1
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 SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX
$200
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $120 less
- A lighter option (14 g less)
- More cushioning (35.5 vs 32 mm heel stack)
Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX
$200
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (38 vs 7)
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…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
Lightness
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%32 mmLightness
326 g340 gGrip
3.3 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm10 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$200
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Gel Venture 11 vs Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX
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Essentials
80 $
200 $
326 g
340 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running / Winter Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
snow, ice, winter trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
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Cushioning
10 mm
10 mm
35.5 mm
32 mm
25.5 mm
22 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
EnergyCell+ EVA cushioning
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
Moderate cushioning with durable support
Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
Winter Contagrip® rubber with 5 mm lugs and 12 tungsten spikes
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High foot protection for extreme conditions
Upper & fit
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GORE‑TEX waterproof membrane with synthetic/textile
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Standard trail sockliner
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For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon SPIKECROSS 6 GORE-TEX ($200). 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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