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GT-2000 14vsNovablast 5
The GT-2000 14 and Novablast 5 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The GT-2000 14 retails for $140 while the Novablast 5 comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Novablast 5 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.5 oz for the GT-2000 14. Both score 9.1/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 9.5 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36.5 mm | 41.5 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
