Merrell Nova 4
$135
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
$160
Why is New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 better than Merrell Nova 4?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Merrell Nova 4 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
Feature | Merrell Nova 4 | New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 |
|---|---|---|
135 $ | 160 $ BEST | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Trails and varied outdoor surfaces | Trails and rugged terrain | |
8 mm BEST | 4 mm | |
29 mm | N/A | |
21 mm | N/A | |
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight, durable cushioning | Dual‑density Fresh Foam X cushioning | |
Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber for confident traction | Vibram® Megagrip with Traction Lug™ technology for superior grip | |
Breathable engineered mesh and TPU | N/A | |
50% recycled removable EVA foam with recycled mesh footbed cover | N/A | |
Traditional lace closure with elastic lace keeper | N/A | |
N/A | N/A | |
N/A | N/A | |
N/A | N/A | |
Trail running, outdoor adventures, varied terrain | Trail running, hiking, and outdoor adventure | |
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