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
Scarpa Golden Gate 2
$179
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $19 less
- More cushioning (43 vs 28 mm heel stack)
Scarpa Golden Gate 2
$179
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (33 vs 28)
- A lower drop (4 vs 8 mm)
Spec profile
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Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Scarpa Golden Gate 2· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
Lightness
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%28 mmLightness
252 gTop 14%255 gTop 15%Grip
2.5 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm4 mmAffordability
$160$179
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Blazeblast vs Scarpa Golden Gate 2
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Essentials
160 $
179 $
252 g
255 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Road-to-trail, gravel and groomed trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Daily training on mixed surfaces
Cushioning
8 mm
4 mm
43 mm
28 mm
35 mm
24 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
Dual-density Bounce Foam with i-Respond system
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
Elastic and smooth rockered ride
Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
PRESA® TRN-07 with ATR compound
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Printed reinforcements
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4 mm lugs
Upper & fit
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Mesh with 3D-printed reinforcements, Sock-Fit LW
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Removable sockliner
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Sock-Fit LW with stretch tongue
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) offers better affordability compared to the Scarpa Golden Gate 2 ($179). 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)
