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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
Brooks Caldera 8
$150
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $70 less
Brooks Caldera 8
$150
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (25 vs 7)
- A lighter option (14 g less)
- More cushioning (38.5 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3.3 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 1
Affordability
Brooks Caldera 8· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%39 mmTop 15%Lightness
326 g312 gGrip
3.3 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm6 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$150Top 35%
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
150 $
326 g
312 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
rugged trails, mountainous terrain, dirt paths
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Technical trail running, long distance trail runs, mountain races
Cushioning
10 mm
6 mm
35.5 mm
38.5 mm
25.5 mm
32.5 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
DNA Loft v2 cushioning for plush but responsive ride
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Plush, responsive cushioning for long runs
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
TrailTack Green Rubber with high-traction lugs
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Ballistic Rock Shield underfoot for rock and debris protection
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Aggressive lugs for technical grip on varied surfaces
Upper & fit
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Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Brooks Caldera 8 ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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$78−$2Score 7
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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