Adidas Adizero SL2 vs Asics Novablast 4

The Adidas Adizero SL2 and Asics Novablast 4 are both everyday running shoes designed to offer a fun ride at an affordable price point. At $130, the Adizero SL2 packs racing foam into a streamlined package. Meanwhile, the $140 Novablast 4 brings a tall stack of protective cushion. In this video, I give an overview of both shoes, sprint up and down the street in the Novablast 4 and let you know which one is best for you.
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - Overview
7:24 - Fit & Feel
12:14 - Jog Test
14:51 - Running in the Novablast 4
17:22 - Who They're Best For
19:49 - One More Thing: Stack
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[@willem-janageling3907]

I like your shorter vs videos as much as I like the long ones. The way you create your videos gives so much context to your analysis and recommendations. It is very easy for anyone to see all your information confirmed. On top of that: your style is playful and fun. For those who don't like the length: you can simply skip ahead to the portions you want to see. I'd say this is the best of both worlds!

[@supwell]

Thanks so much willem! I appreciate all the support and the thoughtful note

[@EdSmyth]

Been waiting for this video…great video as always. Just picked up both 👟

[@stephanvonwolf5666]

21 minutes and awesomeness content, keep it up (please)! 😊 Happy Fathers day! And thank you for the length here. Perfect! Kudos!

[@iconik-cn5rm]

Just got my Croc slides and my feet are so fn happy reminds me of the squish of fresh foam x compound ...ty yowana one love brotha. keep pushing out the bangers greatest long content shoe king on youtube.... bow to king yowana

[@supwell]

Glad they are treating you well! Thanks for the kind words 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@stevescott5858]

Novablast 4 is my personal shoe of the year! Absolutely love everything about it

[@davidmcquade4743]

That sole flare in the forefoot with the lighter weight intrigues me.

[@manhunni]

Same, but i bought the SL2 to get maybe a bit of a better time, cause of the racefoam, i will see whats better. But after i bought the NB4 ... dude my PBs are rockin

[@stevescott5858]

@@manhunni I’d like to know how you end up liking the sl2

[@wakichunu]

Same except when it rains and they slip on painted road lines.

[@pbnotj1]

@@wakichunuI have the slightly different outsole trail version of novablast 4 and and grip is pretty good

[@arvinsandiego2686]

Another banger match up! 🔥

[@laneharrison3162]

The one we've been waiting on

[@oldjayrunning3287]

Midnight Matinee… Popcorn and Yowana! NOTHINGS BETTER! FIRE! Happy Father’s Day!

[@nicksantos7586]

I'm 106 miles in the NB4, get's better and better! thanks for recommending it bro. Need to drop the new version of your Hobby Jogger cap!

[@supwell]

Coming very soon! Waiting to get a new batch of test hats in and then we'll be off to the races

[@awghafiz204]

Sl2 is so underrated shoe!! Bought it last week. And i think its better than NB4

[@davidg9120]

I really like the novablast4 it's been a great long run shoe for me. Happy Father's Day to you!

[@supwell]

Thank you - hope you had a great Father's Day as well!

[@jw_25]

I'm all about shoes that can be used for running and occasional casual use. I'm getting my SL2 delivered on Monday.

[@vegasteam7785]

I agree with you that the novablast isn’t very breathable in hot weather. I love running in them but just to hot in the summer so I had set mines aside I’m thinking until the fall. Using Nb rebel v4 which are so light and I can actually feel air flow into the shoes as I’m running. Considering the SL2 now if they are breathable to pair with the nb Rebel this summer.

[@pbnotj1]

I got a trail version of novablast 4 and love it for gravel roads. Provides great cushioning, good enough protection and traction not bad in trail versions. I am bigger by running standards and foam is just awesome for bigger or stronger heavier striking runners.

[@supwell]

That trail version looks so cool - glad to hear it's working well for you. Agreed on the foam 💪🏽

[@manhunni]

Dude love you so much, my 2 Shoes i have now, lets see what the Master have to say :)

[@kuriosites]

Interesting thought about the aggressive look of the SL2. On the DOR podcast with the Mizuno development team, they talked about angle of attack as being something separate from drop. Also, Happy Father's Day to all of us dads.😀

[@supwell]

Happy belated Father's Day! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Vincent-io2iy]

Cant wait for the magic speed 4, SC trainer v3, 2.0 strung review.

[@younesbouderbal4]

Hello yowana please do comparison between Asics superblast Vs on cloudMonster 2 hyper because they are made for speed running training thank you

[@lennoxamisi9979]

You should give the Novablast 3 a try. That thing was so fun to run in.

[@fredriksvard2603]

Was it though... i'm switching from nb3 to sl2 because i found the opposite to be true, at least after 200km

[@mattbeier]

A comparison of like to see is the Novablast 4 vs the Supernova Rise. I currently have 15 miles on my SN Rise and have concluded that h the Rise replaces the Novablast 3 for me. Great feeling shoe. Happy Father’s Day!

