ASICS - Trabuco Max Series

My personal thoughts about the three. I am far from being an expert and these are just my impressions :-) - Fuji Lite 4: my favourite when it comes to shorter runs. Snappy, light and fun shoe, with great feeling on the foot. I think their limit is probably (for me) around 15/20k runs. - Trabuco 12: It's the shoes that "convinced" me to move from Hoka to Asics. Light, very well-rounded shoe, with the right amount of cushioning. However, it lacked in my opinion a bit of stability (especially on the arches) and is quite "flat". Often I ended up hoping it would give me some more energy in return. I absolutely loved the sole. The drop, in my opinion, is right on point. - Trabuco 13: Honestly, it feels like a brand new shoe rather than an evolution of the 12. I feel the whole geometry of the shoe has changed, while keeping the same drop. It is a glove, with a more comfortable toe box, great feeling on the foot overall and tremendous improvement on the two things that I felt the 12 missed the most, stability and energy return. All this while keeping a great cushioning. They also changed the geometry of the sole, making it slightly more flat at the center. Very impressed with them. Overall, I am very satisfied of all three and they are in my rotation. As someone said in the comments, I am absolutely impressed by the durability overall: coming from Hokas, where the sole was gone super quickly (disappointingly), it is a huge improvement. I ran the entire summer of 2024 in the Trabuco 12 and the lugs are still in great conditions. I am a fan of Vibram soles, and probably the Asics' is the only proprietary sole at the same level but (at least in my experience) with a much much better durability. I also tried the Trabuco Max 2 and hated them to the guts (😅) but I am planning to try the new Trabuco Max 4 at some point. However, I think the Trabuco 13 are the sweet spot between comfort and performance.

Came here to comment exactly this. I'm 6'2", 190lb (188cm/87kg). Daily trail runner in Switzerland, running 70-80km/week. I have the Trabuco Max 2 and Max 3. Version 4 is the most recent launch. By far the most comfortable trail shoes I've ever owned. They just work perfectly for me. Have over 1000km in the 3's, so super durable too. Also own Hoka Stinson 6 (bit soft), Brooks Caldera 6 (too firm, never softened up), Altra Olympus 6 (midsole felt dead from the start) and Nike Wildhorse 7 (most comfortable upper of any shoe but midsole a bit thin) but none are as good for me as the Trabuco Max.

Came here to comment exactly this. I'm 6'2", 190lb (188cm/87kg). Daily trail runner in Switzerland, running 70-80km/week. I have the Trabuco Max 2 and Max 3. Version 4 is the most recent launch. By far the most comfortable trail shoes I've ever owned. They just work perfectly for me. Have over 1000km in the 3's, so super durable too. Also own Hoka Stinson 6 (bit soft), Brooks Caldera 6 (too firm, never softened up), Altra Olympus 6 (midsole felt dead from the start) and Nike Wildhorse 7 (most comfortable upper of any shoe but midsole a bit thin) but none are as good for me as the Trabuco Max.

I’ve had good luck with asics Trabuco’s. I’m in Arizona that’s mega sharp and rocky.

Nike Zegama 2 has a sticky Vibram sole and is frequently on sale and widely available. Asics Trabuco Max 2 / 3 also has good grip and is comfortable. Both can be run in on and off pavement. Both are comfortable enough to wear for casual use.

Zegama 2 is firm, fresh foam more is firm, speedgoat is firm. I have tried them all and they might be softer than an old style trail shoe, but definitely not soft shoes. The softest I have tried so far is ASICS trabuco max 2&3 But I would love to find a similar or softer and bouncy trail shoe, like Neo vista but for door to trail type shoes.

S-tier: Asicsgrip. Tested it on mossy wet rocks by the waterfall. Beats megagrip

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.

Asics have decent ones too, I had Trabucos for a while, they were great but the lack of protection sucks when you're a defender

I mostly run with Asics trabuco max shoes, max stack, very technical terrain mostly, I have only rolled my ankle once because of the socks, lightweight or kinda sleek socks makes your feet roll inside the shoe, if you get some nice thicker rough socks you wont have rolling ankle problems, or much less

yeah I have a pair, had the Trabuco max 2 and after 400km they became a little soft and floppy, bought this pair above Tmax4, great shoe for 5km to 50km, haven't done more, we only have rocky trails and the Tmax4 fly over the rocks, does great on pavement as well, have a bit more go forward than the Tmax2 and stiffer. Great shoes!!

yeah I have a pair, had the Trabuco max 2 and after 400km they became a little soft and floppy, bought this pair above Tmax4, great shoe for 5km to 50km, haven't done more, we only have rocky trails and the Tmax4 fly over the rocks, does great on pavement as well, have a bit more go forward than the Tmax2 and stiffer. Great shoes!!

