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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
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
$170
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $90 less
- Deeper lugs for grip (3.3 vs 2 mm)
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
$170
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (30 vs 7)
- A lighter option (96 g less)
- A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 3
CushioningGripAffordability
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2· leads in 1
Lightness
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%35 mmTop 43%Lightness
326 g230 gTop 6%Grip
3.3 mm2 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm8 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$170
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
170 $
326 g
230 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Moderate and mixed trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail running, varied terrain runs, road-to-trail transitions
Cushioning
10 mm
8 mm
35.5 mm
34.5 mm
25.5 mm
26.5 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
CloudTec Phase® with Helion™ superfoam for smooth transition and shock absorption
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
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Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Missiongrip™ rubber with updated lug geometry for traction and stability
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- A lighter option (36 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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