[@supwell]

Thanks Matt! And yes I should get to that one soon - thanks for recommending

[@edwardwilliammorris1340]

I've done 1000s of miles in noveblasts 1 2 and 3 and love them. Just started using Adidas shoes and found the Boston 11 bouncy but doesn't bottom out no matter how far you go , so know what you mean . 👍

[@whatismyname6921]

Hey Yowana, I’m a 10k down college runner and im trying to decide between a summer work horse for more easy to tempo pace type of shoe, I’ve come down to three pairs, which are the vemero 17s, novablast 4, and the cloud surfer 7; Which one would you recommend??

[@bestom1]

A comparison to the Invincible 3 could be very interesting. Both soft superfoams. One uses a carrier to add ‘some’ stability, the other makes it super wide for same idea. Both comfortable, fastish shoes.

[@rayveeeee1]

let's gooo!

[@spou20]

Sounds like a best comparison is the SL2 vs Puma Velocity Nitro 3... ✌🏽

[@robsnow2099]

SL2 having 1080v13 softness is wild, just not what I expected. Thought it would be more of a streak fly sorta thing.

[@philipes23]

That’s it, sl2 is my second pair of shoes. Thought noosa tri 15 was the right choice till I watched this

[@DHarbajan]

Is the sl2 good for a Heavier runner?

[@expseeker]

what shoe size is your nova blast and what size is the sl2 ? i wonder because i have US10 (44) at asiics not sure waht i have at adidas - i believe 45

[@TG1417]

Only reason I wouldn't get the NB4 just because I heard the traction in wet weather is horrible which makes it less versatile. Boston 12 my current fav but may get the SL2 too, or the Clifton 9 as my 2nd shoe

[@davidmcquade4743]

Does the SL2 have the same broad forefoot base that the SL1 has? I've liked the narrow heel/midfoot and broad forefoot that the Boston 12 and SL1 have.

[@supwell]

The original SL and SL2 fit and felt pretty similar (other than softness of foam). But Boston 12 feels wider overall and especially in the forefoot

[@Ennis09]

Happy Father’s Day!!! Question! This isn’t regarding the two shoes or shoes in general lol! I’m buying a watch to replace my Apple Watch! Coros pace 3 or garmin 265 I’m torn. Any advice? How do you like your Coros?

[@supwell]

I haven't tried the Garmin but have had a good experience with the pace 3 so far! Has everything I really want in a running watch - reliable GPS, battery life, comfortable to wear - and some other extras that are nice to have as well (sleep tracking, fitness metrics etc). I definitely recommend it especially for the price

[@kw353]

New video dropped right after my run!

[@BenP-xx1uu]

Im currently running in a pegasus 36 that I got unused at a cheap price recently. Would the SL2 be a worthwhile upgrade? I am torn between it and the mach 6

[@supwell]

The SL2 would be a great upgrade. Mach 6 is also great and you can't go wrong either way - but coming from the Pegasus I'd recommend the SL2 as it has more of that traditional everyday running shoe feel. Mach 6 has a more aggressive feeling that encourages me to run fast, so I wouldn't want to run in it everyday. I ran in the SL2 everyday for a week and it was great for that

[@r1gav]

Hey Man, great comparison.. what size do you have in the SL2… I’m a UK10 in the novablast 4 yet a 10.5 in the SL2 still seems to small.

[@supwell]

I have the same size in both - 10.5 US men's. I didn't notice anything weird with the fit in the SL2 but some have suggested it runs a little small

[@user-sx8rv5pz7u]

Same here i bought a full size up in the SL2

[@FFSray]

Is the superblast a good "upgrade" from the novablast if you want to go for speed workouts? As a beginner

[@supwell]

It's a pretty similar shoe to the Novablast except with a little more bounce at faster paces. Given you already have the novablast (and how expensive the superblast is), I would recommend either the hoka mach 6 or adidas Adizero SL2 for faster paces. Both feel a lot lighter, bouncier and more streamlined than the Novablast and are only $140. I did a head to head comparison last week but Mach 6 is probably the one I'd get to pair with the novablast

[@pvj6993]

Love that sl2 color

[@ABucc]

The SL2 white colorway with black stripes is even better

[@mattbeier]

The Lucid Lemon SL2 colorway Yowana has is even brighter in person. Same color as I have. Looks great in those early morning runs.

[@justalarvitar3411]

Will I enjoy the NB4 if I really like the 3 ? cause I found the stack of the NB4 too high and a tad bit more padded than I'd like

[@supwell]

I didn't run in the 3 but I've heard it's a lot bouncier. If you want something a little lower stack with that bounce I would look into the hoka Mach 6 or Adizero SL2

[@justalarvitar3411]

@@supwell happy Father’s Day to you! Thanks for the recommendations, the SL2 is $90USD in local currency here so im going with it

[@dannytran558]

I am thinking of buying adizero sl2 or wait for the asic superblast 2.. which one would you choose?