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.

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.

I focus on trail running during the summer months, and last June, I picked up a pair of Merrell Agility Peak 5 — and absolutely fell in love with them. In 2022 and 2023, I ran in both the Salomon Ultra Glide and the Asics Trabuco, which are excellent trail shoes in their own right. However, the Merrells stood out offering great comfort and protection over long distances. They’re a fantastic all-around choice though they are a bit on the heavy side. Looking ahead to 2025, I’ve been considering the Saucony Xodus, as I’ve heard great things about them and am eager to see how they compare.

The sole material on the Trabuco is some of the grippiest material I’ve tried.

Asicsgrip is amazing. I have a pair of old Fujilyte 2 to walk the dog and these MFs still stick to the ground as fairly new. I've done super fast series on technical terrain where at first I would've swear I was about to kill myself but nope. On the other hand I have always Found LaSportiva Akasha awesome, I guess the rest of the lineup will be similar regarding the proper sole/terrains intended. Once you've run a few miles to get rid of that "new sole coating" they move incredible. Less over wet rock/soils but very nice anyways, slipped just two or three times in a +1000kms distance span.

Love my Trabuco max 2, done quite a few 25-50ks in them now and they haven’t let me down.

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.

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.

Another fan here although I prefer the max. So good for long mixed trails with some hard road sections

Brooks Cascadia, ASICS Trabuco, TNF vector enduris 3, all good all rounder trail shoes. Look for deals, avoid altra unless you know that you want zero drop.

Asics Trabuco and Pegasus trail 4.

Butting in to say I just got the ASICS Trabuco Max 3 and I absolutely love them! Just switched over from the Brooks Calderas.

ASICS Trabuco Max 2. Lovely plush upper with good lockdown, infinite cushioning, a rocker that just keeps you going, and the best outsole money can buy.

If you like cushioned trail running shoes, Asics Trabuco Max 3. Very good traction also on muddy paths and wet grass, but you need to get used to have less ground feel. Which for me is good because I run mainly on gravel and rocky paths, yet not very technical. They have a narrow toe box though, I had to size up by a whole size.

With a current weight range from 70-75 kg I'm considered on the heavier side for women running shoes, giving a pass to all shoes classified for "lighter" runners. But most reviews for "heavier" runners the description of soft/firmness or bounciness aren't always relatable either. I got last year the Trabuco Max 3, as my legs did well with medium to max cushion shoes on the road and where I live the trails aren't very technical anyway. I run mostly on dry gravel/rocky trails and some muddy conditions I winter. I was surprised how stable those shoes are, soft yet bouncy and really fun running downhill too with a good grip on gravel. I'm surprised you say that the Max 4 aren't doing well on mud, as the Max 3 perform quite well.

The trabucco max has a decent toe box width! I was pleasantly surprised!

Have you thought about Asics Trabuco Max or Brooks Caldera 8? Those are good high stack options and also stable with good grip. Seems to check some of your boxes. Another shoe you may want to keep an eye out for releasing later this summer is the La Sportiva Prodigio MAX. Prodigio Pro is great, but I'm sure the MAX will be really good, more specifically for bigger runners.

I use Asics Trabuco Max 2 and Salomon Thundercross. I have a very wide forefoot but both of these had wide enough toe boxes in the normal width.

I absolutely love the Trabuco max. I have a connective tissue disorder so these shoes help me stay injury free. Right now I’m rocking the 2s but I’m gonna get the 4s this month! For an everyday shoe with the same kind of support, try the Nimbus, they have the same foam.

For me in wet terrain with rocks, the best is Asicsgrip (6). After that, probably Vibram (tried in Hoka and Nike shoes), Contagrip in Salomon Speedcross 4 and Continental in various Adidas models. Here, some variation between them (for example, Continental in Adidas Terrex Two Flow is better than in Adidas Terrex Agravic Flow 2.0 (so a 4 for them). After those, probably the outsole by La Sportiva (in Jackal model) and various Nike outsoles (Kiger 8, Wildhorse 6, Pegasus 4 TR) in wet terrain (btw, in mid Spring to mid Autumn, Nike are pretty nice shoes here)

