ASICS

Trabuco Max Series

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Sentiment score62% positive
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Last updated: Jun 26, 2026

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Reddit IconAlternative_Web_3696
4 months ago

hello, i am looking for some shoe recommendations for a 100 mile race that is not particularly technical i want good cushioning for the long distance, but i much prefer a firmer feel underfoot as i feel this helps with speed (might be placebo but still important) i tried some shoes today and have given some feedback below, but appreciate there are many more options out there so i’d like some recommendations asics trabuco max 4 - felt too soft underfoot (springy/bouncy) salomon ultra glide 4 - again too soft underfoot altra olympus 6 - loved the firm feel but no experience with zero drop inov8 trail fly max - again loved the firm feel

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Reddit Iconboucher704
12 months ago

Same experience here in Max 2. Had to go half size up due to sharp taper at big toe. Thanks for asking the question.

Reddit IconCHINKPONYCLUB
9 months ago

I recommend La Sportivia Prodigio Pro, North Face Enduris 4, Hoka Challenger 8(gravel), Asics Trabuco Max

Reddit IconCiBi91
8 months ago

Asics Trabuco (non max!) is stable and similar to your Kayano's. I personally like Nike Zegama 2's as well they are very comfortable and very stable. In trails shoes you are just looking for stable shoes, pronation correction doesn't really exist there. Only really bad shoe I ever had was the Trabuco Max 3, very high stack + very soft. For that same reason you might want to stay away from the Mafate 5

Reddit Iconc_is_for_calvin
9 months ago

I’ve ran shorter trail races in asics trabuco 12, and I do my runs in a nimbus 27. I would actually recommend a trabuco max 4 if you can try it in a store. I tried it recently and still debating if I should get it for my race next year(half marathon tho not a 50k, i’m not that brave like you lol)

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