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Compared from 179 real runner reviews

Mizuno Neo Vista vs Mizuno Neo Zen vs ASICS Novablast 5

Side by side from 179 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

17 reviews

82 signal

52 reviews

78 signal

110 reviews

In short

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

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

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Specs

Weight
266 g (9.4 oz), men's
Stack height
44.5 mm heel / 36.5 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm
Weight
240 g (8.5 oz), men's
Stack height
40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Drop
6 mm
Weight
255 g (9 oz), men's
Stack height
41.5 mm heel / 33.5 mm forefoot
Drop
8 mm

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