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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX vs NOVABLAST 5

Which Running Shoe Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Picture

Track

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Track

Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Weight
248.2 g (8.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
Plate
None
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Our Verdict

ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX

ASICS NOVABLAST 5

The ASICS NOVABLAST 5 is better overall than the ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX, but each shoe has its strong suit. The NOVABLAST 5 is better for picking up the pace, with significantly better energy return and a more lightweight design. The GLIDERIDE MAX, by contrast, has better cushioning, especially in the heel, and is better suited for longer, easier miles.

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Variants

  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Women - US 7))
  • NOVABLAST 5 (Black/Carrier Grey - (Men - US 9))
  • NOVABLAST 5 (Black/Carrier Grey - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

6.1
7.3

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

3.0
7.3

Heel Energy Return 
 

2.6
6.3

Weight  

5.1
6.5

Plate 
 

3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.1
6.5

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Right Shoe Weight Photo
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Left Shoe Weight Photo
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

283.6 g (10.00 oz)
248.2 g (8.76 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Stack Height Photo
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

44.8 mm
41.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.1 mm
33.4 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.7 mm
8.2 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

6.0 mm
8.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
ASICS NOVABLAST 5 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

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

Outsole Arch Width 
 

78 mm (3.1")
75 mm (2.9")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

114 mm (4.5")
115 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

1.94
2.13

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.24
3.44

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 3D Model Internal
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

279 mm (11.0")
284 mm (11.2")

Internal Heel Width 
 

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

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Yes
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4
9.2

Forefoot Width Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Width Photo
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

2.3 mm (0.089")
1.5 mm (0.059")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

4.0 mm (0.158")
-3.0 mm (-0.116")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

7.3
8.9

Forefoot Height Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Height Photo
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-3.2 mm (-0.126")
-1.6 mm (-0.064")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

9.7
7.1

Arch Fit Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Arch Fit Photo
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-0.9 mm (-0.034")
-4.5 mm (-0.178")

Length Fit 
 

10
10

Toe Clearance Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Toe Clearance Photo
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

6.2

Heel Rocker Photo  

ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

17 mm (0.7")

Heel Apex Position 
 

13.2%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

23.0°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

6.7

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

48 mm (1.9")

Toe Apex Position 
 

73.4%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

31.0°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Other Features Photo
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

2.6
6.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Heel Energy Return
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

69.0%
74.0%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

3.0
7.3

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Energy Return
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

69.5%
77.3%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.5
8.2

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Heel Cushioning Picture
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

 Preview Graph
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Heel Cushioning
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.63 J
3.83 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.34 J
9.97 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

18.75 J
16.86 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

7.8
7.9

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Cushioning
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

4.65 J
5.15 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

8.37 J
8.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

12.61 J
12.28 J

Heel Firmness 
 

4.4
5.1

Heel Firmness  

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Heel Firmness
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N 
 

47.8 N/mm
47.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

92.7 N/mm
109.3 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

181.6 N/mm
229.7 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.5
8.1

Forefoot Firmness  

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Firmness
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Firmness
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Firmness At 800N 
 

97.1 N/mm
105.0 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

195.1 N/mm
220.1 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

357.6 N/mm
436.1 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.4
7.3

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

8.02 J
8.00 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.82 J
7.77 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.72 J
7.61 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.68 J
7.50 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

6.1

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

 Preview Graph
ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

64 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

6.5

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

 Preview Graph
ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

62.4%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.5

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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ASICS NOVABLAST 5 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

11.3 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

234 N

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