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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 005
$325
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $245 less
Norda 005
$325
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (70 vs 7)
- A lighter option (99 g less)
- More cushioning (38 vs 35.5 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (7 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
Norda 005· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%38 mmTop 21%Lightness
326 g227 gTop 5%Grip
3.3 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm7 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$325
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
325 $
326 g
227 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Racing Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Runnable and mountain trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail races and fast long runs
Cushioning
10 mm
7 mm
35.5 mm
38 mm
25.5 mm
31 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
Light, responsive high-stack race midsole
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Fast, light and stable
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Vibram® Megagrip Elite
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Stable high-stack platform
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Vibram® Megagrip Elite lugs
Upper & fit
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Light engineered upper
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Removable sockliner
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Race fit with traditional lacing
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Norda 005 ($325). 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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