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Velocity Nitro 4vsMaverick V1 Runner
The Velocity Nitro 4 and Maverick V1 Runner are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Velocity Nitro 4 retails for $140 while the Maverick V1 Runner comes in at $150 — a $10 difference. The Maverick V1 Runner is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 8.0 oz for the Velocity Nitro 4. In our ratings, the Velocity Nitro 4 edges out the Maverick V1 Runner — 8.8/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $150 | |
| Weight | 8.0 oz | 7.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 44 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Medium | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
