Asics METAFUJI TRAIL

The Asics METAFUJI TRAIL is a lightweight trail running shoe with GEL cushioning, aggressive outsole, and breathable upper designed for technical trail running.

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$250

Pricier than 94% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 290 g
Drop: 5 mm
Heel Stack: 44 mm
Forefoot Stack: 39 mm

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 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

Strengths

Cushioning

Weak points

GripAffordability

Cushioning
44 mmTop 1%
Lightness
290 g
Grip
2.7 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
Affordability
$250

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$250

2024

290 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

technical trails, forest paths, uneven terrain

Cushioning

5 mm

44 mm

39 mm

GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology

Moderate cushioning with responsive ride

Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction

Toe cap reinforcement and lateral support

Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with synthetic overlays

Removable cushioned sockliner

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On the terrain

How Asics METAFUJI TRAIL should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

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FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL81

Cushioning40/40
Lightness16/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The Asics METAFUJI TRAIL was released in 2024.

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A higher overall score (89 vs 78)
A lighter option (35 g less)

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$260+$10Score 83+5

Better than Asics METAFUJI TRAIL at:

A higher overall score (83 vs 78)
A lighter option (21 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2.7 mm)

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Hoka Tecton X 4

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$275+$25Score 91+13

Better than Asics METAFUJI TRAIL at:

A higher overall score (91 vs 78)
A lighter option (29 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (4 vs 2.7 mm)

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Popular Comparisons

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 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

Strengths

Cushioning

Weak points

GripAffordability

Cushioning
44 mmTop 1%
Lightness
290 g
Grip
2.7 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
Affordability
$250

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