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ASICSDynablast 4 | New Balance1080 v15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 7.33 | 8.17 |
| Ride | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| Design & Comfort | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Value | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹5,000 | ₹17,000 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 260 g | 245 g |
| Heel stack | 34 mm | 40 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26 mm | 34 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast | Infinion |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | wide | standard |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (90 kg+) | Best under 90 kg; works above 90 kg with lower durability |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsRunners 90 kg+ | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 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 | Fun, jelly-like Infinion ride from 5 km to 30 km · More stable than the 1080 v14 · Light for its stack, about 240 to 250 g · Durable upper that will not tear easily · Premium tongue, heel padding and collar · 800 to 1,000 km expected under 90 kg |
| 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 | Thick upper is less breathable than other super trainers · Upper feels neither premium nor soft · Forefoot narrower than the v14 · Hard to find online in India · Expensive at ₹15,000 to ₹17,000 · Lower durability above 90 kg |
| 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. | Avoid the standard width if you have wide feet or bunions, and skip it at full price if ₹15,000 is a stretch. |

