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ASICS NOVABLAST 4
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
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Weight
255.4 g (9.01 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Our Verdict
ASICS NOVABLAST 4
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
The ASICS NOVABLAST 4 is more versatile than the ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX. It's lighter and offers better energy return, making for a more dynamic ride for tempo work and faster paces. With similar stability and cushioning, the GLIDERIDE MAX can be a good option if you don't highly value bounciness and just need a reliable companion for your daily miles.
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))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.5
6.1
Forefoot Energy Return
5.1
3.0
Weight
6.2
5.1
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.2
5.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
255.4 g (9.01 oz)
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.3 mm
44.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.2 mm
35.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
9.7 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")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.15
1.94
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.60
3.24
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.4
2.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
68.7%
69.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
5.1
3.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
71.9%
69.5%
Heel Cushioning
8.0
8.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.23 J
3.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.05 J
10.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.25 J
18.75 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.3
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.99 J
4.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
9.06 J
8.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
13.50 J
12.61 J
Heel Firmness
4.7
4.4
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
51.2 N/mm
47.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
92.7 N/mm
92.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
191.7 N/mm
181.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
7.5
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
87.3 N/mm
97.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
178.3 N/mm
195.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
367.0 N/mm
357.6 N/mm
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