Merrell Nova 4
$135

The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
$170
Why is The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 better than Merrell Nova 4?
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Merrell Nova 4 vs The North Face Altamesa 500 v2
Feature | Merrell Nova 4 | The North Face Altamesa 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
135 $ | 170 $ BEST | |
N/A | 278 g | |
Trail Running Shoe | Trail Running Shoe | |
Trails and varied outdoor surfaces | mixed and wet trails | |
8 mm BEST | 6 mm | |
29 mm | 44 mm BEST | |
21 mm | 38 mm BEST | |
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight, durable cushioning | Nitrogen-infused TPU midsole | |
Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber for confident traction | SURFACE CTRL™ rubber outsole | |
Breathable engineered mesh and TPU | Engineered mesh upper | |
50% recycled removable EVA foam with recycled mesh footbed cover | Removable sockliner | |
Traditional lace closure with elastic lace keeper | Traditional lacing | |
N/A | High-stack underfoot protection | |
N/A | Improved lugs for wet trails | |
N/A | Max cushioning for long runs | |
Trail running, outdoor adventures, varied terrain | Long trail runs and ultras | |
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