Merrell Nova 2

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    Overview

    The Nova is a neutral maximalist trail running shoe family that uses Vibram technology from Merrell.

    The Nova 2 uses breathable construction and rock plate reinforced sole design, and went on sale in 2016. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Merrell Nova 3.

    Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 30% of running shoes today.

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    Weight
    Weight
    281 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    21 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    8 mm
    6 mm
    12 mm
    8 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    29 mm
    29 mm
    29 mm
    34 mm
    M: 39 mm
    W: 38 mm
    Terrain
    Terrain
    MudSnow/iceTrail    		MudRoadSnow/iceMudSnow/iceTrailMudSnow/iceTrailMudRoadSnow/iceMudRoadSnow/ice
    Usages
    Usages
    RacingSpeed training    		Daily runningRacingSpeed trainingRacingSpeed trainingRacingSpeed trainingDaily runningRacingSpeed trainingDaily runningRacingSpeed training
    Brand
    Brand
    Merrell    		adidasAltraInov-8BrooksASICS
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    		BarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero dropBarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero dropBarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero dropBarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero dropBarefootBreathableComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMinimalistZero drop
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Techs
    Techs
    Vibram
    		Vibram
    		ASICS GelOrthoLite
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    SustainableVegan Ⓥ    		SustainableSustainableSustainableVegan ⓋSustainable
    Common characteristics
    NeutralNeutral pronationOverpronationSevere overpronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archLow archCarbon fiber plateOrthotic friendlyRemovable insoleRock plateRocker
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      Merrell Nova 2 characteristics and specifications

      Characteristics
      SportsRunning (+1956)
      TerrainMud (+407)Snow/ice (+387)Trail (+518)
      UsagesRacing (+467)Speed training (+546)
      BrandMerrell (+34)
      Support TypeNeutral (+1536)
      Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1547)Overpronation (+431)Severe overpronation (+287)
      Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1145)Heel strike (+1226)
      Arch TypeHigh arch (+1494)Low arch (+435)
      FitNarrow toe box (+240)Obstacle course racing (+329)
      FeaturesBreathable (+964)Carbon fiber plate (+374)Orthotic friendly (+446)Removable insole (+427)Rock plate (+422)Rocker (+370)
      MaterialsReflective (+405)Rubber Sole (+61)
      TechsVibram (+75)
      Events10k (+706)5K and 10K (+146)Half marathon (+706)Marathon (+706)Obstacle course racing (+167)
      Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable (+166)Vegan Ⓥ (+246)
      ColorwaysBlack, Grey, Grey / White, Multicoloured, Navy / Blue, Olive, Red
      Specificationsvs Average
      Model
      2
      Released
      Jan 2016
      Measurements
      Weight
      281 g
      Heel to toe drop
      8 mm
      Heel
      29 mm
      Forefoot
      21 mm

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