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The Range Explained: ASICS Trail 2025

We explore the ASICS 2025 Trail running range in more detail to allow you to navigate to the correct shoe for your off road adventures.

We have structured this article in price order from highest to lowest:

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The Range in brief

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The Range in detail

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ASICS METAFUJI™ TRAIL

FOR ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE

For trail runners seeking performance, the ASICS METAFUJI™ TRAIL delivers with its advanced technology and thoughtful design. Every component of this shoe is engineered to enhance your running experience, from its responsive midsole to its durable outsole. Let’s delve into the standout features that make this shoe a game-changer on rugged trails.

Weight: 260g

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: 45mm (Heel) / 40mm (Forefoot)

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ASICS FUJISPEED™ 2

FOR MAXIMUM SPEED

Inspired by the MAGIC SPEED road racing shoe the FUJISPEED™ 2 offers soft cushioning combined with a carbon plate. Suited to trail racing over short/medium distances, versatile 5mm lug.

Weight: 243g

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: 35mm (Heel) / 30mm (Forefoot)

ASICS TRABUCO™ MAX 4

FOR MAX CUSHIONING AND PROTECTION

Building off the ever popular TRABUCO™, the MAX, as the name suggests, offers increased levels of cushioning creating a shoe suited to ultra long distance off road training and racing. Featuring a versatile AsicsGrip 4.5mm lug depth.

Weight: 315g

Drop: 5mm

Stack height: 43mm (Heel) / 38mm (Forefoot)

ASICS GEL-TRABUCO™ 13

FOR ALL ROUND VERSATILITY

With a lower stack than the MAX 3, the TRABUCO™ 13 offers a lightweight and more versatile all round trail shoe still suited for upto ultra distance off road. A 4mm lug provides good grip levels on a majority of terrain. With added 2mm to the foam's stack height to improve comfort and impact absorption.​ The outsole is formed with a revamped ASICSGRIP™ technology.

Weight: 285g

Drop: 8mm

Stack height: 35.5mm (Heel) / 27.5mm (Forefoot)

Other options: Also available in GORE-TEX versions

ASICS GEL-SONOMA 7

FOR GRAVEL AND LIGHT TRAILS

Great value all rounder suited to those easy trail runs and for anyone not requiring a super technical shoe. With 3mm lug depth it's easily capable of handling those runs involving short road sections.

Weight: 300g

Drop: 8mm

Stack height: 31.5mm (Heel) / 25.5mm (Forefoot)

Other options: Also available in GORE-TEX versions

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