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Asics Novablast 5 TR vs La Sportiva Akasha 2

Asics Novablast 5 TR

Asics Novablast 5 TR

$150
La Sportiva Akasha 2

La Sportiva Akasha 2

$155

Why is La Sportiva Akasha 2 better than Asics Novablast 5 TR?

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Novablast 5 TR vs La Sportiva Akasha 2

Feature

Asics Novablast 5 TR

La Sportiva Akasha 2

150 $
155 $
BEST
N/A
310 g
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Light trails, gravel paths and mixed road-to-trail surfaces
varied trails, long‑distance routes, ultra runs
8 mm
BEST
6 mm
N/A
38 mm
N/A
28 mm
FF BLAST PLUS cushioning for responsive bounce and energy return
Injected EVA with Cushion Platform™ for enhanced cushioning
Trail-specific rubber outsole for improved grip on off-road surfaces
FriXion® Red dual‑compound with Trail Rocker™ for improved toe‑off
N/A
Perforated AirMesh with PU leather and Dynamic ProTechTion™ reinforcements
N/A
Ortholite® Hybrid Mountain Running ergonomic footbed
N/A
Traditional lace closure
N/A
Dynamic ProTechTion™ front reinforcements
N/A
FriXion® Red compound with strategically placed lugs
N/A
Soft, breathable and sock‑like upper with large internal volumes
Daily trail running, door-to-trail sessions and mixed terrain running
Endurance trail running, ultra‑distance runs, long trail training
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