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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 2
$250
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $170 less
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
$250
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (51 vs 7)
- A lighter option (71 g less)
- More cushioning (41.5 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 1
Affordability
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%42 mmTop 6%Lightness
326 g255 gTop 15%Grip
3.3 mm3.5 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm5 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$250
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
250 $
326 g
255 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Racing Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
fast runnable trails, moderately technical mountain terrain
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
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Cushioning
10 mm
5 mm
35.5 mm
41.5 mm
25.5 mm
36.5 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
FF Leap (A-TPU) top layer over FF Blast+ (EVA/OBC) with X-shaped carbon plate
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Highly responsive race-day ride, firm underfoot
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs and generous lug spacing
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Reinforced toe bumper, no rock plate beyond carbon plate
Upper & fit
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Knitted Motion Wrap with ultralight elastomeric yarn
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Removable sockliner
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 ($250). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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