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ASICS NOVABLAST 4 vs adidas Supernova Rise
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASICS NOVABLAST 4
adidas Supernova Rise
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Weight255.4 g (9.01 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop9.1 mm
PlateNone
Weight292.5 g (10.32 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop10.2 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))
- Supernova Rise (Better Scarlet/Core Black/Green Spar - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Core Black/Grey Five/Green Spark - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Green Spark/Wonder Blue/Lucid Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Grey/Silver Metallic/Dash Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Halo Blue/Zero Met - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Orbit Grey/Grey/Team Royal Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Sandy Pink/Dash Grey/Pink Spark - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (Semi Flash Aqua/Cobalt Blue/Blue Spark Met - (Women - US 7))
- Supernova Rise (White/Black/Zero Metallic - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Crystal White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Crystal White/Lucid Pink - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (White/Lucid Blue/Flash Aqua - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Wonder Beige/Orbit Grey/Zero Metallic - (Men - US 9))
Our Verdict
ASICS NOVABLAST 4
adidas Supernova Rise
The ASICS NOVABLAST 4 and the adidas Supernova Rise are both well-rounded daily trainers, but the ASICS offers a bit better value. If you prefer a higher stack height with better cushioning for longer runs, the NOVABLAST 4 is a no-brainer and is notably lighter. However, the adidas shoe offers more ground feel and has better energy return overall.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.5
5.6
Forefoot Energy Return
5.1
7.6
Heel Energy Return
3.1
7.5
Weight
6.1
4.6
Forefoot Cushioning
8.1
5.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.1
4.6
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
255.4 g (9.01 oz)
292.5 g (10.32 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.3 mm
35.0 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.2 mm
24.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
86 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
73 mm (2.9")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
112 mm (4.4")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
276 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
96 mm (3.8")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
3.1
7.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
74.6%
82.9%
Forefoot Energy Return
5.1
7.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
76.6%
83.3%
Heel Cushioning
7.3
6.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.05 J
1.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.57 J
2.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.83 J
5.33 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.1
5.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.10 J
0.86 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.14 J
2.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.49 J
3.76 J
Heel Firmness
6.2
7.9
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
41.3 N/mm
42.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
53.1 N/mm
67.7 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
70.1 N/mm
95.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.7
9.3
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
38.4 N/mm
49.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
65.4 N/mm
94.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
96.6 N/mm
152.5 N/mm
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