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Experience Flow 2vsNovablast 5
The Experience Flow 2 and Novablast 5 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Experience Flow 2 retails for $140 while the Novablast 5 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Experience Flow 2 is the lighter shoe at 8.1 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Experience Flow 2 edges out the Novablast 5 — 9.2/10 versus 9.1/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.1 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 4 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 32 mm | 41.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
