Overview
The updated SONIC 4 ACCELERATE W is designed to go even faster. We’ve kept our Optivibe™ cushioning to dampen uncomfortable vibrations without sacrificing energy return, so you get a really responsive ride. But, we’ve reduced material in the forefoot, collar and tongue for an even closer fit. This shoe is ready to pick up the pace, are you?
Cushion
Minimum (Yes)
Regular (No)
Maximum (No)
Frequency per week
Once or less (No)
2-3 times (Yes)
4 times or more (Yes)
Running terrain
Road (Yes)
Mixed terrain (No)
Rocky (No)
Muddy & soft (No)
Snow & ice (No)
Shoe width
Slim (No)
Standard (Yes)
Generous (No)
Wide (No)
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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.
Featherlight
Now even lighter with a soft, featherweight mesh, collar and tongue, so you feel like you’re flying.
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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
Featherlight collar
The seamless Featherlight Collar is soft, comfortable and minimalist without sacrificing fit.
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.
Single layer Mesh
A single layer of Mesh, close to the foot, for maximum feel.
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.
Molded EVA sockliner
A molded sockliner that improves comfort by mimicking the foot’s natural shape.
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Details
- Inlay sole
- Textile
- Lining
- Textile
- Outsole
- Rubber
- Upper
- Textile / Synthetic
- Drop
- 6 in mm
- Heel stack height
- 24 mm
- Forefoot stack height
- 18 mm
- Weight
- 190 g
- Lacing system
- Regular laces
- Intensity of usage
- Training and racing
