Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs Asics Sonoma 8

Adidas Tracerocker 2

€120

Asics Sonoma 8

$120

Quick verdict

Adidas Tracerocker 2

€120

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Asics Sonoma 8

$120

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (75 vs 57)
A lighter option (36 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Adidas Tracerocker 2· leads in none

Asics Sonoma 8· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
23 mm
No data
Lightness
356 g
320 g
Grip
No data
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs Asics Sonoma 8

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Essentials

€120

$120

2022

2024

356 g

320 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Trail and off‑road terrain

Light to moderate trails, dirt paths and wet conditions

Trail running, hiking on wet or technical trails, off‑road runs

Trail running, hiking and outdoor activities in wet or variable conditions

Cushioning

7 mm

8 mm

23 mm

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16 mm

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EVA cushioning for comfort and energy return

AMPLIFOAM cushioning with rearfoot GEL technology for shock absorption

Grip & protection

Traxion rubber outsole with aggressive lugs for grip

Durable rubber outsole with trail-specific lug pattern for grip

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On the terrain

How Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs Asics Sonoma 8 should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

Pick a ground							Average
Adidas Tracerocker 2							45
Asics Sonoma 8							53

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Adidas Tracerocker 245

Cushioning20/40
Lightness0/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, assumed average.

Asics Sonoma 851

Cushioning22/40
Lightness8/35
Smooth roll21/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Adidas Tracerocker 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs Asics Sonoma 8?

For value comparison: The Adidas Tracerocker 2 ($120) provides premium features compared to the Asics Sonoma 8 ($120). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Adidas Tracerocker 2 or the Asics Sonoma 8?

The Asics Sonoma 8 is newer: it came out in 2024, and the Adidas Tracerocker 2 in 2022.

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Joma TR-7

Joma

$120Score 85+28

Better than Adidas Tracerocker 2 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 57)
A lighter option (96 g less)
More cushioning (38 vs 23 mm heel stack)

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Joma TR-8

Joma

$120Score 77+20

Better than Adidas Tracerocker 2 at:

A higher overall score (77 vs 57)
A lighter option (52 g less)

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Joma TR-9

Joma

$120Score 69+12

Better than Adidas Tracerocker 2 at:

A higher overall score (69 vs 57)
A lighter option (141 g less)
More cushioning (26 vs 23 mm heel stack)

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Shoes

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Adidas Tracerocker 2· leads in none

Asics Sonoma 8· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
23 mm
No data
Lightness
356 g
320 g
Grip
No data
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
7 mm
8 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Adidas Tracerocker 2

Asics Sonoma 8

Adidas Tracerocker 2 vs Asics Sonoma 8

Adidas Tracerocker 2

Asics Sonoma 8

Quick verdict

Spec profile