Yesterday I ran a 30-mile backyard race with my wife. That put my Trabuco Max 4 mileages up to 54 in the three weeks I’ve owned them. Here are my thoughts. Having run almost exclusively in Asics shoes for the latest two years, I was very excited to test the Trabuco Max 4. As a 6'3“, 215-pound runner in my mid-thirties, I have leaned in heavily to the max cushion category. The road running I do is in large part to supplement my trail races. Having run the Novablast 3, 4, 5, and most recently Superblast 2, the first pair I ordered in my running shoe size 12m. Upon trying them on, it was apparent I'd need to size up a half size. When I received the 12.5, they fit like a traditional size 12. My first trail run in the Trabuco Max 4 was a moderate effort 17km on dry, compact dirt. First Run: The foam is firm and compliant, which I seek in a running shoe being a heavier runner. Despite the stack height, I found the ground feel to be adequate. The forefoot rocker provided a pleasant and predictable transition from forefoot to toe off. The upper did a great job breathing throughout the run. The most striking aspect of the shoe was how much it protected my legs. At no point throughout the run did I feel fatigued. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I left the trail stoked on the shoe. That same day, after I had taken off the shoe to continue my day, I started to experience heel pain that radiated up my calf. The pain was transient; however, I would experience shooting pain on the inside of my heel. I decided the next day to use the shoe to walk the kids to the park. This time the pain was present while wearing the shoe. I isolated the point of insult, which was the tibial nerve being compressed by the foam backed by the extremely firm heel counter. When I returned home, I attempted to massage the heel counter after applying heat in the hopes that it would be easier to shape. Second Run: I went out again for another 17k trail run after it rained overnight. Sections of the trail were fairly muddy this time. Within the first mile I again experienced shooting pain midline in the heel and up the calf. I was hoping the foam in the heel would start to compact through the run alleviating some of the impingement I was experiencing. While defending I ran through a muddy section. It was there the shoe washed out over and over again. The experience was similar to trail running in road shoes. There was a total loss of grip. the last 3km I did some Tabata repeats. The pain in the heel and calf intensified as the heel counter rose up the heel during shoes compression cycles. The next few days I continued to have heel and calf pain in my left leg. Running in the Novablast and Superblast didn't illicit the same discomfort but the shooting pain would be transient throughout the day. Third Run: After some time out of the Trabuco Max 4 I opted to run on the road with a few running buddies casually for 10k. The pain presented itself again. I kept the shoes on walking my daughter to the park hoping beyond the issue was only induced if I was running. Unfortunately the discomfort persisted. Conclusion: There are so many good things going for this shoe. The user Jacquard mesh is fantastic. The foam is firm and compliant which is excellent for folks who want a more responsive shoe over longer efforts as well as heavier runners. The toe box when sized up allows for splaying of the foot over time. Yesterday I ran a 30 miles in a backyard run with my wife. During those five and a half hours all the issue I’ve identified were largely absent. There were times i could feel the heel intrude on my Achilles. However it wasn’t too such a degree that I considered swapping shoes. My thoughts after the run are that since I’m predominately stroke on my forefoot the heel of the shoe isn’t depressing dramatically enough cause issues…. Walking or driving in the shoe when there is excessive dorsal flection the shoe is intolerable. I have a 50k race in five weeks. I’m considering the new balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9. I look forward to an Trabuco Max 5 update. I really hope they lower the heel counter height and reduce its stiffness. We also need to see a shoe with longer lugs and a better lug pattern to give confidence in wet conditions. I hope Asics makes the necessary changes to this shoe. I’ll be looking forward to it!

Thank you for this. I am a bit heavier as I allude to in my last post covering the ASICS Trabuco Max 4. I am considering switching those shoes out for this Hierro V9. Your write up has me convinced.

ASICS Trabuco Max 3, Hoka Tecton X3, and Adidas Agravic speed ultra are three of my favorite trail shoes right now.

Same, except I tried on some trail shoes and was incredibly unimpressed. The Gel Trabuco Max felt as if the insole/midsole was completely flat. Zero arch or other support. Coming from the Nimbus 27 this was a shock. Especially for a $160 trail shoe. I think that price range should automatically include Vibram rubber too.

Asics trabuco max. Ran a trail marathon in them and they were amazing. They are a 5mm drop tho

ASICS Trabuco for everything! I used them on a 63k/4500m and a 44k/2000m ultra and never thought about my feet. My current training pair has 1100k and still no sign of breaking down.

