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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 vs adidas Adizero Evo SL
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASICS NOVABLAST 5
adidas Adizero Evo SL
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Weight248.2 g (8.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.2 mm
PlateNone
Weight220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop6.7 mm
PlatePlastic Shank
Variants
- NOVABLAST 5 (Black/Carrier Grey - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Black/Carrier Grey - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Breeze/White - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Denim Blue/Midnight - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Illusion Blue/Light Blue - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Indigo Blue/Amber - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Indigo Blue/Seal Grey - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Pure Aqua/Seal Grey - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Pure Aqua/Seal Grey - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Soothing Sea/Wave Teal - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Wave Teal/Black - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 5 (Wave Teal/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Carbon/Lucid Red/Solar Slime - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Cloud White/Core Black/Cloud White - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Core Black/Cloud White/Core Black - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Core Black/Iron Metallic/Core Black - (Women - US 7))
- Adizero Evo SL (Lucid Blue/Silver Metallic/Lucid Lemon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Lucid Lemon/Core Black/Matte Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Orbit Grey/Zero Metallic/Halo Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Silver Metallic/Iron Metallic/Halo Silver - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Evo SL (Wonder White/Cyber Metallic/Warm Vanilla - (Women - US 7))
Our Verdict
ASICS NOVABLAST 5
adidas Adizero Evo SL
The ASICS NOVABLAST 5 and the adidas Adizero Evo SL both deliver impressive versatility, but each shines in different areas. The NOVABLAST 5 provides deeper, more protective cushioning, making it ideal for long runs and daily training, particularly if you prioritize plush comfort. Meanwhile, the Evo SL is lighter and offers more energetic responsiveness, allowing for snappier workouts and even racing.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.5
7.3
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
8.4
Weight
6.4
7.5
Plate
None
Plastic Shank
Heel Energy Return
6.8
8.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.4
7.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
248.2 g (8.76 oz)
220.0 g (7.76 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.8 mm
36.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.4 mm
30.2 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
84 mm (3.3")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (2.9")
64 mm (2.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
284 mm (11.2")
276 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Plastic Shank
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.8
8.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
80.4%
87.3%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
8.4
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.2%
87.9%
Heel Cushioning
8.6
7.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.35 J
1.12 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
4.31 J
3.89 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
7.54 J
7.03 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.4
8.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.19 J
0.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.41 J
3.11 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.71 J
5.43 J
Heel Firmness
4.7
5.6
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
31.9 N/mm
39.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
45.3 N/mm
48.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
69.4 N/mm
71.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
7.9
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
35.5 N/mm
44.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
60.4 N/mm
63.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
98.0 N/mm
96.3 N/mm
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