Description
Our best-selling men’s trail running shoe just got better in the Nova 3 Rainbow Mountain. Key updates include a more durable upper for over foot protection, a softer and more responsive midsole with FloatPro Foam™ pods strategically placed under the heel and forefoot where you need extra cushion the most, and a new grip-enhancing design to the outsole made by our partners at Vibram®. The Nova 3 updates will ensure you’re comfortable and capable when you make your miles wild on trail.
FEATURES
• Breathable mesh and TPU upper
• 100% recycled laces and webbing
• Padded collar
• External rear strap locks in the heel
• 100% recycled breathable mesh lining
• 100% recycled mesh footbed cover
• Cleansport NXT™ treated for natural odor control
• 50% recycled removable EVA foam footbed
• Rock plate for protection
• Forefoot and heel cushioning pods
• Super Rebound Compound midsole provides durable shock absorption to help reduce torque and allow for a smooth transition into the midfoot
• Vibram® TC5+ outsole provides exceptional traction for outdoor multi-sport activities, formulated exclusively for Merrell
• Stack height (heel/toe): 29mm/21mm; Drop: 8mm; Lug: 4mm
• Breathable mesh and TPU upper
• 100% recycled laces and webbing
• Padded collar
• External rear strap locks in the heel
• 100% recycled breathable mesh lining
• 100% recycled mesh footbed cover
• Cleansport NXT™ treated for natural odor control
• 50% recycled removable EVA foam footbed
• Rock plate for protection
• Forefoot and heel cushioning pods
• Super Rebound Compound midsole provides durable shock absorption to help reduce torque and allow for a smooth transition into the midfoot
• Vibram® TC5+ outsole provides exceptional traction for outdoor multi-sport activities, formulated exclusively for Merrell
• Stack height (heel/toe): 29mm/21mm; Drop: 8mm; Lug: 4mm
Size Guide
Shoes
| USA | UK | EUR | JPN (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6.5 | 40 | 25 |
| 7.5 | 7 | 41 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 7.5 | 41.5 | 26 |
| 8.5 | 8 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 8.5 | 43 | 27 |
| 9.5 | 9 | 43.5 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 9.5 | 44 | 28 |
| 10.5 | 10 | 44.5 | 28.5 |
| 11 | 10.5 | 45 | 29 |
| 11.5 | 11 | 46 | 29.5 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 46.5 | 30 |
| 12.5 | 12 | 47 | 30.5 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 48 | 31 |
| 14 | 13 | 49 | 32 |
| 15 | 14 | 50 | 33 |
| 16 | 15 | 51 | 34 |
Clothing
| US Men’s Size | Neck (in) | Neck (cm) | Chest (in) | Chest (cm) | Sleeve (in) | Sleeve (cm) | Waist (in) | Waist (cm) | Inseam (in) | Inseam (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 14.5-15 in | 37-38 cm | 36-38 in | 91-96 cm | 33-33.5 in | 84-85 cm | 28-29 in | 71-74 cm | 31 in | 79 cm |
| M | 15.5-16 in | 39-40 cm | 39-41 in | 99-104 cm | 34-34.5 in | 86-88 cm | 30-32 in | 76-81 cm | 32 in | 81 cm |
| L | 16.5-17 in | 42-43 cm | 42-44 in | 107-112 cm | 35-35.5 in | 89-90 cm | 34-36 in | 86-91 cm | 33 in | 84 cm |
| XL | 17.5-18 in | 45-46 cm | 45-47 in | 114-119 cm | 36-36.5 in | 91-92 cm | 38-40 in | 96-102 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
| XXL | 18-18.5 in | 46-47cm | 48-51 in | 122-130 cm | 37-37.5 in | 94-95 cm | 41-42 in | 104-107 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
Bottoms
| US Men’s Size/Numeric | US Men’s Size/Alpha | Waist (in) | Waist (cm) | Short Inseam (in) | Short Inseam (cm) | Regular Inseam (in) | Regular Inseam (cm) | Long Inseam (in) | Long Inseam (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | XS | 28 in | 71 cm | 30 in | 76 cm | 32 in | 81 cm | – | – |
| 30 | S | 30 in | 76 cm | 30 in | 76 cm | 32 in | 81 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
| 32 | M | 32 in | 81 cm | 30 in | 76 cm | 32 in | 81 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
| 34 | M | 34 in | 86 cm | 30 in | 76 cm | 32 in | 81 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
| 36 | L | 36 in | 91 cm | 30 in | 76 cm | 32 in | 81 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
| 38 | L | 38 in | 96 cm | 30 in | 76 cm | 32 in | 81 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
| 40 | XL | 40 in | 102 cm | – | – | 32 in | 81 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
| 42 | XXL | 42 in | 107 cm | – | – | 32 in | 81 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |
| 44 | XXL | 44 in | 112 cm | – | – | 32 in | 81 cm | 34 in | 86 cm |



















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