Less than a year ago, I switched from the Glycerin 21 to the Novablast 4, and it was a gamechanger. I now have the Novablast 5 for my daily training, but I also have the Glycerin MAX for my long/recovery runs.
Couldn’t agree more, purchased both the glycerin 21 and novablast 5. Used both for a couple weeks and it was not even a competition. Novablast 5 all day
Great video 🙌🏽. I just got the glycerin max and I’m loving it, although not for speed work, I went down to 3:00/km on a fartlek run and it handled it well, unlike myself who was breathing out my arse after that effort!
I have the the Glycerin 22. Probably the best shoe I have used the foam is just perfect for me and will last longer than the Novablast and NB. Ben Parkes said the grip on the Novablast was still terrible, so Glycerin takes the win for me. I find I can pickup the pace in the Glycerin much easier than previous versions and find the DNA tuned midsole gives great feedback and remains consistent in +20mile runs. The other shoes tend to sap energy after a while.
What other shoes sap the energy after running in them for longer? You still tried the NB5? 1080v13 is said to be too soft, yes. As for the sink in and energy sapping: that's why I love the Puma Nitro foam shoes :)
I've thought about the Novablast 5 if the Superblast 2 is out of stock when I need to replace Superblast 1. I use that for pretty much everything and I think the durability and versatility justifies the higher price.
Sure, why not? Just if you really heavily pronate or are a very heavy runner, I would go for a more stable daily trainer or one with little bit more stability elements. I also run in the Kayano Lite 3, whats wrong with that? Nothing, it is just not the fastest shoe, but neither is the bulky walking shoe Kayano 31. Asics Outlet, 100€. Nice shoe! Probably more stable: Saucony Tempus. I got one, but they run a half size smaller than other Sauconys and I have not yet secured a pair half a size up. Just today I wrote someone on a 2nd hand plattform :)
@ appreciate the reply when I went for a running analysis back in September they said I was neutral but I have suffered shin splints in the past. Yes the Gel Kayano feels huge (that’s because it is I guess). So the Nova Blast might be able to offer me something different on days where I’m running 5-8ks?
@@jamesmc0716 Yes, Novablast is livelier than the Kayano Lite 3. If a Novablast I would recommend the Novablast 4 if you can find it. Maybe there is more Novablast 4 TR in stock than regular ones - which is the better shoe! I also have one. It is the same NB4 but the rubber on the outsole is ever so slightly thicker, which makes the grooves deeper, which should improve traction. The +15g you don't notice. Imho if the TR version exists, there is no reason for the regular one to do too.
@ yes I was just diving down the RUclips rabbit hole on the Nova Blast and the issue with grip in wet weather came up and the recommendation of the TR.
Hey mate.. I av the Glycerin 22s which solved one of my issues but now have very sore Achilles.. Have you heard of anyone having these issues.. These shoes where recommended by gait analysis as I used to use Adidas Adizero.. Cheers
I've read that the novablast 5 will be too soft for anyone over about 12.5 stone. im a fair bit more than that and love my superblast 1/2's. What's are peoples thoughts? Should i be looking elsewhere for a daily. Adidas S L 2' maybe?
I found the novablast 3 too soft and the sl2s I had to sell, far too narrow for me, I’m a good bit over 12.5 stone (more 14!) so I’m very happy with brooks and wider shoes , saucony seems to work well for me too
Go for the Novablast 4 if you can find it anywhere! They are a bit firmer than all other Novablasts, that's why I like them with my now fat 92kg. I also got the NB5 recently but didn't run in them outside my living room ;)
Less than a year ago, I switched from the Glycerin 21 to the Novablast 4, and it was a gamechanger. I now have the Novablast 5 for my daily training, but I also have the Glycerin MAX for my long/recovery runs.
Dang it and I just bought the glycerin 21 😩
Couldn’t agree more, purchased both the glycerin 21 and novablast 5. Used both for a couple weeks and it was not even a competition. Novablast 5 all day
Great video 🙌🏽. I just got the glycerin max and I’m loving it, although not for speed work, I went down to 3:00/km on a fartlek run and it handled it well, unlike myself who was breathing out my arse after that effort!
I just bought last week the glizzy max and I love it very comfy and bouncy
Morning all. For my 65kgs, I prefer the Novablast 5 or the Brooks Ghost Max 2. I love the drops 4-8mm. Like to Fordy. A nice weekend for everyone.
Right on
I have the the Glycerin 22. Probably the best shoe I have used the foam is just perfect for me and will last longer than the Novablast and NB. Ben Parkes said the grip on the Novablast was still terrible, so Glycerin takes the win for me.
