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- Design
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX vs ASICS NOVABLAST 5
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
ASICS NOVABLAST 5
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Heel-To-Toe Drop9.7 mm
Plate3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.2 mm
PlateNone
Variants
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Men - US 9) (Birch/Black)
- NOVABLAST 5 (Men - US 9) (Indigo Blue/Amber)
Our Verdict
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
ASICS NOVABLAST 5
The ASICS NOVABLAST 5 is better overall than the ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX, but each shoe has its strong suit. The NOVABLAST 5 is better for picking up the pace, with significantly better energy return and a more lightweight design. The GLIDERIDE MAX, by contrast, is a much more stable shoe that's better suited for longer, easier miles.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.1
6.5
Forefoot Energy Return
2.9
7.1
Heel Energy Return
1.8
6.8
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None
Weight
5.0
6.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.0
6.4
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
248.2 g (8.76 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
44.8 mm
41.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.1 mm
33.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
8.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
75 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
115 mm (4.5")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
284 mm (11.2")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.8
6.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
73.0%
80.4%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.9
7.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
74.4%
81.2%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
8.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.23 J
1.35 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.75 J
4.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.89 J
7.54 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.6
8.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.98 J
1.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.87 J
3.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.02 J
5.71 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
4.7
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
35.1 N/mm
31.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
53.0 N/mm
45.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
71.8 N/mm
69.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.4
7.3
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.9 N/mm
35.5 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
71.2 N/mm
60.4 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
105.3 N/mm
98.0 N/mm
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