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Mach 7vsNovablast 5
The Mach 7 and Novablast 5 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Mach 7 retails for $145 while the Novablast 5 comes in at $150 — a $5 difference. The Mach 7 is the lighter shoe at 8.3 oz versus 9.0 oz for the Novablast 5. In our ratings, the Novablast 5 edges out the Mach 7 — 9.1/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.4 / 10 | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $145✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.3 oz✓ | 9.0 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 41.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Low | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
