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
LOWA Fortux
$161
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $1 less
- A lighter option (8 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 32.5 mm heel stack)
LOWA Fortux
$161
The better pick if you want:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 2.5 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
LOWA Fortux· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
Lightness
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%33 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%260 gTop 18%Grip
2.5 mm4.5 mmTop 24%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6 mmAffordability
$160$161
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
160 $
161 $
252 g
260 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Technical trails and long-distance off-road routes
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Long-distance trail running and ultra-trail events
Cushioning
8 mm
6 mm
43 mm
32.5 mm
35 mm
26.5 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
LOWA® DYNAEVA® high-rebound EVA
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
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Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
LOWA® TRAC® Ultra outsole for reliable traction
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the LOWA Fortux ($161). 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)
