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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
Merrell Agility Peak 5
$160
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $80 less
- More cushioning (35.5 vs 31 mm heel stack)
Merrell Agility Peak 5
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (28 vs 7)
- A lighter option (26 g less)
- A lower drop (6 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
Merrell Agility Peak 5· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%31 mmLightness
326 g300 gGrip
3.3 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm6 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$160
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
160 $
326 g
300 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Technical trails, varied surfaces
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail running, ultra-distances, rugged off-road routes
Cushioning
10 mm
6 mm
35.5 mm
31 mm
25.5 mm
25 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight, enduring cushioning
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
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Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® MegaGrip rubber for superior wet & dry traction
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Rock plate underfoot and abrasion-resistant toe cap
Upper & fit
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Breathable engineered mesh and TPU
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50% recycled EVA foam with recycled mesh cover
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Traditional lace closure with recycled laces and gaiter D-Ring
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Merrell Agility Peak 5 ($160). 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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