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ASICS NOVABLAST 5
ASICS GT-2000 14
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Weight
248.2 g (8.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
Plate
None
Weight
264.7 g (9.34 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.0 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS NOVABLAST 5
ASICS GT-2000 14
The ASICS NOVABLAST 5 and ASICS GT-2000 14 are both daily trainers, but they serve very different purposes: the NOVABLAST 5 is a modern, neutral trainer focused on fun cushioning and bounce, while the GT-2000 14 is a traditional support trainer designed with overpronation control in mind. The GT-2000 14 has a wider base, firmer foam, and stronger lateral stability, so it feels more planted, especially if you roll inward or simply like a very controlled ride. In contrast, the NOVABLAST 5 is lighter, softer, and noticeably more energetic, with a higher, plusher stack and a more rockered feel that makes easy runs and uptempo efforts feel livelier and smoother.
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))
- GT-2000 14 (Black/Citron - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Black/Vanilla - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Black/Vanilla - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Blue Fade/Indigo Fog - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Blue Fade/Tranquil Teal - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Citron/Steel Grey - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Cream/Edo Purple - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Cream/Edo Purple - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Gravel/White - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Midnight/Stillwater - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Midnight/Vivid Coral - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Monument/White - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Nature Bathing/Dark Red Planet - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Nature Bathing/Tranquil Teal - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Oatmeal/White - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (Oatmeal/White - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Piedmont Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Rubble Red/Vivid Coral - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Whisper Green/Monument Blue - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GT-2000 14 (White/Black - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (White/Dark Pink Clay - (Women - US 7))
- GT-2000 14 (Winter Sea/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.3
5.9
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
5.0
Heel Energy Return
6.3
2.8
Heel Stack Height
41.8 mm
36.6 mm
Weight
6.5
5.8
Forefoot Stack Height
33.4 mm
29.6 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
5.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
248.2 g (8.76 oz)
264.7 g (9.34 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
41.8 mm
36.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.4 mm
29.6 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
7.0 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
93 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (2.9")
80 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
2.54
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.44
3.88
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
284 mm (11.2")
284 mm (11.2")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.3
2.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
74.0%
69.3%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.3
5.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
77.3%
71.9%
Heel Cushioning
8.2
6.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.83 J
3.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.97 J
7.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.86 J
12.88 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.9
6.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.15 J
3.82 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.58 J
6.45 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.28 J
9.39 J
Heel Firmness
5.1
6.8
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
47.1 N/mm
60.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
109.3 N/mm
145.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
229.7 N/mm
300.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.1
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
105.0 N/mm
136.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
220.1 N/mm
281.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
436.1 N/mm
536.5 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.3
5.7
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
8.00 J
6.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.77 J
6.12 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.61 J
6.03 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.50 J
5.98 J
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