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Compared from 134 real runner reviews

ASICS Novablast 5 vs Nike InfinityRN 4 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos

Side by side from 134 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.

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78 signal

110 reviews

45 signal

6 reviews

67 signal

18 reviews

In short

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

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Very soft, bouncy and rockered with a sock-like upper; a few find it too soft for harder workouts.

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Specs

Weight
255 g (9 oz), men's
Stack height
41.5 mm heel / 33.5 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
316 g (11.1 oz), men's
Stack height
39 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Drop
9 mm
Weight
261 g (9.2 oz), men's
Stack height
38.5 mm heel / 32.5 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm

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