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Compared from 143 real runner reviews

ASICS Novablast 5 vs Saucony Endorphin Trainer vs Saucony Kinvara Pro

Side by side from 143 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

56 signal

8 reviews

67 signal

25 reviews

In short

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

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Stable and peppy for long runs and marathon training; a few find it heavy on longer runs.

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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
286 g (10.1 oz), men's
Stack height
42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
269 g (9.5 oz), men's
Stack height
42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm

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