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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 TRABUCO MAX 4
$126
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $46 less
Asics TRABUCO MAX 4
$126
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (19 vs 7)
- A lighter option (6 g less)
- More cushioning (41 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (5 vs 10 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 3.3 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 1
Affordability
Asics TRABUCO MAX 4· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%41 mmTop 8%Lightness
326 g320 gGrip
3.3 mm4.5 mmTop 24%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm5 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$126Top 18%
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
126 $
326 g
320 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
rugged trails, gravel, forest paths
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
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Cushioning
10 mm
5 mm
35.5 mm
41 mm
25.5 mm
36 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Moderate cushioning with stability focus
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction
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Reinforced toe cap 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 TRABUCO MAX 4 ($126). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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