Head-to-Head
MegablastvsNovablast 5
The Megablast is a long run shoe while the Novablast 5 is a daily trainer shoe. The Megablast retails for $225 while the Novablast 5 comes in at $150 — a $75 difference. The Megablast is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Megablast edges out the Novablast 5 — 9.3/10 versus 9.2/10.
| Rating | 9.3 / 10✓ | 9.2 / 10 | |
| Price | $225 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 41.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
