Merrell Nova 4 Waterproof vs On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Waterproof

Merrell

Nova 4 Waterproof

Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Waterproof

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Merrell Nova 4 Waterproof
- 5.5 mm less under the heel
- USD 30 cheaper at catalogue price
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Waterproof
- 5.5 mm more under the heel

Runometry Index

Same profile: their indexes compare directly.

Merrell Nova 4 Waterproof

Runometry Index

48/100

Run off road

Versatile trail

No. 32 of 53 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Below average

Lightness280 g: +40.4 pts
Cushioning25 mm: +7.9 pts
Foam

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Waterproof

Runometry Index

53/100

Run off road

Versatile trail

No. 30 of 53 among the current models of its profile

Value for money: Poor

Lightness308 g: +23.5 pts
Cushioning30.5 mm: +29.8 pts
Foam

Side by side

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Waterproof has 5.5 mm more heel stack
Merrell Nova 4 Waterproof is USD 30 cheaper (MSRP)

Merrell Nova 4 WaterproofOn Cloudsurfer Trail 2 Waterproof

Runometry Index

Runometry Index 48/100 53/100

Scored among Versatile trail same for all

Price

Catalogue price USD 160 USD 190

Best price found Not specifiedNot specified

Specifications

Weight 280 g 308 g

Drop 8 mm same for all

Heel stack 29 mm 34.5 mm

Forefoot stack 21 mm 26.5 mm

Midsole foam FloatPro / FLEXconnect CloudTec Phase / Helion

Best for

Terrain Trail same for all

Role Training same for all

Versions Men's same for all

Uses Trail running same for all

Retailer prices