Side by side comparison: ASICS Novablast 6 vs Nike Pegasus Plus 2

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.

Nike Pegasus Plus 2
NikePegasus Plus 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$170$143$131$107$95

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 5Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 6Race: 5Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Wide toe box comfort
Improved midfoot lockdown
Moderate propulsion
Heavy for performance
Clunky heel feel
Limited stability

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight265 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Comfort-focused daily trainer with improved fit; limited by weight and heel design.

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