1
La Sportiva Prodigio
La Sportiva
$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Asics Blazeblast
$160
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
$250
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $90 less
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
$250
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (51 vs 28)
- A lower drop (5 vs 8 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 1
Affordability
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
CushioningLightness
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%42 mmTop 6%Lightness
252 gTop 14%255 gTop 15%Grip
2.5 mm3.5 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm5 mmAffordability
$160$250
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
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Essentials
160 $
250 $
252 g
255 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Racing Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
fast runnable trails, moderately technical mountain terrain
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
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Cushioning
8 mm
5 mm
43 mm
41.5 mm
35 mm
36.5 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
FF Leap (A-TPU) top layer over FF Blast+ (EVA/OBC) with X-shaped carbon plate
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Highly responsive race-day ride, firm underfoot
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs and generous lug spacing
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Reinforced toe bumper, no rock plate beyond carbon plate
Upper & fit
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Knitted Motion Wrap with ultralight elastomeric yarn
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Removable sockliner
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Which offers better value: Asics Blazeblast vs Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2?
For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 ($250). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Nike Kiger 10
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$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (5 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)
