Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs ASICS Novablast 4
On paper, compared with the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, the ASICS Novablast 4 is 42 g heavier, 6.9 mm more heel stack, ₹8,000 cheaper, Ride −1.
 AdidasAdizero Evo SL |  ASICSNovablast 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 8.00 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹8,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 224 g | 266 g |
| Heel stack | 36.1 mm | 43 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.1 mm | 35 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 8 mm |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro | FF Blast Plus Eco |
| Plate | none | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | wide |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Easy runsLong runsTempoBeginners |
| Pros | Energetic, bouncy and fast · Lightweight build · Durable · Great value for the performance | Smooth, stable ride with a moderate bounce · Works from 8:00 to 4:30/km · Perfect heel lockdown and snug midfoot · Wide, stable forefoot (about 120 mm) · Foam should last about 800 km · Strong value even at ₹10,000 |
| Cons | Unstable at slower paces · Snug tongue and heel fit | Poor breathability, feet got hot after about 18 km · Average traction in the wet · Feels flatter above 7:30/km · Limited availability in India, hard to identify authorised resellers |
| Avoid if | You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues. | Avoid it if you want the very bouncy trampoline feel of the Novablast 3 or Novablast 5, or you run long in hot, humid conditions and need a very breathable upper. |
My verdicts
Adidas
Adizero Evo SL
The most versatile shoe in this list. Lightweight, well-built and delivers excellent performance across a wide range of runs.
Avoid if: You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues.
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Novablast 4
After 100 km, the Novablast 4 is one of the best-value lightweight daily trainers, with a smooth, stable, moderately bouncy ride across all my paces. I rate it 7.75 out of 10.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want the very bouncy trampoline feel of the Novablast 3 or Novablast 5, or you run long in hot, humid conditions and need a very breathable upper.
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