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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
Salomon Genesis 2
$150
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $70 less
Salomon Genesis 2
$150
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (25 vs 7)
- A lighter option (40 g less)
- A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3.3 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Salomon Genesis 2· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%34 mmTop 47%Lightness
326 g286 gGrip
3.3 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm8 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$150Top 35%
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
150 $
326 g
286 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
mixed and technical trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Daily training and long trail runs
Cushioning
10 mm
8 mm
35.5 mm
34 mm
25.5 mm
26 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
optiFOAM² dual-density midsole with Active Chassis
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Cushioned and stable for daily training
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Contagrip® multidirectional lugs
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Active Chassis and protective toe cap
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Contagrip® lugs for grip on mixed terrain
Upper & fit
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Engineered mesh with protective overlays
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Removable sockliner
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Quicklace™ lacing system
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon Genesis 2 ($150). 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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