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Nike Pegasus Trail 5
Nike
$140Score 23
Better than Asics Fuji Lite 7 at:
- More cushioning (37 vs 32 mm heel stack)
Asics Fuji Lite 7
$140
Merrell MTL Long Sky 2
$170
Quick verdict
Asics Fuji Lite 7
$140
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $30 less
- More cushioning (32 vs 23.5 mm heel stack)
Merrell MTL Long Sky 2
$170
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (30 vs 23)
- A lighter option (6 g less)
- Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4 mm)
Spec profile
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Asics Fuji Lite 7· leads in 2
CushioningAffordability
Merrell MTL Long Sky 2· leads in 1
Grip
Tied
Lightness
Cushioning
32 mm24 mmLightness
241 gTop 10%235 gTop 8%Grip
4 mmTop 49%5 mmTop 12%Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm4 mmAffordability
$140Top 23%$170
Technical Specifications
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Essentials
140 $
170 $
241 g
235 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical trails and mixed off-road terrain
Technical trails
Fast trail runs and races on technical terrain
Trail running on varied and technical terrain
Cushioning
4 mm
4 mm
32 mm
23.5 mm
28 mm
19.5 mm
FF BLAST PLUS foam for light, responsive cushioning
FloatPro™ foam for lightweight durable cushioning
Light and nimble with moderate cushioning
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Grip & protection
ASICSGRIP rubber for traction on technical terrain
Vibram® MegaGrip high performance rubber with 5 mm lugs
Upper & fit
Engineered woven upper with tongue wings for midfoot lockdown
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ETPU high rebound foam footbed
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