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Novablast 5vsHyperion 3
The Novablast 5 and Hyperion 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Hyperion 3 comes in at $140 — a $10 difference. The Hyperion 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. Both score 9.1/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 41.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Low | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
