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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
Brooks Cascadia Elite
$275
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $115 less
- A lighter option (17 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 41 mm heel stack)
Brooks Cascadia Elite
$275
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (57 vs 28)
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
LightnessAffordability
Brooks Cascadia Elite· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
Cushioning
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%41 mmTop 8%Lightness
252 gTop 14%269 gTop 25%Grip
2.5 mm3.5 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6 mmAffordability
$160$275
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Brooks Cascadia Elite
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Essentials
160 $
275 $
252 g
269 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Racing Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
fast and smooth trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Trail races up to ultramarathon distance
Cushioning
8 mm
6 mm
43 mm
41 mm
35 mm
35 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
DNA Gold PEBA midsole with Pebax perimeter plate
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Springy and stable super-shoe ride
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Vibram® Megagrip Elite
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Perimeter plate for stability and protection
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Vibram® Megagrip Elite rubber
Upper & fit
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MATRYX® woven upper
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Removable sockliner
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Secure race fit with gusseted tongue
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Brooks Cascadia Elite ($275). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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Nike Kiger 10
Nike
$160Score 28
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (5 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.5 mm)
