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ASICS Novablast 5
Puma Deviate Pure Nitro
ASICS Novablast 5ASICSNovablast 5Puma Deviate Pure NitroPumaDeviate Pure Nitro
Scores
Overall8.338.77
Ride8.08.8
Design & Comfort9.08.5
Value8.09.0
Price
Price₹15,000₹10,249
Specs
CategoryVersatile trainerVersatile trainer
Weight250 g215 g
Heel stack40.9 mm37.2 mm
Forefoot stack33.5 mm27.6 mm
Drop7.4 mm9.6 mm
FoamFF Blast MaxPEBA (supercritical)
Plate––
Fit
Supportneutralneutral
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Sizing––
Recommended runner weightUp to about 90 kgUp to about 90 kg
Best for
Best forEasy runsLong runsTempoEasy runsTempo
ProsSoft, 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 testingEnjoyable ride at all paces · Lightweight and stable-neutral · Premium upper and lockdown · Excellent grip
ConsNot 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 discountedLacks the bounce and snap of the Evo SL
Avoid ifAvoid 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.You want the Evo SL's top-end speed. It is very close at faster paces, but not quite the same level.