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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
Dynafit Ultra DNA
$219.95
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $139.95 less
Dynafit Ultra DNA
$219.95
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (43 vs 7)
- A lighter option (46 g less)
- A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)
Spec profile
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Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Dynafit Ultra DNA· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%35 mmTop 39%Lightness
326 g280 gTop 42%Grip
3.3 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm8 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$220
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Gel Venture 11 vs Dynafit Ultra DNA
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Essentials
80 $
219.95 $
326 g
280 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Racing Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Mountain trails and ultra races
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Ultra trail races
Cushioning
10 mm
8 mm
35.5 mm
35 mm
25.5 mm
27 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
SPEED+ foam with forefoot plate
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Responsive, protective long-distance ride
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® Megagrip Litebase
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Rockshield
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4 mm Vibram® Litebase lugs
Upper & fit
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Engineered upper with DNA Volume Reducer
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Removable sockliner
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Double Speed Lacing, maximum volume
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Dynafit Ultra DNA ($219.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Joma Sierra 6
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$78−$2Score 7
Better than Asics Gel Venture 11 at:
- To spend $2 less
- A lighter option (36 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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