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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
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
$160
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $80 less
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (28 vs 7)
- A lighter option (20 g less)
- More cushioning (42 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (4 vs 10 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 3.3 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 1
Affordability
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%42 mmTop 5%Lightness
326 g306 gGrip
3.3 mm4.5 mmTop 24%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm4 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$160
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
160 $
326 g
306 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Trails and rugged terrain
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail running, hiking, and outdoor adventure
Cushioning
10 mm
4 mm
35.5 mm
42 mm
25.5 mm
38 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Dual-density Fresh Foam X: plush top layer for comfort, firmer bottom layer for stability
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
High, plush stack for long days on the trail
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® Megagrip with 4.5 mm Traction Lugs™ and micro-traction details
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Toe Protect layer against rocks, roots and debris
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Broader, deeper lugs for grip on wet and dry terrain
Upper & fit
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Engineered mesh with protective overlays
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Gusseted tongue to keep out debris, traditional laces
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Which offers better value: Asics Gel Venture 11 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9?
For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 ($160). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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$78−$2Score 7
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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