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 005
$325
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $165 less
- More cushioning (43 vs 38 mm heel stack)
Norda 005
$325
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (70 vs 28)
- A lighter option (25 g less)
- Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.5 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Norda 005· leads in 2
LightnessGrip
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%38 mmTop 21%Lightness
252 gTop 14%227 gTop 5%Grip
2.5 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm7 mmAffordability
$160$325
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Norda 005
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Essentials
160 $
325 $
252 g
227 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Racing Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Runnable and mountain trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Trail races and fast long runs
Cushioning
8 mm
7 mm
43 mm
38 mm
35 mm
31 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Light, responsive high-stack race midsole
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Fast, light and stable
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Vibram® Megagrip Elite
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Stable high-stack platform
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Vibram® Megagrip Elite lugs
Upper & fit
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Light engineered upper
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Removable sockliner
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Race fit with traditional lacing
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Norda 005 ($325). 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)
