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Novablast 5vsMach 6
The Novablast 5 and Mach 6 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Mach 6 comes in at $140 — a $10 difference. The Mach 6 is the lighter shoe at 8.2 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Mach 6 — 9.1/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.2 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 | 37 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
