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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 Ghost Trail
$150
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $70 less
Brooks Ghost Trail
$150
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (25 vs 7)
- A lighter option (34 g less)
- More cushioning (40 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
GripAffordability
Brooks Ghost Trail· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%40 mmTop 10%Lightness
326 g292 gGrip
3.3 mm3 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm8 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$150Top 35%
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
150 $
326 g
292 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Road, gravel paths, light trail
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Road-to-trail running, daily training, light trail use
Cushioning
10 mm
8 mm
35.5 mm
40 mm
25.5 mm
32 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning for soft, smooth transitions
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Soft, high-stack cushioning for daily training comfort
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
TrailTack Green rubber with 3 mm lugs for wet and dry traction
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3D-printed toe cap and mudguard
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Low-profile 3 mm lugs for road-to-trail versatility
Upper & fit
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Soft, breathable air mesh with protective overlays
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Traditional laces, neutral fit with secure heel lockdown
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Brooks Ghost Trail ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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$78−$2Score 7
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- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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