Head-to-Head
Novablast 5vsSonicblast
The Novablast 5 is a daily trainer shoe while the Sonicblast is a speed trainer shoe. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Sonicblast comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. Both weigh 9.0 oz. Both score 9.1/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 41.5 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
