Adidas Supernova Rise 3 vs ASICS Novablast 5

Ride profile: medium cushion , neutral stability .

• Steve is pleasantly surprised: the Supernova Rise 3 punches above its $140 price in the mid-cushion everyday category, feels substantial and runnable, and straddles the neutral/stable line well enough to serve a broad range of daily trainer buyers.

  Ride:Substantial, well-cushioned feel with a surprisingly light and breathable upper; sits between neutral and stable, works for mild pronation as well as neutral runners.

  Fit:Fit feels good with locked-in sizing.

  In their words: "hugs the line between neutral and stable" · "punched above its weight" · "still with an elevated feel"

  — Run Moore , source

• A massive upgrade over the previous Supernova Rise versions and a cracking daily trainer — fun, bouncy, and durable, standing up well against the Puma Velocity Nitro 4 especially for runners who find Puma too narrow.

  Ride:Full-length Dreamstrike Plus feels lighter, bouncier, and softer underfoot. Wide, bulbous, built-up heel is a win for heel strikers. Handles daily miles and can pick up the pace for intervals. Light Traction outsole grips well in winter conditions.

  Fit:Wide base with good stability; no rubbing or fit issues in the toe box; padded tongue and heel collar. A good alternative for runners who find Puma shoes too narrow.

  In their words: "lighter, it's bouncier, it's softer" · "very good daily trainer for everyday runners" · "real nice wide base"

  — FORDY RUNS , source

Ride profile: high cushion , neutral stability .

• Run in side-by-side against the Novablast 6, the testers rate the Novablast 5 as a very good, comfortable all-round daily trainer that grew on them, though it lacks the forefoot energy and uptempo edge of its successor.

  Ride:Soft and comfortable cruiser with quicker, more immediate bite-back than the 6 but less forefoot pick-up, a bit slappier, and a softness that extends through the whole shoe; suits slower easy paces well.

  Fit:True to size with a roomy, slightly looser toe box than the 6 and well-padded heel collar; midfoot security good but a touch less dialed-in than the Novablast 6.

  In their words: "very good all round shoe" · "a shoe that grew on me"

  — The Run Testers , source

• The reviewer considers the Novablast 5 the more versatile and balanced option for daily training and easy miles, with smoother transitions and a more plush upper, though it lacks the snappy responsiveness of the Sonicblast at faster paces.

  Ride:More compliant, softer feel from the Flight Foam Blast Max. Smoother transitions than the Sonicblast across a wider range of paces. More balanced geometry with slightly taller sidewalls. Lacks the spring of the Sonicblast but offers better versatility. Some complaints about traction in slick conditions.

  Fit:More plush upper with extra padding on the heel collar. Normal width through heel and midfoot, slightly wide forefoot. Good volume for foot swelling and accommodation.

  In their words: "feel very balanced" · "a little bit more plush" · "daily training and easy miles"

  — Doctors of Running , source

• Steve considers the Novablast 5 one of the best everyday trainers at its $150 price point, with a fun, light, bouncy ride and the forefoot launchpad.

  In their words: "one of the best in that category" · "fits nice and well" · "the lowest stack height of the group"

  — Run Moore , source

• Delivers more versatility for less money than the Rebel 5 — a better everyday choice especially for heavier runners or longer efforts.

  Ride:FF Blast Max is softer than FF Blast Plus but returns to form well — responsive and durable foam with no early compression like the Rebel 5 showed. ~6mm more heel stack than the Rebel 5, noticeable on longer efforts.

  Fit:More padded and plusher upper than the Rebel 5.

  In their words: "softer again than Flight Foam Blast Plus" · "more padded in the upper" · "more versatile when it comes to recovery"

  — EDDBUD , source