Merrell Nova 4 Waterproof
Key specs
- Weight
- 280 g
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Heel stack
- 29 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 21 mm
* Specifications pending verification against manufacturer data.
Shoe profile
- Comfort: 4/5
- Responsiveness: 3/5
- Stability: 3/5
- Durability: 3/5
- Grip: 4/5
- Versatility: 3/5
Runometry score
3.51/5
- Quality
- 3.1/5
- Fit
- 2.5/5
- Recency
- 4.7/5
Other criteria
- Cushioning
Specifications
Technical data in the reference size (men’s US 9 unless stated).
- Weight
- 280 g
- LightLighter than 62% of 243 comparable models (same terrain)
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Very highHigher than 69% of 245 comparable models (same terrain)
- Heel stack
- 29 mm
- LowLower than 74% of 213 comparable models (same terrain)
- Forefoot stack
- 21 mm
- Very lowLower than 84% of 209 comparable models (same terrain)
- Midsole foam
- FloatPro / FLEXconnect
- Outsole
- Quantum Grip
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