New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5 GTX

The New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5 GTX is possibly one of the most popular models of the American brand that, in this version, incorporates a waterproof Gore-Tex fabric to protect us from wind and rain without sacrificing the breathability of the shoe.

The New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5 GTX is a trail running shoe that maintains the hallmarks of previous versions and are designed for running or walking on trails and mountain trails without great technical difficulties.

New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5, review and opinion by Gorka Cabañas

New Balance presents this model that does not provide major improvements over the previous version and offers a perfect combination of comfort and performance. This is the opinion of our colleague Gorka Cabañas about the shoe.

Main features of the New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5 GTX

The big difference of this model in comparison to the New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5 is the incorporation of the waterproof Gore-Tex fabric in the upper of the shoe to ensure that we will have dry feet at all times, even in rainy and muddy conditions, without penalizing in another important aspect, breathability.

The midsole of the shoe contains theDynaSoft foam developed by the brand and which for this model is made with a 3 % of bio-based materials and provides a very reactive response and a very soft feel. The bio-based materials come from renewable sources to help reduce our carbon footprint.

The outsole of the New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5 GTX maintains the same design as its sister shoe and the same compound, the AT Tread, which is able to offer more versatile traction to suit sporting activities off road but also on asphalt. It also provides versatile traction on and off the trail.

Ideal profile of the New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5 GTX

The New Balance Dynasoft Nitrel v5 GTX is designed to be used by runners who need a versatile shoe, for use in the mountains but also on asphalt, currently called "door to trail" with neutral tread technique, intermediate and high weights and for different types of race paces. However, it is clear that it is a model that is outside the high mountain and is not made for long distances.

The incorporation of the Gore-Tex membrane is an excellent option for those who like to run in wet and/or humid terrain or who live in areas where precipitation is more common, as well as offering great value for money.