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
Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4
$140
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (28 vs 23)
- A lighter option (20 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 31 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (8 vs 12 mm)
Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4
$140
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $20 less
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 2
CushioningLightness
Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4· leads in 1
Affordability
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%31 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%272 gTop 30%Grip
2.5 mmNo dataDrophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm12 mmAffordability
$160$140Top 23%
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Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4
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Essentials
160 $
140 $
252 g
272 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Technical trail and mountain terrain
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Technical trail running, rugged ascents and descents
Cushioning
8 mm
12 mm
43 mm
31 mm
35 mm
23 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
NITROFOAM™ responsive cushioning
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
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Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
Aggressive PUMAGRIP ATR rubber with deep lugs
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Which offers better value: Asics Blazeblast vs Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4?
For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) provides premium features compared to the Puma Fast Trac Nitro 4 ($140). 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)
