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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
Hoka Mafate 5
$190
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $110 less
Hoka Mafate 5
$190
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (36 vs 7)
- A lighter option (11 g less)
- More cushioning (44 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 1
Affordability
Hoka Mafate 5· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%44 mmTop 1%Lightness
326 g315 gGrip
3.3 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm8 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$190
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
190 $
326 g
315 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
rugged mountain terrain, technical and mixed trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Ultra distances, long mountain outings, all-day trail running
Cushioning
10 mm
8 mm
35.5 mm
44 mm
25.5 mm
36 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Dual-density midsole with supercritical EVA top layer over firmer compression-molded EVA
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Maximum cushioning for long hours on feet
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® Megagrip with 5 mm Traction Lug
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Reinforced toe cap and high stack underfoot protection
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5 mm multidirectional lugs in Vibram Megagrip rubber
Upper & fit
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Knit upper with heat-sealed TPU reinforcement on the toebox
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Removable cushioned sockliner
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Traditional lacing, neutral support, roomier fit than usual for Hoka
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Hoka Mafate 5 ($190). 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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