Merrell's Renowned All-Terrain Nova 4 Sneakers Are on Sale for Only $50
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Why We Love This Deal
Merrell just went live with a spring sale, dropping prices on everything from rugged hiking shoes to sneakers and more. This sale is also a great opportunity to pick up one of Merrell's speedy trail running shoes: The Nova 4, one of the brand's most popular all-terrain sneakers, is now selling for only $50.
Merrell’s Nova 4 Trail Running Shoes are 64% off their full price of $140 when you use the code EXTRA40 at checkout. These trail runners are one of the best value picks available on the site because they're a trusted model that is already a bestseller for the brand. Sizes 7.5 to 15 are available across the three colorways that are on sale and in stock.
Merrell Nova 4 Trail Running Shoes, $50 (was $140) at Merrell
What Shoppers Should Know
- Type: Trail runners
- Colors: 7; 3 available on sale, 4 at full price
- Sizes: 7.5 to 15
- Weight: 9.7 ounces
- Shoe Drop: 8mm drop (29 to 21mm stack height)
- Lugs: 4mm
- APMA-Approved: Yes
- Best For: Light to medium trails, day hikes, road runs, travel, casual wear
The Nova 4s are designed for moderate to light trails and can easily handle obstacles, light debris, and even some technical sections. Quick directional changes are a breeze, thanks to their 9.7-ounce design that is coupled with a minimal 8mm drop (29 to 21mm stack height) for a balanced, cushioned shoe. They have a mesh upper, a comfortable foam midsole, and use the brand's grippy rubber outsoles with solid 4mm lugs for reliable, practical traction in the backcountry. Topped off with an odor-resistant treatment, padded collars, and tongue bellows, these are a solid pair of trail shoes that also come backed by the APMA.
If your trails take you to locations with water, you can opt for the waterproof version of the Nova 4 for added protection. These typically retail around $140, but you can snag them on sale for $72 right now. The standard version is lighter, more breathable, and better suited for warm-weather miles, road runs, and makes for a better travel day shoe.
When you put these up against traditional hiking shoes, a few things stand out. Hiking shoes are better suited for terrain that gets rougher than well-maintained trails; trail running shoes are the ideal choice if you value speed, versatility, and comfort. While you don’t get stiffer soles and heavier-duty uppers, you will get a shoe that can also do day hikes, travel days, mixed-surface runs, and generally look better for casual wear, too. Plus, they tend to feel more grounded than hiking shoes.
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What Trial Runners Are Saying
These kicks have 130 five-star ratings that prove they are more than just okay for hitting the beaten paths. One trail runner, who owns two already and is planning to buy a third pair, said, “The shoes are predictable, which is what I look for, especially for running.” They use them for gravel running, and though they are not overly plush, they enjoy that so they can “feel the ground.” They also highlighted that they “grip the ground” in all different types of weather, and even “work well on technical trials, too.”
At only $50 and evidence of fast sell-through, these Nova 4s are the kind of deal you need to jump on before everyone else does. Sizes are already running low, so grab your size and favorite color before it’s too late.