Side by side comparison: ASICS Novablast 5 vs Mizuno Neo Vista 3

ASICS Novablast 5
ASICSNovablast 5

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.8

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$130$201$185$151$134

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 8Stability: 7Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 10Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Plush, soft cushioning
Lively, energetic ride
Breathable, comfortable upper
Thin toebox durability
Not for overpronators
Firm at slow paces

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack41 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight254 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A top-tier daily trainer with plush cushioning and a lively ride for neutral runners.

Mizuno Neo Vista 3
MizunoNeo Vista 3

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$216$198$162$144

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 9Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 9

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Energetic, lively ride
Smooth roll-through
Improved secure fit
Snug fit for wide feet
Warm, less breathable upper

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack44.5 mm heel / 36.5 mm forefoot
Weight263 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
PlateComposite

Judgment Summary

Energetic daily trainer with a lively ride and improved fit, best for neutral-footed runners.

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