ASICS - GEL-FUJITRABUCO SKY
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Last updated: Jan 5, 2026 Scoring
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"Its perfect for Snowdonia and general running in the mountains."
"Excellent for rough terrain running (including grippy on wet granite slab)"
"La Sportiva Bushido are perfect for this."
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"I got 800km out of mine, got the outsole replaced and got another 500km out of them. ... Awesome shoes."
"But I got 900 miles out of one pair of Lone Peaks on the PCT, and 750 from another pair."
"Durable ... I have 450+km on them over two years"
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"I was quite impressed with its comfort and trail capabilities, and truly believed I had found an excellent shoe for my long runs and hikes. ... the New Balance Hierro v9 remains my top choice for comprehensive trail running. Its superior comfort and, crucially, its consistently reliable grip in varied and challenging conditions make it a more dependable partner on the trails I typically encounter. ... I feel more secure in the Hierro, and that confidence is key. In fact I will be using it for my upcoming races and that says it all."
"The Vibram Megagrip outsole on the Hierro v9 is simply outstanding. Its 4.5mm lugs provide excellent, reliable traction across various surfaces, from dry dirt to slick roots and muddy patches. I've always felt incredibly secure, and it consistently inspires confidence in diverse conditions. ... Great Vibram outsole grip, even on mud and wet rocks"
"The grip is easily the best of all I have used including the X2s (can't beat vibram megagrip imo)"
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"I used them on a 63k/4500m and a 44k/2000m ultra and never thought about my feet."
"i've done rim 2 rim 2 rim, never summer 60k, and the kalalau trail in them and they were aces."
"I've run in Brooks Catamount for everything from one-hour Sunday runs to 35-milers, including several races that were insanely wet and muddy. Paired with Feetures trail socks, I've never had a single problem."
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"nothing beats underfoot feedback when it comes to feeling secure on scree and wild rock"
"For that, I have found nothing better than the asics trabucos. I swear they have saved me from multiple twisted ankles."
"closer to the ground"
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"downhills my feet were all over the place"
"I’m not convinced the Zegama is suitable for terrains that are moderate and up in terms of technicality. ... And I’m not convinced they can hold up on slippery surfaces. ... If I’m going to go for a mountain run with small rocks and tree roots, where there might be some damp/water, I’m going to reach for another shoe."
"I’m not convinced the Zegama is suitable for terrains that are moderate and up in terms of technicality. ... And I’m not convinced they can hold up on slippery surfaces. ... If I’m going to go for a mountain run with small rocks and tree roots, where there might be some damp/water, I’m going to reach for another shoe."
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"the change in heel drop made it feel like I was running in heels. Not a good plan."
"the change in heel drop made it feel like I was running in heels."
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"13th upper is trash"
"13th upper is trash"
"Trabuco 13s upper is not good, it breaks really easy ... I won't get more than 400km from any of them (second one is a replacement sent by Asics)"
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"They’re not brilliant on mud"
My asics tabucos, fujilite 3s and even gel cumulus TRs are seemingly indestructible. My feet don't seem to want anything else. My Salomons feel like plastic boxes compared to the asics.
r/trailrunning • I’ve been running in the mountain for over a month and my shoes are getting destroyed what should I get ? ->With trail runners you're going to protect your feet more if you're hiking a trail where you are navigating big rocks and tree stumps, etc. Think less stubbed toes and less time removing debris etc . I think overall, you'll be able to hike more trails with trail runners. You can always strap your Sandals onto your day pack for water crossing or for the option. I know a lot of people like the Altras. I've owned four different pairs of ASICS Trabucos. The best thing to do is to go to a store and try them all on because everybody's feet are different. Ps. Get yourself some affordable dirty girl gaiters to keep debris from entering your shoes and you'll be set!
r/hikinggear • What's your favorite summer hiking shoe? ->I like Vibram a lot, any shoe with a Megagrip outsole will have enough traction for me. But I have found that it is not the end all be all anymore. Asicsgrip is stickier than Vibram and extremely durable on top. It's amazing stuff, really. Asics' trail lineup is not that big, but they have some really interesting models and a great allrounder in the Trabuco.
