Merrell Nova 4
$135

On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
$170
Why is On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 better than Merrell Nova 4?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Merrell Nova 4 vs On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
Feature | Merrell Nova 4 | On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 |
|---|---|---|
135 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Trails and varied outdoor surfaces | Moderate and mixed trails | |
8 mm | 8 mm | |
29 mm | N/A | |
21 mm | N/A | |
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight, durable cushioning | CloudTec Phase® with Helion™ superfoam for smooth transition and shock absorption | |
Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber for confident traction | Missiongrip™ rubber with updated lug geometry for traction and stability | |
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, varied terrain runs, road-to-trail transitions | |
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