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
Norda 002
$295
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $135 less
- A lighter option (20 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 30 mm heel stack)
Norda 002
$295
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (62 vs 28)
- A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
- Deeper lugs for grip (5 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…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Blazeblast· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessAffordability
Norda 002· leads in 1
Grip
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%30 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%272 gTop 30%Grip
2.5 mm5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm4 mmAffordability
$160$295
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
160 $
295 $
252 g
272 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Technical mountain terrain
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Technical trails, skyrunning and short to mid distances
Cushioning
8 mm
4 mm
43 mm
30 mm
35 mm
26 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Responsive lower-stack midsole
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Firm and precise with good ground feel
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Vibram® Megagrip Litebase
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Cut and abrasion resistant Dyneema upper
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Vibram® Megagrip Litebase lugs
Upper & fit
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Seamless Bio-Dyneema® upper
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Removable sockliner
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Precise fit with traditional lacing
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Norda 002 ($295). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.
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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)