Ran my first 100miler in a pair of Trabuco Max 2 and absolutely loved them. So much comfort

I think it also depends on the geometry. Tecton X2, X3, Fujispeed 2, Fujitrabuco Max 3, Endorphin Edge or Metafuji all have carbon plates but they don’t feel as propulsive as most road super shoes I’ve ran in (certainly not as many! Endorphin Pro, Endorphin Speed and Metaspeed Sky). In fact, Asics shoes are probably the least carbon-plate-feeling shoe, and not in a bad way. The Terrex ASU is the only exception.

ASICS Trabuco

I’m on my second pair of max 3s. One of my favorite shoes of all time. Comfortable and last 100 more miles than others I’ve tried recently. I think I saw the winner of the Cocodona 250, Dan Green, was wearing these during some of the race.

ASICS Trabuco Max line is legit. Dan Green wore them for Cocodona 250. Trabuco Gel is good also for slightly more technical terrain.

I found the Trabuca Max to be a bit stiff. I ended up loving the Solomon S/lab Ultra Glide as it has dreamy cushion. It's a very high end running shoe with a matching price tag. I suspect many would consider it overkill for trail walking, but i like it for both.

Suggestion: buy 2 shoes, get older models on sale to mitigate the cost. I put 600 miles on Novablast 4s (1st pair short, on 3rd pair) and have 138 on Trabuco Max 4s. Lugs on pavement are harsh and slow, and the shoes really are meant to do different things. Taking the Trabuco Max's on a road run is something I would not voluntarily do. They are not so great off-road either, the softness of the stack and shape makes descending hard on the ankles. I take the Novablasts on dirt sometimes (gravel, sand in golden gate park or candlestick) and they work (fine in wet, that seems to be an internet myth) you just have to slow down. But on real trails you will mess up your ankles and/or crash, same with the TR thick-soled versions of other Asics shoes (tried TR novablast 3s and nimbuses). Besides being slow and harsh, the downside of lugs on pavement is premature wear - the roads grind the lugs down and the cost-savings of using one shoe disappear. I have a local loop that I do weekly that takes 3-4 miles of roads to get to a mix of gravel, dirt, roots and rocks (10-17 miles total), and there doesn't seem to be a good shoe compromise. The Saucony Endorphin Rift model (400+ miles on 2 pairs) was pretty good on the roads after 100-150 miles with worn lugs, but the lockdown for technical trails wasn't great.

As a 230 lb. Clydesdale, I've learned that you usually can't go off of typical running shoe reviewer's thoughts on ride/squish/bounce (which are mostly done by 155 lb. gazelles). Any time I hear someone say "too stiff", "It rides like a brick" and "overly clunky", I gets me interested. The big guy crowd is pushing 50-80 additional lbs. into the pavement and shoe companies aren't accounting for this additional weight. Imagine putting 911 shocks and springs on Silverado 2500. With very few exceptions, that's what's happening when we buy the shoes with rave reviews. The Asics Trabuco Max 4 appears to be either a foam spec mistake by Asics or it is designed to soften up after a relatively high mileage #. Hoping it is former because this shoe rocks in its current form. It squishes. It bounces and it doesn't wobble. Upper is plush and well padded and the heel cup is awesome, allowing you not having to crank down the laces in order to get a good lock up. Only negative I've heard on these is that the outsole isn't very good in mud. I've been doing 4-5 mile groomed trail runs with it for the past week and it has taken the Brooks Caldera's spot as my favorite "hobby" trail shoe. If you're a bigger guy and are looking for a road-to-trail, groomed trail, gravel shoe.... Buy with confidence!

UPDATE: Had to go up a size to protect my big toes and I now have 50 miles on the new pair. These things hit their foam sweet spot at about 20-30 miles. They are now compliant and still extremely stable. Phenomenal shoe!

Trabuco is comfy, good grip. Big stack height if you like that. Haven’t tried the Cascadia but I have the caldera. I’m guessing similar to the cascadia but with more cushion. I like it, fits my foot well. Good grip and still comfy

I've got the Asics Trabuco Max 2's, and the volume is a bit too much, which causes more instability than the high stack. I find my foot sloshing around a bit.

I've got these (the 2s). They are big and squishy.

Asics Trabucco Max 4...I have been wearing the same shoe since version 1. Great shoe, stable, comfortable, built for narrower top of the foot with a wider toe box.

Everything is perfect on them, only issue I have is lockdown. When going downhill I always tie my shoes more than usual, and the tongue of the Trabuco doesn’t protect my foot from lace pinching.

