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
INOV-8 Trailtalon
$160
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A lighter option (24 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 31 mm heel stack)
INOV-8 Trailtalon
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
INOV-8 Trailtalon· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
Affordability
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%31 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%276 gTop 36%Grip
2.5 mm6 mmTop 4%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6 mmAffordability
$160$160
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs INOV-8 Trailtalon
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Essentials
160 $
160 $
252 g
276 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
All trails, wet and muddy terrain
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Everyday trail running on mixed terrain
Cushioning
8 mm
6 mm
43 mm
31 mm
35 mm
25 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
POWERFLOW PRO midsole with Boomerang footbed
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Springy and stable ride
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Graphene-Grip graphene-infused rubber
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Protective toe cap and stable platform
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6 mm multidirectional lugs
Upper & fit
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Breathable mesh with protective overlays
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6 mm Boomerang footbed
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Anatomical fit with roomy toe box
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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)
