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Novablast 5vsNucleo 2
The Novablast 5 and Nucleo 2 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Nucleo 2 comes in at $165 — a $15 difference. The Novablast 5 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 9.7 oz for the Nucleo 2. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Nucleo 2 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $165 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz✓ | 9.7 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 41.5 mm | 40 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
