Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

€80

New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

€80

Quick verdict

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

€80

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

€80

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (68 vs 61)
A lighter option (80 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2· leads in none

New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
30 mm
No data
Lightness
366 g
286 gTop 49%
Grip
No data
2.7 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$80Top 4%
$80Top 4%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (9)

Essentials

€80

2024

May 2024

366 g

286 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Trail and mountain trails

Trails and mixed surfaces

Trail running, mountain runs, wet and technical terrain

Trail running and everyday outdoor activities

Cushioning

10 mm

6 mm

30 mm

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20 mm

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LIGHTMOTION cushioning for comfort and support

DynaSoft cushioning with EVA foam insert

Grip & protection

Traxion rubber outsole with multi‑directional lugs for grip

AT Tread rubber for traction on paved and off-road surfaces

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On the terrain

How Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2							45
New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6							42

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 247

Cushioning22/40
Lightness0/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v664

Cushioning22/40
Lightness17/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

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Which offers better value: Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6?

For value comparison: The Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 ($80) provides premium features compared to the New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6 ($80). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 or the New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6?

Both came out in 2024.

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Asics

$80Score 62+1

Better than Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 at:

A lighter option (40 g less)
More cushioning (35.5 vs 30 mm heel stack)

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Kiprun XT8

Kiprun

$79.99−$0.01Score 79+18

Better than Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 at:

A higher overall score (79 vs 61)
A lighter option (51 g less)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

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Joma Sierra 6

Joma

$78−$2Score 67+6

Better than Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 at:

A higher overall score (67 vs 61)
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A lighter option (76 g less)

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2· leads in none

New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
30 mm
No data
Lightness
366 g
286 gTop 49%
Grip
No data
2.7 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$80Top 4%
$80Top 4%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2 vs New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

Adidas Terrex Tracefinder 2

New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6

Quick verdict

Spec profile