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Compared from 165 real runner reviews

ASICS Novablast 5 vs PUMA MagMax Nitro vs PUMA Magnify Nitro 2

Side by side from 165 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.

78 signal

110 reviews

75 signal

37 reviews

69 signal

18 reviews

In short

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

Bouncy, protective and durable with a wide stable base; the weight feels clunky when speeding up.

Cushioned, durable daily shoe with a grippy outsole, but not one for fast running.

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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
292 g (10.3 oz), men's
Stack height
47 mm heel / 39 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
286 g (10.1 oz), men's
Stack height
39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Drop
10 mm

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