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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
Nike Zegama 2
$180
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $20 less
- A lighter option (68 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 36 mm heel stack)
Nike Zegama 2
$180
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (33 vs 28)
- A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Spec profile
Each axis ranks against the 150 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessAffordability
Nike Zegama 2· leads in 1
Grip
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%36 mmTop 31%Lightness
252 gTop 14%320 gGrip
2.5 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm4 mmAffordability
$160$180
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Nike Zegama 2
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Essentials
160 $
180 $
252 g
320 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Moderately to highly technical trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Trail running, long technical trail runs and races
Cushioning
8 mm
4 mm
43 mm
36 mm
35 mm
32 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Nike ZoomX foam midsole for responsive cushioning and energy return
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Responsive ZoomX cushioning and breathable mesh
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Vibram Megagrip rubber with multi‑directional lugs for traction
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Reinforced toe and ankle gaiter to limit debris entry
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Vibram Megagrip outsole lugs for grip in varied conditions
Upper & fit
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Engineered mesh upper for durability and ventilation
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Cushioned removable insole
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Lace‑up closure with integrated ankle gaiter
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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)
