs warm

Scores from RunRepeat, Road Trail Run.

Novablast 6

Extra forefoot bounce from the new FF Turbo² insert
Plush, well-padded heel
Versatile from easy days to marathon pace
Not the best choice for hard workouts

Scores from RunRepeat.

Paraphrased from published reviews.

What's new in each

ASICS Novablast 6: Adds a springy FF Turbo² insert in the forefoot of the FF Blast Max midsole, grippier ASICSGRIP rubber up front and a new woven upper.

Prices for the Vomero Plus Prices for the Novablast 6

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