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ASICS NOVABLAST 5
HOKA Clifton 10
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Weight248.2 g (8.76 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.2 mm
PlateNone
Weight273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop9.9 mm
PlateNone
Our Verdict
ASICS NOVABLAST 5
HOKA Clifton 10
The ASICS NOVABLAST 5 and the HOKA Clifton 10 are both solid daily trainers, but they offer very different ride experiences. The NOVABLAST 5 is a modern daily trainer built with a more premium midsole foam that delivers a blend of cushioning and bounce, all while keeping the weight impressively low. It feels energetic and responsive underfoot but still offers good stability for its category, making it versatile for everything from easy runs to light uptempo work. The Clifton 10, by contrast, sticks to plush cushioning and a smooth, stable ride. It's heavier and less dynamic than the NOVABLAST, but it shines in its ability to absorb impact and keep things comfortable and consistent, especially for runners who want a no-fuss, protective option.
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))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Black/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Black/White - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Blue Spark/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Blue Spark/White - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Blue/Skyward Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Carnation/Starlight Glow - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Cosmic Grey/Stardust - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Droplet/Druzy - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Mint Fluorite/Luna Moth - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Navy/White - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Oat Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Orange Zest - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Orange Zest - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Skyward Blue/Cielo Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (Stellar Grey/Stardust - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (Vanilla/Birch - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (White/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (White/Cielo Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Clifton 10 (White/Skyward Blue - (Men - US 9))
- Clifton 10 (White/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.3
6.1
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
3.6
Heel Energy Return
6.8
2.5
Weight
6.5
5.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
5.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
248.2 g (8.76 oz)
273.3 g (9.64 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
41.8 mm
41.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.4 mm
31.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.2 mm
9.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
89 mm (3.5")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
75 mm (2.9")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.13
2.26
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.44
3.56
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
284 mm (11.2")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
98 mm (3.9")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.8
2.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
80.4%
73.9%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
3.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.2%
75.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.6
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.35 J
1.28 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
4.31 J
4.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
7.54 J
7.45 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.6
8.1
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.19 J
1.07 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.41 J
3.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.71 J
5.34 J
Heel Firmness
4.7
4.9
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
31.9 N/mm
33.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
45.3 N/mm
47.4 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
69.4 N/mm
67.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.3
7.9
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
35.5 N/mm
39.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
60.4 N/mm
66.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
98.0 N/mm
100.4 N/mm
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