New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v6 Gore Tex ® vs Nike Kiger 10

The New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v6 Gore Tex ® is a neutral trail running shoe and the Nike Kiger 10 is a neutral road running shoe with firm, responsive cushioning. The Dynasoft Nitrel v6 Gore Tex ® costs about $70 less (from $99.99). The Kiger 10 is 1.1 oz lighter (9.8 oz vs 10.9 oz).

Bottom line: Pick the Dynasoft Nitrel v6 Gore Tex ® if you want to spend less; pick the Kiger 10 if you want the lighter shoe.

New Balance

Dynasoft Nitrel v6 Gore Tex ®

3.5 (101)

$99.99

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Nike

Kiger 10

3.5 (27)

$170

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Specs side by side

Spec	Dynasoft Nitrel v6 Gore Tex ®	Kiger 10
Price	$99.99	$170
Rating	3.5 / 5 (101 reviews)	3.5 / 5 (27 reviews)
Weight	10.9 oz	9.8 oz
Heel-to-toe drop	4–6 mm	5 mm
Cushioning	Firm / Responsive	Firm / Responsive
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Surface	Trail	Road, Trail
Available for	Men	Men & Women

Specs and prices from New Balance and Nike, checked 2026-11-02. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.

Which should you get?

Get the Dynasoft Nitrel v6 Gore Tex ® if…

you want to spend less
you want the more widely reviewed shoe

Get the Kiger 10 if…

you want the lighter shoe