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
Among 865 listed shoes, this is a lower-stack Trail
- Weight
- 280g
- Of 811 known values: 460 lower, 18 equal, 333 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard57.8th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +13g
- Drop
- 8mm
- Of 815 known values: 409 lower, 237 equal, 169 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard64.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average +1.2mm
- Stack height (heel/forefoot)
- 29 / 21mm
- Of 694 known values: 97 lower, 23 equal, 574 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- lowerLower 17.3%, including ties / average -5.7mm
- Carbon plate
- No
- 83% of 786 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 provides detailed construction, including the waterproof membrane, FloatPro, FLEXconnect, and Quantum Grip, without identifying a carbon structure. REI's exact specification table also states Rock Plate: No, so the non-carbon classification is retained under the complete-spec policy.
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Comparison: All data (865 shoes)
Position map
Weight x stack height
registered average: 265g / 34.7mm (686 shoes)
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Spec distributions
Weight
This shoe 280g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)
Drop
This shoe 8mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)
Stack height
This shoe 29mm·registered average 34.7mm (694 shoes)
Items with missing numeric values are excluded. Sample sizes and measurement conditions vary between models; this distribution is not a performance ranking.