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Novablast 5vsVelocity Nitro 4
The Novablast 5 and Velocity Nitro 4 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Novablast 5 retails for $150 while the Velocity Nitro 4 comes in at $140 — a $10 difference. The Velocity Nitro 4 is the lighter shoe at 8.0 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Velocity Nitro 4 — 9.1/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 8.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 41.5 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
