HOKA Clifton 10 vs ASICS Novablast 5
Get the ASICS Novablast 5. Lighter and much bouncier, so it's fun at any pace. The HOKA Clifton is steadier and more protective for easy runs and walks, but it's soft rather than lively.
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Which one is for you?
Clifton 10
A stable, protective shoe, as much walking as running? The Clifton.
Is the HOKA Clifton 10 worth it?Novablast 5
Get the Novablast if this sounds like you: one shoe for easy and faster runs, a bouncy ride, lighter feet.
Is the ASICS Novablast 5 worth it?Key differences
Weight
Feel
Room at the toes
Toe durability
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Clifton 10
Nearly all verified owners are happy, praising comfort for walking and running and the light weight; a few found it uncomfortable or tight.
- Comfortable
- Good for walking or all day on your feet
- Good for running
- Uncomfortable
Novablast 5
Nearly all verified owners are happy, mostly praising how it feels to run in.
- Good for running
- Comfortable
- Soft, bouncy cushioning
Nothing came up often enough to list.
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RunRepeat: ASICS Novablast 5, RunRepeat: Nike Vomero 18, RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, RunRepeat: HOKA Clifton 10, RunRepeat: Brooks Ghost 17, Believe in the Run: ASICS Novablast 5, Believe in the Run: Nike Vomero 18, Believe in the Run: ASICS Gel-Kayano 32, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Clifton 10: 65 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany) and Rebel Sport (Australia), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Novablast 5: 52 verified buyer ratings at Otto (Germany) and Rebel Sport (Australia), read November 2026.