[@supwell]

For the price difference the SL2 is hard to beat. It can do any type of run and feels both fun and comfortable. The superblast 2 will probably (almost definitely) be more comfortable and feel better for the later stages of a 20+ mile long run - so if you're doing a lot of these then maybe the extra money is worth it for the superblast. But for most people the SL2 is a great buy and more than enough comfort and cushion

[@zackphelps3052]

Just found out asics does military discount. Got the Novablast 4 for 105 shipped, no brainer for me!

[@rayveeeee1]

can the SL2 co exist with the Mach 6?

[@supwell]

If you like soft and bouncy shoes you could rotate them, but they are really similar. I personally would use them for the same type of runs, so I'd rather get a different shoe, maybe something more cushioned and comfort oriented like the new balance 860 or Asics novablast 4, to pair with either of them

[@zr7gaming256]

When is the next supwell track video coming out?

[@supwell]

We're dropping heavy this week over there! Stay tuned

[@VinodJacob181]

Happy Father's Day!!!!

[@supwell]

Thank you!!

[@A1ta1rQQ]

I really do not need the SL2 as i'm just starting running and my Novablast is more than enough. I bought the SL2.

[@cns187]

Novablast for me because it comes in Wide.

[@supwell]

I'm guessing they will have SL2 in wide soon as well! They offered the first SL in wide

[@trev_941]

Either of these shoes better for a midfoot striker than the other?

[@supwell]

Novablast gets higher reviews generally from midfoot strikers due to the "trampoline pod" landing pad in the front. It's not as fast and fun as the SL2 though - if you're looking for fast and fun I'd go for the sl2 or Mach 6. Mach 6 has more of a rocker that's ideal for forefoot and midfoot strikers but the SL2 is a little more versatile

[@trev_941]

@@supwell I think i'm sold on SL2.. BTW, my Puma Deviate Nitro 3 just arrived and they're INSANELY narrow. I have narrow feet and these are just ridiculous. Would SL2 run a bit wider through the midfoot?

[@supwell]

@@trev_941yeah the deviate nitro 3 is awesome but the fit and upper is so weird. SL2 is a lot more comfortable fitting. Some people are going up half a size but I went true to size and it fits well

[@trev_941]

@@supwell Amazing. The GOAT shoetuber just keeps coming with the bangers even in the comments

[@jhormandiazgranados3742]

SL2 vs Endorphin speed 3 vs Speed 4 ??

[@supwell]

SL2 feels more versatile than both. It handles relaxed paces a lot better and doesn't encourage me to pick up the pace when I'm trying to hang back. Speed 3 has more of a rolling ride to it which is fun. I didn't love the speed 4 but people enjoy the bounciness. I would personally take the SL2 if you want something to handle most of your miles. Speed 3 if you want something mostly for fast running and speed 4 only if you're looking for a dedicated workout/speed training/race shoe (I don't recommend the 4 over the 3 though especially for the price difference)

[@Ginguredrunner]

Boston 12 vs SL2 up next!! Lol

[@tadejdanev5030]

he already did that.

[@user-rj9ig2uz4n]

Novablast 5 is coming.

[@plain-bagel]

Really, they just dropped a bunch of new colors for the 4 so it must not be coming soon

[@ABucc]

No comparison here. SL2 is the G.O.A.T

[@jjuel5]

I really don't need another daily shoe, but man the SL2 is so tempting. But I really should wait for a good speed shoe.

[@bobgibson1303]

SL 2 is only $91 right now, no brainer purchase

[@jaceskid]

👍🏻

[@iyo93]

Kinvara 14 can take the sl2!

[@mav3ric100]

The novablast series got nerfed as more iterations came. It started as a fun bouncy shoe and reviewers cried about it and now it's more "stable" than a 4wd vehicle. Every new version reviewers keeps praising its "improved stability" which I have now taken to mean fun destroying. Version 1 was and will ALWAYS be the best, hence why I love the Superblast, being the closest to it in terms of fun.

[@supwell]

You'll love the SL2 if you're looking for that fun and wild ride. I didn't run in the previous versions of the Novablast so can appreciate the 4 for being a stable workhorse - but it is most definitely not fun and bouncy

[@Shipwreckruns]

Have you seen the Adistar BYD? What the hell is Adidas doing?!

[@supwell]

Hahaha yeah it looks wild. I'm hoping to try it once it's available in the US

[@LHNguyens]

Man i just love the novablast 4 upper, adidas dont come close

[@fredriksvard2603]

Eh

[@vishalwadhwa7320]

Nike left the chat 😂

[@fredriksvard2603]

10 years ago

[@WildDoggos]

novablast 3 >>> novablast 4

[@fredriksvard2603]

... for the first 100-200km