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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 SPEEDCROSS 6
$150
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $70 less
- More cushioning (35.5 vs 32 mm heel stack)
Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6
$150
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (25 vs 7)
- A lighter option (28 g less)
- Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 3.3 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%32 mmLightness
326 g298 gGrip
3.3 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm10 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$150Top 35%
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Gel Venture 11 vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6
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Essentials
80 $
150 $
326 g
298 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Muddy, soft and mixed trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail running on muddy and technical terrain, short to medium distances
Cushioning
10 mm
10 mm
35.5 mm
32 mm
25.5 mm
22 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
EnergyCell+ cushioning
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Moderate cushioning, high foot protection
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Mud Contagrip® rubber with 5 mm aggressive lugs
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Welded overlays and protective toe cap
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Deep, sharp lugs for grip on mud and loose ground
Upper & fit
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SensiFit™ welded textile & ripstop mesh
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OrthoLite® anti-odor sockliner
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Quicklace™ with lace pocket and SensiFit™ wrap, standard width
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 ($150). 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:
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- A lighter option (36 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
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