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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
Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4
$140
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $60 less
- More cushioning (35.5 vs 31 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (10 vs 12 mm)
Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4
$140
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (23 vs 7)
- A lighter option (54 g less)
Spec profile
Each axis ranks against the 150 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4· leads in 1
Lightness
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%31 mmLightness
326 g272 gTop 30%Grip
3.3 mmNo dataDrophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm12 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$140Top 23%
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Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Gel Venture 11 vs Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4
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Essentials
80 $
140 $
326 g
272 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Technical trail and mountain terrain
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Technical trail running, rugged ascents and descents
Cushioning
10 mm
12 mm
35.5 mm
31 mm
25.5 mm
23 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
NITROFOAM™ responsive cushioning
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
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Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Aggressive PUMAGRIP ATR rubber with deep lugs
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Which offers better value: Asics Gel Venture 11 vs Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4?
For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4 ($140). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Joma Sierra 6
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$78−$2Score 7
Better than Asics Gel Venture 11 at:
- To spend $2 less
- A lighter option (36 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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