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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
Icebug Järv RB9X
$170
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $90 less
- A lighter option (14 g less)
- More cushioning (35.5 vs 29 mm heel stack)
Icebug Järv RB9X
$170
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (30 vs 7)
- A lower drop (4 vs 10 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3.3 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Icebug Järv RB9X· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
Lightness
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%29 mmLightness
326 g340 gGrip
3.3 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm4 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$170
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
170 $
326 g
340 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 off-trail, mixed terrain runs
Cushioning
10 mm
4 mm
35.5 mm
29 mm
25.5 mm
25 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Expanded e-TPU foam with high Susterra bio-based content for comfort and rebound
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
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Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
RB9X™ rubber compound with FSC®-certified natural rubber and recycled rubber lugs
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Icebug Järv RB9X ($170). 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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