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 ASICSNovablast 5 |  ASICSSuperblast 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.33 | 8.67 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹10,079 | ₹21,999 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Versatile trainer | Max cushion |
| Weight | 250 g | 230 g |
| Heel stack | 40.9 mm | 45.8 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 33.5 mm | 37.7 mm |
| Drop | 7.4 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Foam | FF Blast Max | FF Leap + FF Blast Plus |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | neutral |
| Fit | – | narrow |
| Sizing | – | true to size |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 85 kg | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsTempo | Easy runsLong runsBeginnersRunners 90 kg+ |
| Pros | Soft, very bouncy FF Blast Max ride · Light, breathable upper fixes the Novablast 4's issue · Versatile from 4:00 to 6:30/km · Wide base adds stability · No issues in 100+ km of testing | The most fun shoe of the year · Extremely soft FF Leap + FF Blast Plus midsole · True to size, snug and secure · Plush woven upper with gusseted tongue · Light at 230 g for a 46/38 mm stack |
| Cons | 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 | Exposed midsole and outsole wear quickly · Narrower forefoot than the Superblast 2 · Expensive at ₹22,000–23,000, rarely discounted · Less energetic than the Megablast |
| Avoid if | You are a beginner or regularly run slower than about 6:30/km. | You need a stability shoe, or have wide feet and can't size up or get the wide version. |