I run for health in Asics Gel Nimbus... Was heavy when I started, and these have a lot of cushion. 1st pair of shoes for trail running and hiking was Asics Trabuco Max 2... Felt great for both activities... I started to feel insecure reading Reddit, so I bought some Hokas (speed goat 5 gtx), Salomons (ultra glide 2), and Saucony... These were not as comfortable for me. Fussing around with insoles and inserts has made them workable, but not better. I think I'm just a heel-striker that feels better in Asics (Trabuco Max 2), Nike (pegasus trail 4), or maybe some Brooks. If Nikes feel better then Hokas, wear the Nikes. I rotate my Peg Trail 4 GTXs with my Trabuco Max 2s depending on the weather

I used brooks caldera but there’s something inside that rubs and gives me brutal blisters I now use ASICS Trabuco max 4 They are good and comfy Not a fast shoe Very grippy on everything apart from wet mud, where they are dangerous

Nike Zegama 2, Nike Wildhorse 8, Asics Trabuco Max 3. I see a lot of you running in the Topo Ultraventures. How do they compare to the shoes in my rotation?

I have the Asics Trabuco Max 3s, which I jokingly call my clown shoes because that’s exactly how they feel! I’m constantly stubbing them on branches, rocks, and gravel, and it’s like the lugs are magnets for anything they could possibly trip over. I only wear them when I have to. Just to make it more dufficult for you; I’m a big fan of the Nike Zegama 2! They’re my go-tos! I also like the Nike Wildhorse 8. They’re not as cushioned, but they’re total workhorses.

Hello! I have the Asics Trabuco Max 2s which I understand aren’t too different from the 3s and 4s. I treat mine almost like they are a hybrid shoe, as I find them comfy enough for sections of hard packed trail and road, and they are absolutely fantastic with pretty much no signs of wear after 550km. They are my go-to long run shoe and probably my favourite shoe so far due to their comfort. I want a pair of road shoes that feel like them. I’ve seen people get to 2000kms with the Trabuco 11s with them looking great, which is mind blowing. I can just about hit marathon pace without feeling too dead in the Trabuco Max 2s, but they’re not the fastest, as you’d expect. I’ve done some moderately technical trail in them, and they performed well enough, though obviously you don’t get the same feel as a pair that aren’t super cushioned. They’re quite a stable shoe due to the width. I’ve not yet owned or tried a pair of Novablast 5s, but there are lots of people saying that their longevity is not so good, and they lose bounce after 200-300kms. Take this with a pinch of salt, I don’t know if they’re still comfortable once they lose their bounce or not, you’d have to research more closely there. There is a TR option for the NB4s so that could be an option perhaps? The terrain you’ve described doesn’t sound like you *need* trail shoes, but that if it is wet, lumpy, and muddy you may have that bit of extra security. When it comes to walking around in general I would not do this until the shoe has finished its lifespan for running, because they’re too expensive to wear down before their time. Given all of this, personally I would choose the Trabuco Max 4s, provided about 40-50% of my running was on the trail. But I am biased from my own experience and from seeing poor reviews :)

Im 5’10, 155 pounds and don’t think they are too stiff or clunky. Just finished a 100 miler and did the first 60 miles with the Trabuco Max 4. Switched back to the Trabuco Max 2 for about 20 miles, then finished the last 20 back in the 4’s. As others have said, these are pretty stable, despite the stack height. I have been through several pairs of Superblast 1 and 2 and feel like these ride and break in very similarly.

Im 5’10, 155 pounds and don’t think they are too stiff or clunky. Just finished a 100 miler and did the first 60 miles with the Trabuco Max 4. Switched back to the Trabuco Max 2 for about 20 miles, then finished the last 20 back in the 4’s. As others have said, these are pretty stable, despite the stack height. I have been through several pairs of Superblast 1 and 2 and feel like these ride and break in very similarly.

Oh you’re the dude with FOG shirt. I got the Trabuco max4 as well and going to swap out for these as well

I'm also in the market for a mid-stack technical runner with a rocker. I have had some nerve pain and went with a ASICS Trabuco Max 3, which really helped get rid of the pain but the stack and fit aren't great for anythng remotely technical. The one I'm really looking forward to is the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro (comes out in a week or so). It looks like it has more rocker than the Zegama 2, which are also on my list to try if the Prodigio Pros don't work.

People are sleeping on ASICS Tribuco. I’ve bought 2 pairs and done a few ultras. The ASICS rubber is wildly grippy

That's pretty good. Thanks for letting me know. I tried out Asics Trabuco for their delicious boying-boing (lol), but sadly the change in heel drop made it feel like I was running in heels. Not a good plan.

