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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 Speedarc Peak
$290
Quick verdict
Asics Fuji Lite 7
$140
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $150 less
- A lighter option (64 g less)
- More cushioning (32 vs 30 mm heel stack)
- A lower drop (4 vs 6 mm)
Merrell MTL Speedarc Peak
$290
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (61 vs 23)
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 Fuji Lite 7· leads in 3
CushioningLightnessAffordability
Merrell MTL Speedarc Peak· leads in none
Tied
Grip
Cushioning
32 mm30 mmLightness
241 gTop 10%305 gGrip
4 mmTop 49%4 mmTop 49%Drophigher isn't better or worse
4 mm6 mmAffordability
$140Top 23%$290
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics Fuji Lite 7 vs Merrell MTL Speedarc Peak
Best value in this comparison
Essentials
140 $
290 $
241 g
305 g
Overview
Trail Running Shoe
Carbon-Plated Trail Racing Shoe
Technical trails and mixed off-road terrain
technical mountain trails
Fast trail runs and races on technical terrain
Mountain races and skyraces
Cushioning
4 mm
6 mm
32 mm
30 mm
28 mm
24 mm
FF BLAST PLUS foam for light, responsive cushioning
FloatPro PEBA-based foam with carbon plate
Light and nimble with moderate cushioning
Responsive and propulsive
Grip & protection
ASICSGRIP rubber for traction on technical terrain
Vibram® Megagrip Elite with 4 mm lugs
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Carbon plate and durable Matryx upper
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4 mm Vibram® Megagrip Elite lugs
Upper & fit
Engineered woven upper with tongue wings for midfoot lockdown
Matryx® upper with Kevlar and high-tenacity polyamide
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Removable sockliner
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Secure race fit
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