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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 Cascadia Elite
$275
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $195 less
Brooks Cascadia Elite
$275
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (57 vs 7)
- A lighter option (57 g less)
- More cushioning (41 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 1
Affordability
Brooks Cascadia Elite· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%41 mmTop 8%Lightness
326 g269 gTop 25%Grip
3.3 mm3.5 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm6 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$275
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Gel Venture 11 vs Brooks Cascadia Elite
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Essentials
80 $
275 $
326 g
269 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Racing Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
fast and smooth trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail races up to ultramarathon distance
Cushioning
10 mm
6 mm
35.5 mm
41 mm
25.5 mm
35 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
DNA Gold PEBA midsole with Pebax perimeter plate
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Springy and stable super-shoe ride
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® Megagrip Elite
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Perimeter plate for stability and protection
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Vibram® Megagrip Elite rubber
Upper & fit
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MATRYX® woven upper
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Removable sockliner
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Secure race fit with gusseted tongue
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Brooks Cascadia Elite ($275). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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- A lighter option (36 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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