ASICS - FUJI LITE 5

If you want to stick with Asics, I love my Fuji Lite 5s. I wear the Gel Nimbus 27 for road/flat packed and find that even though the drop and stack aren’t the same, they are complementary shoes and I’ve had no issues in them for three years now as a combo! I’m usually pretty injury prone so it’s been nice not dealing with that.

I usually find discount for these at 90 EUR, ran up to 800k in Trabuco 11, midsole worn out as similar for other brands, now bought 12 until it's sold out, probably skipping version 13 as it's more narrow. Stack height is fine, maybe couple mm less would be great, rolled ankle once in technical terrain. Anyway, stability is good. Outsole is great... for that discount price, it's great shoe. Also running Fuji Lite 5, but one has probably badly manufactured area around insole.. or insole itself and got blister from it after long run. Similar to Saucony Xodus Ultra I had before, but better price and more durable upper, comfortable tongue - lock for sure. Maybe better energy return in Saucony, not sure about weight. Ran 80k in Trabuco 11, no issue.

I had Scott Supertrac RCs, Hoka Speedgoats and LaSportiva Bushidos before, last year I had the opportunity to take part in an Asics shoe test event and really liked them. I got a pair of Asics FujiLite 5s and really, really loved them. Ran over 600km in them last year and would say they are a wonderful versatile shoe. Used them in alpine terrain as well as chill forest trails, never had a Problem, was especially surprised with their sole/grip on wet trails. Would 100% recommend the FujiLites, i did not enjoy the other Asics trail shoes too much though, the Gel trabuco etc. felt weird for my taste...

Hey, I am training for a K65 (2.8km vert) next year and currently still using my Asics Fuji Lite. I feel that for every day training they are perfectly fine but am worried that they wont be ideal for anything >40km because cushioning etc not necessarily build for that? On rocky trails they feel a bit thin as well if that makes sense. Anyone has experience with this particular setup? I do like Asics because of wide toe box. On road days I just recently got the Asics Kayano. Any other recommendations - happy to hear! NB: The K65 is in Innsbruck/Austria in May, trails, rocks, no need for GTX. NBB: I am not a fast runner, I need something which is reliable and comfortable for longer distances.

But is the FujiSpeed 4 stable enough (hope that makes sense)? FujiLite is really great, but sometimes it feels like not enough cushioned, stable, firm, if that makes sense? Like a typical shoe you would get when u want to get started with trail running (so it was perfect for me at that time haha). Now I feel like I could use something more.. "advanced".

I also have quite flat and wide feet, give a try to Asics options. Be careful with trabuco 13s upper, it breaks really quick, I would go for 12s. - I use a soft pair for recovery days and long not technical runs. I have being using hierro since V5, but V9 is not wide enough and V8 is not technical enough. I'm using Nike Zegama 2 now. - For high intensity and short fast runs Asics fujilite. Technical or not, they are great shoes. Im on a v4 pair. - mid to long technical runs Asics trabuco 13, I would go with the 12s because of upper issues, but Asics sent me a replacement so I'm with them. - mid to long not highly technical runs merrel agility peak 5. I just throw them with 700km. I'll take another pair soon probably. I have a mafate speed 4 pair, intended to use them for long technical outings in replacemt of trabucos, but they are too narrow and I'm not confortable longer that 2 or 3 hours with them. They are a nice shoe if they fit you

I've hit about 100 miles on these so far and I'm loving them!!! Love a minimalistic feeling shoe too

I really like my ASICS Fuji Lites but also my Saucony Peregrines! Though I find myself reaching for the ASICS first (if they are dry)

Hello. I come from the same issue. I had major issues with Plantar Fasciitis after running in the Speedcross and S/Lab Speed for many years. My first shoe was the Hoka Speedgoat Evo. That was an epic shoe, but sold out everywhere so quickly I only ever ran in one pair. Since then I’ve tried many similar shoes, looking for great grip, soft and bouncy ride, but good stability as I over-pronate, plus I recently developed osteoarthritisin my big toes. So, I really rate the following: - Hoka Mafate Speed 4. Good all rounder - Salomon S/lab genesis. A little narrow and unstable but speedy and shed mud quickly - La Sportiva Prodigeo Pro - great foam and good grip, lightweight. - Saucony Xodus Ultra - 1 and 3 are pretty good, ignore the 2. - Hoka Tecton X 3 - my go-to race shoe for hard packed trails and gravel I like the Speedgoat, Catamount, Fuji Lite, Ultra Glide too but they all have compromises that the shoes above don’t have in the same way.

Best cheap trail shoe I’ve run in was the ASICS Fujilite - great simple and fun, and I usually find a pair going for €75-90…

Hello - I would say that the Prodigio Pro will feel a bit too squishy for general walking around. I walk the dogs in a pair of Salomon GTX Thundercross. They’re stable enough, comfy, and waterproof. The Ultraglide are also a good option. I’ve also had numerous Inov8 Roclite, Trailfly which are also good for hiking if you like zero drop. Hoka are also comfy if you stay clear of the racing shoes - Challenger ATR or Speedgoat. I also like the ASICS Fujilite for walking. I’d suggest avoiding the S/Lab Genesis, Tecton X3, Mafate 5, Prodigio Pro, Nike Trail Ultra, or anything with a PEBA Foam or really pronounced rocker. They will be too squishy, unstable and wobbly underfoot.

Asics Fuji Lites have worked well for me and are pretty affordable.

ASICS Fuji Lite, on the road I use support shoes but I really like that feel of these on the trails. Very minimal shoes.

If you want better rock protection check out the FujiSpeed 4. Similar fit, but has a nylon plate that protects the foot much better. I am using it for a 50k in about a month, and it will be fine for that distance. The FujiLite is a great shoe, my only complaint is the lack of a rock plate, so your concerns are warranted.