ASICS Dynablast 4 vs New Balance 1080 v14
On paper, compared with the ASICS Dynablast 4, the New Balance 1080 v14 is 40 g heavier.
 ASICSDynablast 4 |  New Balance1080 v14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.33 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹5,000 | – |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 260 g | 300 g |
| Heel stack | 34 mm | – |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | – |
| Drop | 8 mm | – |
| Foam | FF Blast | Fresh Foam X |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsRace dayBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Soft with manageable bounce · Stable ride from 4:30 to 10:00/km · About 60–80% of the Novablast 5 feel · Lightweight at 260 g (US 9) · Thick heel padding and stiff heel counter · Thick 5 mm high-abrasion outsole · Amazing value at ₹5,000–6,000 | Premium mesh upper you feel at step-in · Soft and comfortable but firmer and more versatile than before · Stable thanks to the wider platform · Thick rubber outsole with full coverage, no wear after 100 km · Likely more durable than the Novablast · Handles 4:00/km to slow runs and up to full marathon |
| Cons | Feels like a 5–6 mm drop, not the listed 8 mm · Can tire calves of heel-striking beginners · Very thin tongue · Wet traction and long-run breathability not yet tested | Heavy at 300 g (US 9) · Breathability is limited · Expensive at ₹14,000 to ₹16,000 · Mostly offline in India |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you are a heel-striking beginner without strong calves and ankles, because the low-feeling drop pushes you onto your forefoot. | Skip it at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer. |
My verdicts
ASICS
Dynablast 4
After my first 10 km, the Dynablast 4 gives 60 to 80 percent of the Novablast 5 feel at a budget-friendly price. At ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 it is amazing value, but the low-feeling drop may not suit heel-striking beginners.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a heel-striking beginner without strong calves and ankles, because the low-feeling drop pushes you onto your forefoot.
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1080 v14
If you want Novablast-style comfort with more stability and durability, consider the 1080 v14; it will be one of the top daily trainers of 2025. Buy it with a 10 to 20% offer, not at full price.
Avoid if: Skip it at full retail price; wait for a 10 to 20% offer.
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