The updated SONIC 4 CONFIDENCE W is designed to give you that extra assurance and energy. We’ve kept our Optivibe™ cushioning to dampen uncomfortable vibrations without sacrificing energy return, so you get a really responsive ride. But now with more structured mesh, extra padding and updated SensiFit™ wings, you’ll feel even more confident. 

Optivibe™ cushioning helps limit vibrations with the aim of decreasing muscle fatigue, while continuing to deliver a responsive ride. Delivers that bouncy, springy feeling each time you push off the ground. The refined mesh and SensiFit™ construction hug the foot, while a padded collar and tongue keep you comfy.

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.

Reassuring comfort

The refined mesh and SensiFit™ construction hug the foot, while a padded collar and tongue keep you comfy.

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

Soft collar construction

A soft collar improves comfort and creates a more ergonomic feel.

Blown rubber Contagrip®

Super lightweight rubber formula for a cushy feel and ground sensation.

Contagrip® FA

Contagrip® FA combines flat, wide lugs for friction 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 unique mesh structure that varies the weave to offer more support and durability or flexibility and breathability, according to the specific needs in different parts of the shoe.

SensiFit™

SensiFit™ cradles the foot from the midsole to the lacing system, providing a secure, snug, and virtually customized fit all around the foot.

Molded OrthoLite® sockliner

Molded to match the contours of your foot, this OrthoLite® insole provides superior cushioning, as well as breathability and durability, to upgrade the comfort and performance of our footwear.

Inlay sole - Textile

Lining - Textile

Outsole - Rubber

Upper - Textile / Synthetic

Heel stack height - 30 mm

Drop - 10 in mm

Forefoot stack height - 20 mm

Weight - 228 g

Drop - Regular Drop (>=8)

Intensity of usage - Training and racing

Lacing system - Regular laces

Anatomical fit - Standard fit

Road biomechanical fit - Stable transition