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ASICS NOVABLAST 4 vs ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASICS NOVABLAST 4
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
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Weight255.4 g (9.01 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop9.1 mm
PlateNone
Weight301.9 g (10.65 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.9 mm
PlateNone
Variants
- NOVABLAST 4 (Black/Blue Expanse - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Black/Blue Expanse - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Blue Expanse/Black - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Blue Expanse/Champagne - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Blue Expanse/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Bold Magenta/Black - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Cool Grey/Blue Expanse - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Cool Grey/Blue Expanse - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Cool Grey/Grey Blue - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Cool Grey/Grey Blue - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Cool Matcha/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Cool Matcha/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Faded Orange/Deep Red - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Nature Bathing/Pearl Pink - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Nature Bathing/Red Snapper - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 4 (Oatmeal/Moonrock - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (White/Moonrock - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 4 (White/Soothing Sea - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 4 (White/Sunrise Red - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Cool Matcha - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Dusty Purple - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Soothing Sea - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Blue Expanse/Aurora Green - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Blue Expanse/Bold Magenta - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Blue Expanse/Champagne - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Blue Expanse/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Bright Cyan/Bold Magenta - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Celadon/Light Celadon - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Concrete/Pure Silver - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Cool Grey/Bright Cyan - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Evening Teal/Light Mustard - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Feather Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (French Blue/Electric Lime - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Light Celadon/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Lite-show/Illuminate Green - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Lite-show/Sea Glass - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Mint Tint/Pale Mint - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Nature Bathing/Pearl Pink - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Nature Bathing/Red Snapper - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Oatmeal/Faded Orange - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Piedmont Grey/Grey Blue - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Piedmont Grey/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Rich Navy/Faded Orange - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Sheet Rock/Thunder Blue - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Thunder Blue/Sapphire - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Waterscape/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Watershed Rose/White - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (White/Fresh Air - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (White/Soothing Sea - (Women - US 7))
Our Verdict
ASICS NOVABLAST 4
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
The ASICS NOVABLAST 4 and the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26 are both solid daily trainers in ASICS' lineup, but they excel in different areas. The NOVABLAST 4 is more versatile and better at picking up the pace, with better energy return and a notably lighter weight. However, the GEL-NIMBUS 26 is firmer overall, offering more stability and making it a good fit for easy runs at slower paces.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.5
3.8
Forefoot Energy Return
5.1
0.9
Weight
6.1
4.2
Heel Energy Return
3.1
0.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.1
4.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
255.4 g (9.01 oz)
301.9 g (10.65 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.3 mm
42.1 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.2 mm
33.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
8.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
93 mm (3.6")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
115 mm (4.5")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
96 mm (3.8")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
3.1
0.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
74.6%
69.9%
Forefoot Energy Return
5.1
0.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
76.6%
71.2%
Heel Cushioning
7.3
6.9
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.05 J
1.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.57 J
3.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.83 J
6.25 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.1
7.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.10 J
0.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.14 J
2.84 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.49 J
5.01 J
Heel Firmness
6.2
6.8
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
41.3 N/mm
39.5 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
53.1 N/mm
59.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
70.1 N/mm
77.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.7
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
38.4 N/mm
44.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
65.4 N/mm
71.4 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
96.6 N/mm
104.0 N/mm
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