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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
Norda 002
$295
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $215 less
- More cushioning (35.5 vs 30 mm heel stack)
Norda 002
$295
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (62 vs 7)
- A lighter option (54 g less)
- 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
Norda 002· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%30 mmLightness
326 g272 gTop 30%Grip
3.3 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm4 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$295
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
295 $
326 g
272 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Technical mountain terrain
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Technical trails, skyrunning and short to mid distances
Cushioning
10 mm
4 mm
35.5 mm
30 mm
25.5 mm
26 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Responsive lower-stack midsole
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Firm and precise with good ground feel
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® Megagrip Litebase
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Cut and abrasion resistant Dyneema upper
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Vibram® Megagrip Litebase lugs
Upper & fit
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Seamless Bio-Dyneema® upper
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Removable sockliner
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Precise fit with traditional lacing
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Norda 002 ($295). 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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