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Compared from 181 real runner reviews

ASICS Gel Nimbus 27 vs ASICS Novablast 5 vs Mizuno Neo Zen

Side by side from 181 real reviews. Every count is the same as on each shoe’s page.

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The signal score

A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.

So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.

63 signal

19 reviews

78 signal

110 reviews

82 signal

52 reviews

In short

Runners give mixed to positive reviews.

Most runners find the Novablast 5 soft, bouncy and comfortable, with a roomy, breathable upper.

Soft, fun daily trainer with lively foam; unstable for some, and mushy at faster paces.

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Specs

Weight
305 g (10.8 oz), men's
Stack height
44 mm heel / 36 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
255 g (9 oz), men's
Stack height
41.5 mm heel / 33.5 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
240 g (8.5 oz), men's
Stack height
40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm

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