Asics Fujispeed 4 vs Brooks Caldera 8

Asics Fujispeed 4

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180
Brooks Caldera 8

Brooks Caldera 8

$150

Quick verdict

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (33 vs 25)
  • A lighter option (72 g less)
  • More cushioning (43 vs 38.5 mm heel stack)

Brooks Caldera 8

$150

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $30 less
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 3.5 mm)

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…).

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Asics Fujispeed 4· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Brooks Caldera 8· leads in 2

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    43 mmTop 4%
    39 mmTop 15%
  • Lightness

    240 gTop 9%
    312 g
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
    4 mmTop 49%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $180
    $150Top 35%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

180 $
150 $
240 g
312 g

Overview

Trail Racing Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical mountain trails and trail races
rugged trails, mountainous terrain, dirt paths
Trail races and fast sessions on mountain terrain
Technical trail running, long distance trail runs, mountain races

Cushioning

5 mm
6 mm
43 mm
38.5 mm
38 mm
32.5 mm
Dual layer of FF BLAST PLUS foam with a full-length carbon plate
DNA Loft v2 cushioning for plush but responsive ride
Light, energetic and propulsive ride
Plush, responsive cushioning for long runs

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs for grip on varied terrain
TrailTack Green Rubber with high-traction lugs
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Ballistic Rock Shield underfoot for rock and debris protection
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Aggressive lugs for technical grip on varied surfaces

Upper & fit

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Breathable engineered mesh with reinforced overlays
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