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 MTL Skyfire 2
$200
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $40 less
- More cushioning (43 vs 25 mm heel stack)
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
$200
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (38 vs 28)
- A lighter option (42 g less)
- 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
CushioningAffordability
Merrell MTL Skyfire 2· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%25 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%210 gTop 2%Grip
2.5 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6 mmAffordability
$160$200
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2
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Essentials
160 $
200 $
252 g
210 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Technical trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Fast technical trail running and racing
Cushioning
8 mm
6 mm
43 mm
25 mm
35 mm
19 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Dual density FloatPro™ foam
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 high performance rubber
Upper & fit
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EVA foam footbed
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Which offers better value: Asics Blazeblast vs Merrell MTL Skyfire 2?
For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 ($200). 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)
