Asics Fujispeed 4 vs Salomon Pulsar

Asics Fujispeed 4

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180
Salomon Pulsar

Salomon Pulsar

$150

Quick verdict

Asics Fujispeed 4

$180

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (33 vs 25)
  • A lighter option (41 g less)
  • More cushioning (43 vs 29 mm heel stack)

Salomon Pulsar

$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

Salomon Pulsar· leads in 2

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    43 mmTop 4%
    29 mm
  • Lightness

    240 gTop 9%
    281 gTop 44%
  • 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
281 g

Overview

Trail Racing Shoe
Trail Running Shoe
Technical mountain trails and trail races
mixed trail, smooth & rocky paths
Trail races and fast sessions on mountain terrain
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Cushioning

5 mm
6 mm
43 mm
29 mm
38 mm
23 mm
Dual layer of FF BLAST PLUS foam with a full-length carbon plate
optiFOAM² / superfoam cushioning
Light, energetic and propulsive ride
Moderate cushioning with energy return

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs for grip on varied terrain
All Terrain Contagrip® rubber with moderate lugs
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High foot protection

Upper & fit

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Synthetic/textile mesh with SensiFit™
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Standard sockliner
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