OVERVIEW

The Novablast 5 ATC is the All-Terrain Condition take on the Novablast 5 — same FF Blast MAX midsole, but with a reinforced upper and an AHAR LO outsole tuned for mixed surfaces. ATC is road-plus (gravel paths, packed dirt, shoulder-season wet), not a proper trail shoe, grip still struggles in standing water or deep mud. The Novablast platform for people whose daily miles aren't purely paved. ATC = All-Terrain Condition, reinforced upper and AHAR LO outsole tuned for mixed road-plus surfaces.

DETAILS

Best for:

Shoulder-season daily miles on mixed surfaces

Gravel paths, rail-trails and hardpack dirt

Rainy-day pavement runs where a durable upper helps

Commutes that mix sidewalk, grass and packed trail

Road runners who want a more-durable Novablast for bad weather

Specs:

8 mm drop, 41.5 / 33.5 mm stack, ~255 g (men's US 9)

FF Blast MAX full-length midsole

Reinforced upper and AHAR LO outsole tuned for mixed surfaces

Road-plus grip, not a proper trail shoe, still struggles in standing water

Plateless, same Novablast 5 midsole geometry underneath

Shoulder-season and gravel-path daily trainer in the neutral line

Colourway: White / Tuna Blue

Sizing: 7.5 / 8 / 8.5 / 9 / 9.5 / 10 / 10.5 / 11 / 11.5 / 12

MATERIALS & CARE

Remove insoles and loosen laces after wet or muddy sessions and air-dry away from direct heat (no radiators, no dryers). Hand-clean uppers with cold water and a soft brush; use a mild detergent only if needed. Do not machine-wash, it degrades adhesives, compresses the midsole foam, and shortens the life of FF Turbo+, FF Turbo² and FF Leap super foams. Do not tumble dry, bleach or dry clean. Rotate between two pairs where possible, PEBA / A-TPU super foams rebound better when given 24 hours to recover between runs. Store at room temperature out of direct sun; heat and UV accelerate foam breakdown. Keep Gore-Tex models clean on the upper to maintain breathability; reproof the face fabric with a water-based DWR when water stops...