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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 Stinson 7
$144
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $64 less
- A lighter option (39 g less)
Hoka Stinson 7
$144
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (24 vs 7)
- More cushioning (42 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (5 vs 10 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3.3 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 1
Affordability
Hoka Stinson 7· leads in 2
CushioningGrip
Tied
Lightness
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%42 mmTop 5%Lightness
326 g365 gGrip
3.3 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm5 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$144Top 26%
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Gel Venture 11 vs Hoka Stinson 7
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Essentials
80 $
144 $
326 g
365 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
pavement, trail, gravel and mixed terrain
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail and all-terrain running, long distance runs
Cushioning
10 mm
5 mm
35.5 mm
42 mm
25.5 mm
37 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Maximum cushioning with Active Foot Frame™ and softer CMEVA foam
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Plush high stack cushioning for long distances
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Durabrasion rubber with multi-directional lugs for versatile traction
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Reinforced rubber toe cap
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Multi-directional lugs optimized for mixed surfaces
Upper & fit
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Engineered jacquard mesh with breathability and durability
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Hoka Stinson 7 ($144). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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- A lighter option (36 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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