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Novablast 5vsGlycerin 23
The Novablast 5 and Glycerin 23 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Glycerin 23 comes in at $175 — a $25 difference. The Novablast 5 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 9.1/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $175 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 10.6 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 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Very Good✓ |
