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Novablast 5vsMaverick V1 Runner
The Novablast 5 and Maverick V1 Runner are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $150. The Maverick V1 Runner is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Maverick V1 Runner — 9.1/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.1 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 9.0 oz | 7.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 41.5 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