I have several pairs of the Trabuco Max 2s and I love them so much. Sounds like there have been quite a few changes over the past couple of versions!

I've just recycled my Asics Trabuco Max 2's at 900kms. I wore them on gravel, grass, mud and road as a true hybrid shoe. The mid sole was 100% fine at 900km, only reason for replacement was the outsole lugs had worn down and no longer gave grip in the wet mud. I replaced them with.....another pair of Asics Trabuco Max 2's :D I firmly believe they are one of the best shoes Asics makes, and completely missed by most people looking for trail shoes. They are light, and you can run road sections easily with them, plus they work in the mud.

Agree with others. This is a bit heavy and stiff but cheap. For a generalist trail shoe, look at the Trabuco. For a more Ultra Shoe, the Trabuco Max. For trail racing shoes, Meta Fuji and Fuji Lite. I ran an Ultra in the Trabuco Max 2, was perfect.

Agree with others. This is a bit heavy and stiff but cheap. For a generalist trail shoe, look at the Trabuco. For a more Ultra Shoe, the Trabuco Max. For trail racing shoes, Meta Fuji and Fuji Lite. I ran an Ultra in the Trabuco Max 2, was perfect.

Agree with others. This is a bit heavy and stiff but cheap. For a generalist trail shoe, look at the Trabuco. For a more Ultra Shoe, the Trabuco Max. For trail racing shoes, Meta Fuji and Fuji Lite. I ran an Ultra in the Trabuco Max 2, was perfect.

The Trabuco Max series is aimed at Ultra Distances on hard trails and small road sections. They are a bit heavy as a result but if you're ok with the added weight over the non-max versions they are excellent. I've run in various generations of this shoe and found it a please to run in from short runs to Ultra Marathon. The lugs are fairly low profile by trail shoe standards. Due to that, very soft mud and wet conditions they are not good for.

I have loose ankle ligaments. My lowest drop trail shoe, the MTN Racer, is what what I’ve rolled my ankle in the most. My highest stack, Trabuco Max, I’ve rolled it the least. Not saying lower = more rolls, but I don’t think you’ll a big improvement with lower drop. Ankle strength work, ankle brace or wrap

The trabuco max 2&3 had exceptional grip. Probably a combination of rubber+lug pattern+depth. Dunno why Asics changed it for the 4 iteration, but they NEED to bring it back before I run through my stock of Max 2s. I also tend to agree with those who say that FFBlast+ eco does not live up to the FFBlast+ plushness and liveliness, based on thumbpressing the 3&4 side by side, and having more than 200 race miles on the 2s.

I run in these 4 seasons. For the mud/snow seasons I have hex screws in the lugs. Makes them invincible .

I have very flat feet and have some peg trails and ASICS Trabuco max 2

I love them too, but i wouldn't consider them soft or squishy, especially compared to max stack trail shoes like the Zegama 2 or Trabuco Max 2.

Probably a pair of asics Trabuco Max 2’s. They’ve done 500 miles, been resoled and have done marathons, ultras and loads of long runs in them. They’re not the best in a given category but I just keep coming back to them.

Asics Trabuco Max would be my thought. They’re not great in the mud, but they’re perfectly usable and they are very well cushioned. Or what about the Nike Zegama 2? Vibram sole, loads of ZoomX so should work.

Try the asics Trabuco Max, they’re well cushioned but the cushion is on the firm side that may suit a heavier runner.

Have a the asics range, the Trabuco and Trabuco Max have been my go to UK trail shoe. They’re not brilliant on mud, but for rocky and hard packed trails they’re brilliant.

Have a the asics range, the Trabuco and Trabuco Max have been my go to UK trail shoe. They’re not brilliant on mud, but for rocky and hard packed trails they’re brilliant.

The agravic ultra isn't everyday the speed could be. The real everyday trailshoe is the trabucco max 2 / 3 Absolute can do all shoe, if you're used to high stack, even technical. Except the bloody tecton x 3 if got most of the shoes mentioned in this thread

I have the Trabuco Max V3 and the Hierro V9 and also the NB More Trail V3. I'm also a heavy runner with shoe size US13 and of these 3 shoes I like the More Trail V3 the most!

Yes, I'd say so and although I find the trabuco max v3 quite ok the sizing is very odd. The more trail fits me perfect and I even bought another pair when it was on sale.

Trabuco Max 4 is legit. Another great option with similar weight, stack, and drop is The North Face Vectiv Enduris 4.