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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 Speedgoat 7
$165
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $85 less
Hoka Speedgoat 7
$165
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (29 vs 7)
- A lighter option (54 g less)
- More cushioning (38 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (5 vs 10 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3.3 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 1
Affordability
Hoka Speedgoat 7· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%38 mmTop 21%Lightness
326 g272 gTop 30%Grip
3.3 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm5 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$165
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
165 $
326 g
272 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Technical and mixed trail terrain
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail running, technical terrain, ultramarathon distances
Cushioning
10 mm
5 mm
35.5 mm
38 mm
25.5 mm
33 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Supercritical EVA foam with MetaRocker geometry and Active Foot Frame for a responsive, stable ride
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Plush yet responsive cushioning with a rockered ride
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® Megagrip with updated Traction Lug geometry and 5 mm lugs
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Gaiter-compatible design to keep out debris, reflective details
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Vibram® Megagrip Traction Lugs for grip on wet and dry technical terrain
Upper & fit
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Lightweight recycled RPET woven textile with stretchy Dynamic Vamp for a more adaptable toe box
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Lay-flat tongue with dual gussets, refined heel collar and secure midfoot wrap
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Hoka Speedgoat 7 ($165). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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