r/trailrunning • The best wet rock grip, Arcteryx, Adidas, Salomon, Altra, LaSportiva, Icebug, VJ ->Well I guess that depends on what we call technical and individual adaptation to that technical terrain. I prefer Asics trabucos for this type of terrain, closer to the ground, more grip o wet rock and not soft. I live inside the Zegama course, for this type of terrain AP5 works great for nearly all the course. But if going more rocky high altitude terrain I prefer the Asics. Haven't tried any of the shoes you mention to compare, sorry. All in all, they are a nice shoe for putting km on.
r/trailrunning • Thoughts on Merrell Agility Peak 5 ->I use Asics trabuco. As gripy as vibrams megagrip if not more, quite close to the ground and not too soft. It also works well for long outings. I guess anything that fits well and is similar would work for me.
r/trailrunning • Favorite trail runner that can handle off-trail travel, scrambling? ->Mafate speed 4 is actually 7mm in runrepeat test. I have a pair, and they don't feel as other 4mm drop shoes I use. OP, you could try Asics trabucos. They are 8mm, go for 12th versión, 13th upper is trash
r/trailrunning • Why are so many trail shoes now high stack + high drop? ->Asics trabucos work for me in highly technical terrain. Enough cushion but still quite stiff, not very high and wide fit. Trabuco 13s upper is not good, it breaks really easy, I'm in my second pair and I won't get more than 400km from any of them (second one is a replacement sent by Asics). 11 and 12 work better for this kind of skyrunning. I was getting around 700/800km put of them.
r/ultrarunning • Technical 50K shoe options ->Asics trabuco is quite wide. Topo MTN racer 3 is too narrow for me too, mostly due to the midfoot
r/trailrunning • Best wide fit trail shoes (non Altra) ->Asics trabucos are wide and roomy. The speedgoats 2E are actually very narrow and low volume. Even the mafate speed 4 in normal width are roomier. I tried topo MTN racer 3. They are wide in the forefoot, but narrow in the arch/midfoot. Can't wear them Agility peak 5 is also wide and high volume.
r/trailrunning • Trail running shoes for wide and flat feet ->Have a look at Asics line up. Trabuco and trabuco max. They are plenty wide. I tried speedgoats 2E, they are not any wide. Mafate 4s are actually wider, but still not enough for me if I'm going long.
r/Ultramarathon • Wider trail shoes for first 100M ->Asics Trabuco have worked well for me.
r/ultrarunning • Technical 50K shoe options ->ASICS Trabuco. Ive got some of the 13's. Comfortable, reliable, good grip, good bounce. They go everywhere with me. Holidays, festivals, city breaks - walking, running, hiking. Perfect do it all.
r/AskRunningShoeGeeks • One “do-it-all” shoe for Europe trip that I can still run in later? ->I brought these as a dressier option for a 3-week UK trip, intending to wear some newish Asics trail runners as an outdoorsy shoe. Asics is usually my go-to comfortable shoe brand, but that pair wrecked my feet within the first week. The Mizzles took on full duty and were a godsend.
r/onebag • What is your one shoe to rule them all? ->Well that's indeed what I would do, unless you are used to hiking boots with zero drop. If you are not (most boots are not zero drop) definitely get something with cushioning and drop. There are plenty of good shoes out there. The Trabuco from Asics is also a good one (8mm drop I believe). Enjoy the trails!
r/trailrunning • What kind of trailrunshoes? ->I love my Gel Trabucos! Have the same colour👌
r/trailrunning • When you only have one little river crossing on your 32k run ->You can probably find decent all rounders to do this, Brooks Cascadia or ASICS Trabuco. Personally if it’s over half marathon with 10k or more on road I’ll favour comfort over grip and just be prepared to slip around a bit, and will use my Trabuco Max.
r/trailrunning • Shoes that can handle mud AND long distance? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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