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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
Nike Zegama 2
$180
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $100 less
Nike Zegama 2
$180
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (33 vs 7)
- A lighter option (6 g less)
- A lower drop (4 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
Nike Zegama 2· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Tied
Cushioning
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%36 mmTop 31%Lightness
326 g320 gGrip
3.3 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm4 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$180
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
180 $
326 g
320 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Moderately to highly technical trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail running, long technical trail runs and races
Cushioning
10 mm
4 mm
35.5 mm
36 mm
25.5 mm
32 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Nike ZoomX foam midsole for responsive cushioning and energy return
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Responsive ZoomX cushioning and breathable mesh
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram Megagrip rubber with multi‑directional lugs for traction
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Reinforced toe and ankle gaiter to limit debris entry
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Vibram Megagrip outsole lugs for grip in varied conditions
Upper & fit
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Engineered mesh upper for durability and ventilation
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Cushioned removable insole
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Lace‑up closure with integrated ankle gaiter
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- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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