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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
The North Face Altamesa 500
$140
Quick verdict
Asics Gel Venture 11
$80
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $60 less
The North Face Altamesa 500
$140
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (23 vs 7)
- A lighter option (41 g less)
- A lower drop (6 vs 10 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Gel Venture 11· leads in 1
Affordability
The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Tied
Cushioning
Cushioning
36 mmTop 34%36 mmTop 31%Lightness
326 g285 gTop 48%Grip
3.3 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
10 mm6 mmAffordability
$80Top 4%$140Top 23%
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
80 $
140 $
326 g
285 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Gravel paths, park trails and easy off-road routes
Gravel paths and mountain trails
First steps in trail running and easy off-road runs
Trail running and mountain training
Cushioning
10 mm
6 mm
35.5 mm
36 mm
25.5 mm
30 mm
AMPLIFOAM PLUS foam with rearfoot GEL technology
DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound
Soft, stable cushioning for beginners
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Grip & protection
Rubber outsole with trail lugs
SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs
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Which offers better value: Asics Gel Venture 11 vs The North Face Altamesa 500?
For value comparison: The Asics Gel Venture 11 ($80) offers better affordability compared to the The North Face Altamesa 500 ($140). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Joma Sierra 6
Joma
$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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