Adidas Adizero Evo SL vs ASICS Novablast 5
On paper, compared with the Adidas Adizero Evo SL, the ASICS Novablast 5 is 26 g heavier, 4.8 mm more heel stack, ₹1,000 cheaper, Ride −1.
 AdidasAdizero Evo SL |  ASICSNovablast 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.67 | 8.33 |
| Ride | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 9.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹15,999 | ₹15,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Versatile trainer |
| Weight | 224 g | 250 g |
| Heel stack | 36.1 mm | 40.9 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 28.1 mm | 33.5 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 7.4 mm |
| Foam | Lightstrike Pro | FF Blast Max |
| Plate | none | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | Up to about 90 kg |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Tempo | Easy runsLong runsTempo |
| Pros | Energetic, bouncy and fast · Lightweight build · Durable · Great value for the performance | Soft, very bouncy FF Blast Max ride · New light, breathable upper fixes Novablast 4's issue · Versatile from 4:00/km to 6:30/km · Wide base adds stability · Good heel padding and counter for long runs · No issues in 100+ km of testing |
| Cons | Unstable at slower paces · Snug tongue and heel fit | Not for beginners or runners slower than 6:30/km · Wet grip only above average · Bouncy foam won't last as long as the Novablast 4's · Unlikely to be discounted |
| Avoid if | You are a beginner, need extra ankle support or have pronation issues. | Avoid it if you are a beginner or regularly run slower than about 6:30/km, because the bouncy foam gives less stability and ground feel at those paces. |
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 5
If I were training for my first marathon and wanted one shoe, this is the one I would pick. I would not recommend it to beginners or to runners slower than about 6:30/km pace.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you are a beginner or regularly run slower than about 6:30/km, because the bouncy foam gives less stability and ground feel at those paces.
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