Saucony Ride 19 vs ASICS Novablast 6

Ride 19 or Novablast 6? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want bouncy, versatile miles at a fair price? Get the Ride 19.

Want springy, versatile miles? Get the Novablast 6.

Get the Ride 19 if

• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You need a roomier fit
• You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward

Get the Novablast 6 if

• You want more foam underfoot (5.5mm more at the heel)
• You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
• You have slimmer feet and like a snug fit
• You like a less rigid forefoot

On the run

Ride 19: The bouncy, versatile value pick. Balanced cushioning with more bounce than you’d expect at this price, and a smoother rocker than before. It firms up enough when you push to handle the odd faster run.

Novablast 6: The springy do-it-all. Light and springy, with a forefoot pod that snaps more the faster you go. It handles everything from easy days to workouts.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Ride 19. True to size with a roomy toebox and good heel hold. Some find the midfoot a little low, so if you’re between sizes, try both.

Novablast 6. True to size with a tapered but splay-friendly toebox and a locked-in heel. It’s low over the toes, so high insteps should go wide rather than longer.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

Shop the Ride 19 · Shop the Novablast 6 · Compare other running shoes