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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
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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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