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Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike
$140Score 23
Better than Asics Fuji Lite 7 at:
- More cushioning (37 vs 32 mm heel stack)
Asics Fuji Lite 7
$140
Merrell Nova 4
$135
Quick verdict
Asics Fuji Lite 7
$140
The better pick if you want:
- A lighter option (29 g less)
- More cushioning (32 vs 29 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
Merrell Nova 4
$135
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $5 less
Spec profile
Each axis ranks against the 150 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Fuji Lite 7· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
Merrell Nova 4· leads in none
Tied
GripAffordability
Cushioning
32 mm29 mmLightness
241 gTop 10%270 gTop 28%Grip
4 mmTop 49%4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm8 mmAffordability
$140Top 23%$135Top 20%
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Fuji Lite 7 vs Merrell Nova 4
Best value in this comparison
Essentials
140 $
135 $
241 g
270 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical trails and mixed off-road terrain
Trails and varied outdoor surfaces
Fast trail runs and races on technical terrain
Trail running, outdoor adventures, varied terrain
Cushioning
4 mm
8 mm
32 mm
29 mm
28 mm
21 mm
FF BLAST PLUS foam for light, responsive cushioning
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight, durable cushioning
Light and nimble with moderate cushioning
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Grip & protection
ASICSGRIP rubber for traction on technical terrain
Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber for confident traction
Upper & fit
Engineered woven upper with tongue wings for midfoot lockdown
Breathable engineered mesh and TPU
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50% recycled removable EVA foam with recycled mesh footbed cover
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Traditional lace closure with elastic lace keeper
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