Adidas Supernova Rise 3 vs ASICS Novablast 5

Ride profile: medium cushion , neutral stability .

• Beat the Nike Pegasus 42 in round one 2-1 before losing the quarterfinal to the Topo Phantom 4; a shoe that grew on the panel over time despite a slow-to-break-in midsole.

  Ride:DreamStrike midsole grew on the panel after an initial break-in period; soft and compliant but without a fast, snappy bounce-back.

  Fit:Fit runs a bit narrow but well enough regarded to still be picked for easy-mile rotation duty.

  In their words: "it has actually grown on me"

  — Doctors of Running , source

• 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 .

• A solid, comfortable all-round daily trainer that excels at easy and cruising paces, but feels a bit dull at faster efforts compared to the Novablast 6. A good buy if found at a significant discount.

  Ride:Balanced, comfortable ride with FF Blast Max foam; smooth and reliable but lacks pop off the forefoot at faster paces; feels more controlled and stable than the 6

  Fit:True to size with a roomy forefoot and good amount of space in the toe box; slightly more accommodating in the forefoot than the Novablast 6

  In their words: "nice shoe to cruise in" · "felt very smooth to be out in" · "a little bit dull"

  — The Run Testers , 75 mi tested , source

• A go-to daily trainer pick that Ben describes as his current favourite in the category — soft, comfortable, and a great all-around choice.

  In their words: "a little bit more soft and squishy"

  — Ben Is Running , 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