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New Balance DynaSoft Nitrel v6
New Balance
$80Score 7
Better than Asics Gel Venture 11 at:
- A lighter option (40 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL
$250
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $170 less
- Deeper lugs for grip (3.3 vs 2.7 mm)
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL
$250
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (51 vs 7)
- A lighter option (36 g less)
- More cushioning (44 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (5 vs 10 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
GripAffordability
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%44 mmTop 1%Lightness
326 g290 gGrip
3.3 mm2.7 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm5 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$250
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
250 $
326 g
290 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
technical trails, forest paths, uneven terrain
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
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Cushioning
10 mm
5 mm
35.5 mm
44 mm
25.5 mm
39 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Moderate cushioning with responsive ride
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction
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Toe cap reinforcement and lateral support
Upper & fit
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Breathable engineered mesh with synthetic overlays
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Removable cushioned sockliner
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL ($250). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Better than Asics Gel Venture 11 at:
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- A lighter option (36 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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