Overview
The updated SONIC 4 BALANCE W is designed to be as springy as it is cushioned. We’ve kept our Optivibe™ cushioning to dampen uncomfortable vibrations without sacrificing energy return, so you get a really responsive ride. Now with a softer mesh and inner booty construction, this shoe is revving to go the extra mile.
Cushion
Frequency per week
Running terrain
Shoe width
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Benefits
Reduce vibrations
Optivibe™ cushioning helps limit vibrations with the aim of decreasing muscle fatigue, while continuing to deliver a responsive ride.
Responsive ride
Delivers that bouncy, springy feeling each time you push off the ground.
Balanced transition
The Geometric Decoupling™ axis is centered to deliver a balanced, effortless forward transition from contact to propulsion.
Features
Geometric Decoupling™
Geometric Decoupling™ works with the foot to provide guidance for an effortless and efficient heel-to-toe transition.
Optivibe™
A combination of foams, one to dampen, one to propel. This was developed to reduce vibration upon foot strike aimed to decrease muscle fatigue without affecting the overall ride
Internal SensiFit™
Invisible from the outside, the Sensifit cradles the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, snug, and virtually customized fit all around the foot.
Road Contagrip®
Our Road Contagrip® combines flat, wide lugs for grip on flat, hard surfaces, with a compound that balances durability and adhesion. Ideal for road running.
Mirrored Decoupling
The midsole is grooved on the top and bottom, increasing flexibility and transition to accompany your stride.
3D Mesh
3D open Mesh provides maximum breathability.
Engineered Mesh
Engineered mesh is a structure that varies the weave to offer more support and durability or flexibility and breathability, according to the specific needs of the shoe.
Molded OrthoLite® sockliner
Molded to match the contours of your foot, this OrthoLite® insole provides superior cushioning, breathability and durability, to upgrade the comfort and performance of your shoe.
Details
- Inlay sole
- Textile
- Lining
- Textile
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Upper
- Textile / Synthetic
- Drop
- 8 in mm
- Heel stack height
- 28 mm
- Forefoot stack height
- 20 mm
- Weight
- 213 g
- Lacing system
- Regular laces
- Intensity of usage
- Training and racing