Nova 4 combines lightweight cushioning with trail-ready durability for adventurous comfort
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Nova 4 is my favorite shoe for mixed trails—it’s lightweight yet provides excellent grip and comfort over rocky paths. The eco-friendly materials and cushioned midsole make it a reliable choice for long runs or hikes. Plus, the breathable upper keeps my feet feeling fresh even on hot days."
The Nova 4 Trail Running Shoe is designed for us to tackle trails with confidence and comfort, offering the perfect blend of performance and sustainability. Its engineered mesh and TPU upper provide breathability and durability, while 100% recycled laces and webbing reflect a commitment to eco-conscious construction. A padded collar and bellows tongue enhance the fit, keeping debris out so you can stay focused on the journey ahead.
With a FloatPro™ Foam midsole delivering lightweight cushioning and FLEXconnect® grooves enhancing ground connection, every step feels stable and smooth. Merrell’s Quantum Grip™ outsole ensures exceptional traction on varying terrain, so whether you're navigating rocky trails or forest paths, you can trust your footing. Designed for adventure and built to last, the Nova 4 will keep you moving forward in total comfort.
Details
- Versatile trail-running shoe for mixed terrain adventures
- Engineered mesh and TPU upper enhances durability and airflow
- 100% recycled laces, webbing, and mesh lining for eco-friendly performance
- FloatPro™ Foam midsole cushions every step with lightweight comfort
- FLEXconnect® grooves improve stability and connection on uneven surfaces
- Merrell Quantum Grip™ rubber outsole offers reliable traction on technical terrain
- Removable EVA foam footbed (50% recycled) adds comfort and customization
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- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Upper Material
- synthetic mesh, TPU
- Lining
- 100% recycled mesh
- Closure
- lace (100% recycled webbing)
- Footbed
- 50% recycled mesh, Cleansport NXT odor control treatment
- Midsole
- FloatPro Foam (50% recycled EVA foam), FLEXconnect dual-directional flex-grooves
- Sole
- Quantum Grip (rubber)
- Cushion
- moderate
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 29 / 21mm
- Drop
- 8mm
- Claimed Weight
- 1lb 3.04oz
- Activity
- trail running
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 5 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMarch 4, 2025
Very comfortable, will buy other merrell products.
Lots of room for entire foot and very comfortable.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
March 2, 2025
Would love to see some mids
Please come out with some mid nova 4s. The best shoes Merrell use to sell
Originally reviewed on Merrell
March 2, 2025
Very Comfortable Shoe
I'm starting to think that I really got lucky on this one. This shoe turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. I had been scouring the ultra-comfortable market (On, Hoka, Nike, Brooks) and after several attempts to find a really comfortable, stable shoe that has a great toe box; I found these. Maybe they are a good match for my feet. Maybe it was the fact that the first attempt was the perfect size. I'm not sure, but I really like these shoes.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
February 14, 2025
Really comfortable out of the box
Really comfortable right out of the box. I've used them for one run and as an all-weekend kick-around shoe and my initial thoughts are positive. I loved my Nova 3s, excited to get more miles in the new ones.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
January 19, 2025
Wonderful fit and comfort, styling is lacking
I'm really torn on this iteration of the Nova. I love Nova shoes; I always buy multiple pairs of them in differing colorways. This newest version has a slightly wider toe box in normal width, which makes them extremely comfortable in my normal size right out of the box. I am not a fan of the new styling at all. I hate how they've gone with the wider/thicker appearing sole. Styling is just as important as fit and how comfortable they are in today's market with so many options available. I do not anticipate buying any more pairs during this generation of the Nova because of this. They are extremely comfortable which I've come to expect, but the reduced stars are due to the styling.
Originally reviewed on Merrell
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