Nova 4 Waterproof
Nova 4 Waterproof adapts the stable, sneaker-like Nova 4 platform for wet trails and changing weather. A breathable waterproof membrane and bellows tongue help keep moisture and debris out, while lightweight FloatPro foam balances cushioning, rebound and durability. FLEXconnect promotes natural flex, and the Quantum Grip rubber outsole uses 4 mm lugs for traction across unpaved routes, trail runs and fast hikes.
- Intended uses:
- Trail, Daily
Specs
- Weight
- 280g
- Of 948 known values: 514 lower, 23 equal, 411 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard55.4th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +12g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Of 961 known values: 479 lower, 272 equal, 210 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard64th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +1.2mm
- Stack (heel/forefoot)
- 29 / 21mm
- Of 788 known values: 122 lower, 31 equal, 635 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lowerLower 19.4%, including ties / average -5.3mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- 83% of 866 known models have no carbon plates
- Midsole
- FloatPro / FLEXconnect
- Outsole
- Quantum Grip
- Reference price
- $160
- US price
Weight measurement and plate details
- Weight note
- The exact Merrell Japan product page lists approximately 280g for one men's shoe in size 27.0cm.
- Plate note
- The exact Merrell Japan page details the waterproof membrane, FloatPro and Quantum Grip without naming a carbon structure. FLEXconnect and Rock Plate: No are explicitly stated by REI's exact men's product table, not the current Japan page. Complete official construction with authorized corroboration supports the existing non-carbon classification.
Prices and release dates by market
2 markets are registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.
| Market | Reference price | Release |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesUS | $160Shown above | Not registered |
| JapanJP | ¥18,700 | 2025Shown above |
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Position map
Weight x stack height
registered average: 266g / 34.4mm (768 shoes)
The scatter plot includes only shoes with both weight and stack height registered.
Spec distributions
Weight
This shoe 280gregistered average 268g (948 shoes)
Drop
This shoe 8mmregistered average 6.8mm (961 shoes)
Stack height
This shoe 29mmregistered average 34.3mm (788 shoes)
Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.