The NOVABLAST™ 5 running shoe is a great choice if you want a shoe with extra bounce. Lightweight and with more energy return than the previous version, it's designed to help you run faster. And it will leave you feeling energised every step of the way. It's no surprise that it's the preferred training shoe among athletes. The shoe's FF BLAST™ MAX foam creates a softer, more energised running experience and provides extra bounce thanks to its trampoline-inspired outsole. Its unique design, fit, and midsole will give you added energy return during your run. What gives the NOVABLAST™ 5 running shoe extra bounce? FF BLAST™ MAX foam creates a softer and more energised running experience. Trampoline-inspired outsole design provides more bounce. Midsole and unique geometric design ensure extra energy return What else makes the NOVABLAST™ 5 shoe a great choice? This shoe is designed with energy return in mind, and we’ve spent endless hours testing it at our Institute of Sport Science (ISS) in Japan. The NOVABLAST™ 5 running shoe includes additional technical features to support you during your runs, which you’ll find listed under ‘Tech & Features’ below.