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Asics METAFUJI TRAIL
Asics
$250Score 51
Better than Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 at:
- More cushioning (44 vs 41.5 mm heel stack)
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
$250
Asics Trabuco Max 5
$180
Quick verdict
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2
$250
The better pick if you want:
- A higher overall score (51 vs 33)
- A lighter option (45 g less)
- More cushioning (41.5 vs 38.5 mm heel stack)
Asics Trabuco Max 5
$180
The better pick if you want:
- To spend $70 less
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…).
Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest
Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2· leads in 2
CushioningLightness
Asics Trabuco Max 5· leads in 1
Affordability
Tied
Grip
Cushioning
42 mmTop 6%39 mmTop 15%Lightness
255 gTop 15%300 gGrip
3.5 mm3.5 mmDrophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm5 mmAffordability
$250$180
Technical Specifications
Compare features between Asics METAFUJI TRAIL 2 vs Asics Trabuco Max 5
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Essentials
250 $
180 $
255 g
300 g
Overview
Trail Running Racing Shoe
Max Cushion Trail Running Shoe
fast runnable trails, moderately technical mountain terrain
Light to moderate trails, gravel and forest paths
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Long trail runs and ultra training on light to moderate terrain
Cushioning
5 mm
5 mm
41.5 mm
38.5 mm
36.5 mm
33.5 mm
FF Leap (A-TPU) top layer over FF Blast+ (EVA/OBC) with X-shaped carbon plate
FF BLAST PLUS foam for maximum, energetic cushioning
Highly responsive race-day ride, firm underfoot
Maximum cushioning for long runs
Grip & protection
ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs and generous lug spacing
ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs for off-road traction
Reinforced toe bumper, no rock plate beyond carbon plate
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Upper & fit
Knitted Motion Wrap with ultralight elastomeric yarn
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Removable sockliner
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