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  2. Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2

The Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 is a trail racing super shoe with an X-shaped carbon plate between FF Leap and FF Blast+ foams, ASICSGRIP outsole with 3.5 mm lugs and a knitted Motion Wrap upper, built for fast, runnable mountain terrain.

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
Asics·Shoes
#18 of 174 shoes by score5 video reviews

€249.95

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

Lowest price $250 at Asics, of 2 shops compared

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Key specs

Weight
255 g
Drop
5 mm
Heel Stack
41.5 mm
Forefoot Stack
36.5 mm
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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

CushioningLightness

Weak points

GripAffordability
  • Cushioning

    42 mmTop 5%
  • Lightness

    255 gTop 13%
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
  • Affordability

    $250

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

€249.95
August 2026
255 g

Overview

Trail Running Racing Shoe
fast runnable trails, moderately technical mountain terrain

Cushioning

5 mm
41.5 mm
36.5 mm
FF Leap (A-TPU) top layer over FF Blast+ (EVA/OBC) with X-shaped carbon plate
Highly responsive race-day ride, firm underfoot

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs and generous lug spacing
Reinforced toe bumper, no rock plate beyond carbon plate

Upper & fit

Knitted Motion Wrap with ultralight elastomeric yarn
Removable sockliner
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On the terrain

How Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 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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Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 253

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 291
  • Cushioning40/40
  • Lightness26/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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Is the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 a good investment for trail running in 2026?

At $250, the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.

When was the Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 released?

The Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 was released in August 2026.

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1Asics METAFUJI TRAIL
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL

Asics

$250Score 78−11

Better than Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 at:

  • More cushioning (44 vs 41.5 mm heel stack)
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2Nike ACG Ultrafly 2
Nike ACG Ultrafly 2

Nike

$260+$10Score 83−6
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3Hoka Tecton X 4
Hoka Tecton X 4

Hoka

$275+$25Score 91+2
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