The Nova is a neutral maximalist trail running shoe family using Vibram technology from Merrell. This is the original product in the family.
The Nova is the newest model from the family, uses rock plate reinforced sole design, and went on sale in 2021. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the most expensive 20% of running shoes today.
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released | ReleasedMar 2021 | Nov 2017 | May 2019 | Feb 2020 | Mar 2022 | |
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productAthletes | Pro athlete users | |||||
Weight | Weight309 g | 230 g | 289 g | M: 247 g W: 207 g | M: 241 g W: 213 g | M: 275 g W: 241 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot26 mm | 7 mm | 23 mm | 19 mm | 18 mm | 29 mm |
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop8 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
Heel | Heel34 mm | 13 mm | 27 mm | 19 mm | 24 mm | 33 mm |
Terrain | TerrainTrail | Trail | MudSnow/iceTrail | Trail | Trail | Trail |
Brand | BrandMerrell | Inov-8 | Saucony | Altra | Merrell | Hoka One One |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeFor big guysFor heavy runnersMaximalist | Lightweight | Low drop | LightweightLow dropZero drop | Lightweight | Low dropMaximalist |
Rock plate | Rock plate | |||||
Breathable | Breathable | |||||
Techs | Techs | Vibram | Vibram | |||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental CharacteristicsVegan Ⓥ | Vegan Ⓥ | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh arch |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1575) |
Terrain | Trail (+434) |
Brand | Merrell (+28) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1215) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1242) |
Strike Type | Fore/Midfoot strike (+790)Heel strike (+909) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1210) |
Shoe Type | For big guys (+339)For heavy runners (+339)Maximalist (+332) |
Features | Rock plate (+102) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615) |
Environmental Characteristics | Vegan Ⓥ (+203) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Released | Mar 2021 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 309 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 8 mm | |
Heel | 34 mm | |
Forefoot | 26 mm |