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Novablast 5vsGel Cumulus 28
The Novablast 5 and Gel Cumulus 28 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Novablast 5 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.1 oz for the Gel Cumulus 28. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 9.1/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.1 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 41.5 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
