Merrell Nova 4
$135

Salomon Pulsar
$150
Why is Salomon Pulsar better than Merrell Nova 4?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Merrell Nova 4 vs Salomon Pulsar
Feature | Merrell Nova 4 | Salomon Pulsar |
|---|---|---|
135 $ | 150 $ BEST | |
N/A | 281 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Trails and varied outdoor surfaces | mixed trail, smooth & rocky paths | |
8 mm BEST | 6 mm | |
29 mm | N/A | |
21 mm | N/A | |
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight, durable cushioning | optiFOAM² / superfoam cushioning | |
Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber for confident traction | All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with moderate lugs | |
Breathable engineered mesh and TPU | Synthetic/textile mesh with SensiFit™ | |
50% recycled removable EVA foam with recycled mesh footbed cover | Standard sockliner | |
Traditional lace closure with elastic lace keeper | N/A | |
N/A | High foot protection | |
N/A | N/A | |
N/A | Moderate cushioning with energy return | |
Trail running, outdoor adventures, varied terrain | N/A | |
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