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
The North Face Altamesa 500
$140
Quick verdict
Asics Blazeblast
$160
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (28 vs 23)
- A lighter option (33 g less)
- More cushioning (43 vs 36 mm heel stack)
The North Face Altamesa 500
$140
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $20 less
- A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)
Spec profile
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Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics Blazeblast· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
The North Face Altamesa 500· leads in 2
GripAffordability
Cushioning
43 mmTop 4%36 mmTop 31%Lightness
252 gTop 14%285 gTop 48%Grip
2.5 mm4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm6 mmAffordability
$160$140Top 23%
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
160 $
140 $
252 g
285 g
Overview
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Road, gravel paths and light trails
Gravel paths and mountain trails
Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails
Trail running and mountain training
Cushioning
8 mm
6 mm
43 mm
36 mm
35 mm
30 mm
FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs
DREAM foam for lightweight cushioning and rebound
High, soft and bouncy cushioning
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Grip & protection
Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail
SURFACE CTRL™ rubber with 4 mm grippy lugs
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For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) provides premium features compared to the The North Face Altamesa 500 ($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)
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