Asics Fujispeed 4 vs LOWA Fortux

Asics Fujispeed 4

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180
LOWA Fortux

LOWA Fortux

$161

Quick verdict

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (33 vs 28)
  • A lighter option (20 g less)
  • More cushioning (43 vs 32.5 mm heel stack)

LOWA Fortux

$161

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $19 less
  • Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 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

LOWA Fortux· leads in 2

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    43 mmTop 4%
    33 mm
  • Lightness

    240 gTop 9%
    260 gTop 18%
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
    4.5 mmTop 24%
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $180
    $161

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

180 $
161 $
240 g
260 g

Overview

Trail Racing Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical mountain trails and trail races
Technical trails and long-distance off-road routes
Trail races and fast sessions on mountain terrain
Long-distance trail running and ultra-trail events

Cushioning

5 mm
6 mm
43 mm
32.5 mm
38 mm
26.5 mm
Dual layer of FF BLAST PLUS foam with a full-length carbon plate
LOWA® DYNAEVA® high-rebound EVA
Light, energetic and propulsive ride
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Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs for grip on varied terrain
LOWA® TRAC® Ultra outsole for reliable traction
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