Side by side comparison: ASICS Novablast 6 vs Hoka Clifton 11

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.

Hoka Clifton 11
HokaClifton 11

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$155$137$126$103$92

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 4Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush cushioning
Stable platform
Improved flexibility
Low energy return
Dull ride feel
Narrow toebox

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack42 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight283 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Comfort-focused daily trainer with plush cushioning and stability, but lacks energy return.