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Novablast 5vsRebel v5
The Novablast 5 and Rebel v5 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Rebel v5 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Rebel v5 is the lighter shoe at 7.9 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Rebel v5 — 9.2/10 versus 9.0/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 9.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 7.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 41.5 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
