Is the Asics Novablast or the On Cloudsurfer lighter?

The Novablast 6, by 1.3 oz in a men's US 9 (8.8 oz against 10.1 oz).

Can I switch from the Asics Novablast to the On Cloudsurfer?

The drop matches at 8 mm, which is the spec that usually forces an adjustment, so most runners move across without one. Check the width and toebox instead.

Which is more cushioned, the Asics Novablast or the On Cloudsurfer?

The Cloudsurfer 3, on stack height: 45 mm under the heel against 41.5 mm. Stack is not the whole story, though; the foams differ too.

Which comes in more widths?

The Novablast 6. The Novablast 6 runs in D, 2E for men's sizes; the Cloudsurfer 3 runs in D.

Which costs more, the Asics Novablast or the On Cloudsurfer?

The Cloudsurfer 3, by $5 at list ($155 against $160). That gap narrows once either one gets a successor.

Asics Novablast vs On Cloudsurfer

Comparing the current Novablast 6 and Cloudsurfer 3. Specs are men's US 9.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

The Novablast 6 is the lighter shoe by 1.3 oz in a men's US 9, and both run the same 8 mm drop, so it is the one that feels quicker without asking your stride to change. Both sit in the same role (daily trainer). The Novablast 6 lists $5 lower.

Asics Novablast 6Men's at Amazon Women's
On Cloudsurfer 3Stock unverifiedMen's at Amazon Women's

Availability last checked Oct 13, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.

Novablast 6 · 2026

Cloudsurfer 3 · 2026

Every spec, side by side

Spec	Novablast 6	Cloudsurfer 3
FIT AND WEIGHT
Weight	8.8 oz	10.1 oz
Widths	D, 2E	D
Upper	Engineered woven mesh with a longer padded tongue	Evolved warp-knit engineered mesh with a padded collar and tongue
CUSHIONING GEOMETRY
Heel stack	41.5 mm	45 mm
Forefoot stack	33.5 mm	37 mm
Drop	8 mm	8 mm
MATERIALS
Midsole	FF Blast Max with an FF Turbo Squared forefoot insert	Surreal superfoam in re-engineered CloudTec Phase geometry
VALUE
List price at launch	$155	$160

Which line changes its ride more often?

The Novablast has done it 3 times in 6 versions, most recently with the Novablast 5 in 2024, and the Cloudsurfer has done it 2 times in 3 versions, most recently with the Cloudsurfer 3 in 2026. If you want a shoe you can rebuy without reading a review first, the Cloudsurfer has the steadier record.

Buy the Novablast 6

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Availability last checked Aug 2, 2026.

Buy the Cloudsurfer 3

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Availability last checked Oct 13, 2026.

Chasing a specific older version rather than choosing between the current two? The Asics Novablast lineage and the On Cloudsurfer lineage track every version and what changed in each update.

Questions runners ask

Is the Asics Novablast or the On Cloudsurfer lighter?: The Novablast 6, by 1.3 oz in a men's US 9 (8.8 oz against 10.1 oz).
Can I switch from the Asics Novablast to the On Cloudsurfer?: The drop matches at 8 mm, which is the spec that usually forces an adjustment, so most runners move across without one. Check the width and toebox instead.
Which is more cushioned, the Asics Novablast or the On Cloudsurfer?: The Cloudsurfer 3, on stack height: 45 mm under the heel against 41.5 mm. Stack is not the whole story, though; the foams differ too.
Which comes in more widths?: The Novablast 6. The Novablast 6 runs in D, 2E for men's sizes; the Cloudsurfer 3 runs in D.
Which costs more, the Asics Novablast or the On Cloudsurfer?: The Cloudsurfer 3, by $5 at list ($155 against $160). That gap narrows once either one gets a successor.

Updated October 13, 2026.