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Novablast 5vsPegasus Plus
The Novablast 5 and Pegasus Plus are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Pegasus Plus comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Pegasus Plus is the lighter shoe at 8.6 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Pegasus Plus — 9.1/10 versus 8.9/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Low | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 41.5 mm | 34 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
