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
Mizuno Wave Daichi 9
$150
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (28 vs 25)
- A lighter option (54 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 34 mm heel stack)
Mizuno Wave Daichi 9
$150
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $10 less
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
Mizuno Wave Daichi 9· leads in 2
GripAffordability
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%34 mmTop 47%Lightness
252 gTop 14%306 gGrip
2.5 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6.5 mmAffordability
$160$150Top 35%
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Mizuno Wave Daichi 9
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Essentials
160 $
150 $
252 g
306 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Moderate to rugged trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Trail running and long-distance off-road runs
Cushioning
8 mm
6.5 mm
43 mm
34 mm
35 mm
27.5 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Mizuno ENERZY foam with Wave foam structure for cushioning & stability
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 with traction lugs
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) provides premium features compared to the Mizuno Wave Daichi 9 ($150). 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)
