Ample cushioning and protection to take on longer efforts and rugged terrain.
Wide toe box and generous cushioning for day-long comfort on the trailHowever, both shoes still have the goods for handling rocky trails: hardy forefoot rock plates, abrasion-resistant uppers, and grippy Vibram outsoles with adaptive lugs. “Adaptive” describes how the lugs form the outsole’s tread—square studs line the heel and toe for grip on landings and push-off, while 5-mm arrows stabilize when the foot is planted.
“This shoe’s cushioning is one of its best features. It’s like wearing a Hoka without the stack height,” one said. “I wouldn’t hesitate to run a 50-mile race in these, and potentially longer.”Five millimeters seems to be the sweet spot for lugs when it comes to running from road to trail. Both the Nova and the Antora use a combination of triangular, squared, and arrow-shaped pegs molded from Vibram TC5+ rubber, which allows for the shorter length, without sacrificing grip.
“I am a mid to forefoot striker, and the Nova 2 had more than enough cushioning for me for the long haul. I would imagine someone looking for a fast trail racer for 20 miles or under might find the cushioning a bit too soft. These are not speedwork or short-racing trail shoes; these are long mile trainers or amazing hiking shoes.”“This was my first time wearing Merrell shoes and I was very happy with their performance.
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