I find I can pickup the pace in the Glycerin much easier than previous versions and find the DNA tuned midsole gives great feedback and remains consistent in +20mile runs. The other shoes tend to sap energy after a while.
It’s typical asics outsole on NB5 but marginally improved vs previous version
Interesting thoughts.
@@FordyRunsIt is still AHAR-LO like in the NB4, just in Syperblast 2 style. Maybe this geometry is the whole improvement
What other shoes sap the energy after running in them for longer?
You still tried the NB5?
1080v13 is said to be too soft, yes.
As for the sink in and energy sapping: that's why I love the Puma Nitro foam shoes :)
Novablast 5 is amazing. I did have to go down 1/2 a size.
Novablast 5 is phenomenal. I just keep reaching for it.
Fordy speaks, I take notes 📝
I've thought about the Novablast 5 if the Superblast 2 is out of stock when I need to replace Superblast 1. I use that for pretty much everything and I think the durability and versatility justifies the higher price.
Agreed
I run in Gel Kayano Stability 31s would the Nova Blast 5 be good to use on my shorter daily runs?
Sure, why not?
Just if you really heavily pronate or are a very heavy runner, I would go for a more stable daily trainer or one with little bit more stability elements.
I also run in the Kayano Lite 3, whats wrong with that? Nothing, it is just not the fastest shoe, but neither is the bulky walking shoe Kayano 31.
Asics Outlet, 100€. Nice shoe!
Probably more stable: Saucony Tempus. I got one, but they run a half size smaller than other Sauconys and I have not yet secured a pair half a size up. Just today I wrote someone on a 2nd hand plattform :)
@ appreciate the reply when I went for a running analysis back in September they said I was neutral but I have suffered shin splints in the past.
Yes the Gel Kayano feels huge (that’s because it is I guess).
So the Nova Blast might be able to offer me something different on days where I’m running 5-8ks?
@@jamesmc0716 Yes, Novablast is livelier than the Kayano Lite 3.
If a Novablast I would recommend the Novablast 4 if you can find it.
Maybe there is more Novablast 4 TR in stock than regular ones - which is the better shoe!
I also have one. It is the same NB4 but the rubber on the outsole is ever so slightly thicker, which makes the grooves deeper, which should improve traction. The +15g you don't notice.
Imho if the TR version exists, there is no reason for the regular one to do too.
@ yes I was just diving down the RUclips rabbit hole on the Nova Blast and the issue with grip in wet weather came up and the recommendation of the TR.
@ then go for it and enjoy! :)
Hey mate.. I av the Glycerin 22s which solved one of my issues but now have very sore Achilles.. Have you heard of anyone having these issues.. These shoes where recommended by gait analysis as I used to use Adidas Adizero.. Cheers
I've read that the novablast 5 will be too soft for anyone over about 12.5 stone. im a fair bit more than that and love my superblast 1/2's. What's are peoples thoughts? Should i be looking elsewhere for a daily. Adidas S L 2' maybe?
I found the novablast 3 too soft and the sl2s I had to sell, far too narrow for me, I’m a good bit over 12.5 stone (more 14!) so I’m very happy with brooks and wider shoes , saucony seems to work well for me too
@@jasonreid6791 Thanks for the reply. Funny enough current rotation is mainly Brooks/Saucony. Maybe stick to what i know works. Cheers mate.
Watch my video on Feb 6th I have the perfect shoe for you
Go for the Novablast 4 if you can find it anywhere! They are a bit firmer than all other Novablasts, that's why I like them with my now fat 92kg. I also got the NB5 recently but didn't run in them outside my living room ;)
Please review the Nike Pegasus Premium
I have them but I won’t rush a video out to get views I want to actually run in the shoe 👀
You should be wearing them to the mall instead…
Wet road grip in the NB5 is poor, verging on unusable if you try picking up the pace. Shame, as otherwise it's a great shoe.
Mine became decent after 20km, though it's not excellent still. Maybe the outsole needs some breaking in.
Mine ok but terrible at the start
That's interesting. I've done about 65k in mine but recent runs have been in the dry. Will have to give them another go in the wet.
I haven't found New Balance Fresh Foam to last very long.
NB5 not the same shoe after 100 miles.
What you thinking
Agreed the foam compresses really bad
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Thank you
If you want to stay with brooks … definitely get the glycerin max over the glycerin 22
Love the glycerin max
I think you're wrong, the Glycerin 22 is better than both the other shoes you listed...Just my take🤷🏻♂
All opinions welcome here