ASICS
Novablast 6
9.0Excellent
High-cushion neutral daily trainer with FF BLAST MAX and a FF TURBO SQUARED forefoot trampoline pod.
From € 149
Comparison
ASICS Novablast 6 vs HOKA Clifton 10
Both soft high-stack road dailies. Clifton 10 sits further toward max-cushion rocker; Novablast 6 keeps more energetic daily bounce.
- Expert comparison
- Data driven
- Updated 1 September 2026
- Running Shoes
HOKA
Clifton 10
8.8Very Good
Lightweight max-cushion neutral daily trainer with HOKA’s signature rockered geometry.
From € 144
Decision guide
When each shoe is the better buy — by training mix and conditions, not overall score alone.
Bottom line
Clifton 10 when you want more protective max-cushion miles; Novablast 6 when you want soft but livelier daily energy.
ASICS
Choose Novablast 6 if…
- You want soft energy for mixed easy days.
HOKA
Choose Clifton 10 if…
- You want more max-cushion protection.
Key Differences
Cushion classification
Novablast 6: HighClifton 10: MaximumControlled cushioning categories on both products.
Score Comparison
Novablast 6Clifton 10
Cushioning
9.39.2Ride & Energy
9.18.8Fit & Comfort
9.08.6Stability
7.88.0Durability
8.28.2Value for Money
8.48.4
When each wins
Context winners by session type — use these with the decision guide above, not as a universal ranking.
Daily Training
Novablast 6
Higher energetic daily Recommendation.
Long Runs
Clifton 10
Strong long-run Recommendation for protective stack.
Recovery Runs
Clifton 10
Max-cushion recovery-oriented profile.
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Tempo Runs
—
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Easy Runs
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Value
Novablast 6
Clearer Kitletics value score for the current catalog price / performance mix.
Specs
| Spec | Novablast 6 | Clifton 10 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 253 | 250 | — |
| Drop (mm) | 8 | 5 | — |
| Heel Stack (mm) | 41.5 | 37 | — |
| Forefoot Stack (mm) | 33.5 | 32 | — |
| Cushioning | High | Maximum | — |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | TIE |
| Energy Return | High | Moderate | — |
| Cushion Feel | Soft | Plush | — |
| Ride Character | Rockered | Rockered | TIE |
| Flexibility | Moderate | Moderate | TIE |
| Plate | No | No | TIE |
| Plate Material | None | None | TIE |
| Midsole | FF BLAST MAX + FF TURBO SQUARED trampoline pod | Compression Molded EVA / CMEVA | — |
| Outsole | ASICSGRIP (forefoot) / AHAR LO (heel) | Rubber | — |
| Upper | Engineered woven | Engineered mesh | — |
| Terrain | Road, Treadmill | Road, Treadmill | TIE |
| Training Types | Easy, Long, Recovery, Tempo | Easy, Long, Recovery | — |
| Recommended Distance | Daily, Half, Marathon | Daily, Half, Marathon | TIE |
| Weather Suitability | Dry, Wet, All Season | Dry, All Season | — |
| Width Options | Standard, Wide | Standard, Wide | TIE |
| Arch Support | Medium | Medium | TIE |
| Fit / Sizing | Men, Women | Men, Women | TIE |
| Recommended Pace Range (min/km) | — | — | TIE |
| Recommended Runner Weight Range (kg) | — | — | TIE |
| Surface | Asphalt, Treadmill | Asphalt, Treadmill | TIE |
| Grip | Road | Road | TIE |
| Durability | Moderate | Moderate | TIE |
| Race Legal | Yes | Yes | TIE |
| Breathability | High | High | TIE |
Current Prices
Regional prices · Netherlands
Novablast 6
From € 149
- ASICS Official: € 160 · Check price
- All4running: € 154 · Check price
- Amazon.nl: € 159 · Check price
Clifton 10
From € 144
- HOKA Official: € 150 · Check price
- All4running: € 144 · Check price
- Amazon.nl: € 150 · Check price
Prices last checked: 12 Sept 2026. Offer updates do not mean the editorial comparison was re-reviewed.
Top Alternatives
ASICS Novablast 5Pick Novablast 5 over Novablast 6 only if soft energetic ride is the weekly gap. Novablast 5 is daily training / long runs; Novablast 6 stays daily training / long runs. Cost of the switch: not a stability shoe.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5Endorphin Speed 5 is on the Novablast 6 alternatives list for more responsiveness. Endorphin Speed 5 brief: Nylon-plated tempo shoe for workouts, faster long runs, and accessible race efforts.. Novablast 6 brief: High-cushion neutral daily trainer with FF BLAST MAX and a FF TURBO SQUARED forefoot tram…. Extra peer cue: strong race/training crossover. Peer spec: drop 8, midsole PWRRUN PB, cushion feel balanced, stability neutral.
ASICS GEL-Kayano 32Leave Novablast 6 for GEL-Kayano 32 when more stability outweighs the source’s daily training / long runs bias. GEL-Kayano 32 centres on overpronators / daily training (drop sits higher on GEL-Kayano 32 (10 vs 8)). You give up Novablast 6 spec (drop 8, heel stack 41.5, weight 253, midsole FF BLAST MAX + FF TURBO SQUARED trampoline pod).
Nike Pegasus 41Novablast 6 vs Pegasus 41 is not a score swap. Pegasus 41 wins when a same-role peer and versatile workhorse beat soft energetic daily ride. drop sits higher on Pegasus 41 (10 vs 8).
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2Novablast 6 vs SUPERBLAST 2 is not a score swap. SUPERBLAST 2 wins when better long-run protection and huge protective stack beat soft energetic daily ride.
Brooks Ghost 18Ghost 18 is on the Novablast 6 alternatives list for a similar peer. Ghost 18 brief: Soft neutral daily trainer with broad width options for beginners and high-mileage road r…. Novablast 6 brief: High-cushion neutral daily trainer with FF BLAST MAX and a FF TURBO SQUARED forefoot tram…. Extra peer cue: excellent width range. Peer spec: drop 12, midsole 3, cushion feel soft, stability neutral.
Saucony Ride 18Shared use-case alternative
HOKA Clifton ProShared use-case alternative
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