Side by side comparison: ASICS Novablast 6 vs Brooks Glycerin 22

ASICS Novablast 6
ASICSNovablast 6

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$155$184$168$138$122

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Bouncy, energetic forefoot
Plush, secure upper
Improved stability
Clunky heel transition
Slightly short fit

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack41.5 mm heel / 33.5 mm forefoot
Weight253 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lively, cushioned daily trainer with energetic forefoot and plush comfort; minor heel transition issues.

Brooks Glycerin 22
BrooksGlycerin 22

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$120$179$164$134$119

Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Stable wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy for category
Stiff in cold
Low toebox height

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight292 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, stable daily trainer delivering elite comfort and durability for high-mileage road running.

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