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
Merrell Agility Peak 5
$160
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A lighter option (48 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 31 mm heel stack)
Merrell Agility Peak 5
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 2.5 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
Merrell Agility Peak 5· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
Affordability
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%31 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%300 gGrip
2.5 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6 mmAffordability
$160$160
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
160 $
160 $
252 g
300 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Technical trails, varied surfaces
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Trail running, ultra-distances, rugged off-road routes
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
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight, enduring cushioning
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
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Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Vibram® MegaGrip rubber for superior wet & dry traction
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Rock plate underfoot and abrasion-resistant toe cap
Upper & fit
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Breathable engineered mesh and TPU
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50% recycled EVA foam with recycled mesh cover
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Traditional lace closure with recycled laces and gaiter D-Ring
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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)
