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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 Speed 4
$180
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $100 less
- More cushioning (35.5 vs 33 mm heel stack)
Hoka Mafate Speed 4
$180
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (33 vs 7)
- A lighter option (31 g less)
- A lower drop (4 vs 10 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Hoka Mafate Speed 4· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%33 mmLightness
326 g295 gGrip
3.3 mm3.9 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm4 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$180
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
180 $
326 g
295 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
rocky and technical mountain terrain
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Ultras and technical mountain running
Cushioning
10 mm
4 mm
35.5 mm
33 mm
25.5 mm
29 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
ProFly+ cushioning midsole
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Cushioned ride for long mountain days
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® Megagrip with aggressive multidirectional lugs
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Durable upper overlays and high stack underfoot protection
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3.9 mm Vibram® Megagrip lugs
Upper & fit
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Engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
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Removable sockliner
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Traditional lacing with reinforced midfoot
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Hoka Mafate Speed 4 ($180). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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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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