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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Weight
    2. Stack Heights
    3. External Shape
    4. Internal Shape
    5. Other Features
  5. Performance
    1. Heel Energy Return
    2. Forefoot Energy Return
    3. Heel Cushioning
    4. Forefoot Cushioning
    5. Heel Firmness
    6. Forefoot Firmness
  6. Comments

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 vs ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

ASICS NOVABLAST 4
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX

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ASICS NOVABLAST 4 Picture
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Picture

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))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Black/Oatmeal - (Men - US 9))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Black/Pale Pink - (Women - US 7))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Taupe Grey/Birch - (Men - US 9))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Taupe Grey/Birch - (Women - US 7))

Our Verdict

ASICS NOVABLAST 4

ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX

The ASICS NOVABLAST 4 is a bit more versatile than the ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX. It's lighter and offers better energy return, making for a bouncier ride for tempo work and faster paces. However, the GLIDERIDE MAX is a better fit for longer distances, offering a more stable, cushioned ride.

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

5.5
5.1

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.1
2.9

Plate 
 

None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate

Weight  

6.1
5.0

Heel Energy Return 
 

3.1
1.8

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.1
5.0

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 Right Shoe Weight Photo
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 Left Shoe Weight Photo
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

255.4 g (9.01 oz)
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 Stack Height Photo
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

41.3 mm
44.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

32.2 mm
35.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.1 mm
9.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 3D Model Full Shoe
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
87 mm (3.4")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

72 mm (2.8")
78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

116 mm (4.6")
114 mm (4.5")

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 3D Model Internal
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

280 mm (11.0")
279 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

61 mm (2.4")
62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

96 mm (3.8")
94 mm (3.7")
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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 Other Features Photo
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
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Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

3.1
1.8

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

74.6%
73.0%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

5.1
2.9

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

76.6%
74.4%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.3
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture  

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 Heel Cushioning Picture
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.05 J
1.23 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

3.57 J
3.75 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

6.83 J
6.89 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.1
7.6

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

ASICS NOVABLAST 4 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.10 J
0.98 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

3.14 J
2.87 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

5.49 J
5.02 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

6.2
5.8

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

41.3 N/mm
35.1 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

53.1 N/mm
53.0 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

70.1 N/mm
71.8 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.7
8.4

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

38.4 N/mm
42.9 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

65.4 N/mm
71.2 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

96.6 N/mm
105.3 N/mm
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ASICS NOVABLAST 4

ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX

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