ASICS Dynablast 4 Review: Cheap Novablast 4 (good news)

The ASICS Dynablast 6 borrows the exact base tooling and geometry from the Novablast 4 — same FF BLAST PLUS midsole, same AHAR LO outsole compound, same 8mm drop. So is this a genuine budget alternative, or just clever repackaging? In this review I break down the ride, the upper, the durability, and whether ASICS is quietly selling you last year's flagship shoe at a discount. ⏱️ Full unboxing, on-foot fit check, and multiple test runs included in this video — first impressions, midsole feel, outsole grip, and my final verdict on whether it's worth buying over the Novablast 4. ASICS DYNABLAST 6 SPECS ▪️ Midsole: FF BLAST PLUS foam ▪️ Outsole: AHAR LO rubber compound ▪️ Drop: 8mm ▪️ Upper: Engineered mesh ▪️ Insole: Ortholite sockliner ▪️ Support: Neutral daily trainer ▪️ Shares base tooling/geometry with the ASICS Novablast 4 ASICS NOVABLAST 4 (for comparison) ▪️ Midsole: FF BLAST+ ECO foam ▪️ Outsole: AHAR LO rubber ▪️ Stack height: 41.5mm heel / 33.5mm forefoot ▪️ Drop: 8mm ▪️ Weight: ~258g / 9.1oz (men's US9) ▪️ Retail: $140 💸 Exclusive discount at SportsShoes.com: Get 15% off at Sportsshoes.com → https://www.fordyruns.com/affiliated 🙌 Join the FORDY RUNS Running Club Be part of the UK’s biggest running club! Connect with thousands of runners of all abilities. 👉 Sign up here: https://www.fordyruns.com/running-club 👍 If you enjoyed the review, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more running shoe reviews, comparisons, running tips and everything else from FORDY RUNS. 💬 Already run in either shoe? Drop your mileage and thoughts in the comments — I read every one. #ASICS #Dynablast6 #Novablast4 #RunningShoes #ShoeReview #DailyTrainer #RunningShoeReview