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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
New Balance
$160Score 88+2
Better than Asics Blazeblast at:
- A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 2.5 mm)
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Asics Blazeblast
€159.95
The better pick if you want:
La Sportiva Bushido III
$160
The better pick if you want:
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
Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
La Sportiva Bushido III· leads in 1
Tied
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
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How Asics Blazeblast vs La Sportiva Bushido III 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asics Blazeblast | 46 | ||||||
| La Sportiva Bushido III | 54 |
Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) provides premium features compared to the La Sportiva Bushido III ($160). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
The Asics Blazeblast is newer: it came out in August 2026, and the La Sportiva Bushido III in 2025.
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