Asics Sonoma 8 vs Joma TR-8

Asics Sonoma 8

$120

Joma TR-8

€120

Quick verdict

Asics Sonoma 8

$120

The better pick if you want:

No clear advantage on the specs we track.

Joma TR-8

€120

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (16 g less)

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

Asics Sonoma 8· leads in 1

Grip

Joma TR-8· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Lightness
320 g
304 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
4.2 mmTop 30%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
7 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Sonoma 8 vs Joma TR-8

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Essentials

$120

€120

2024

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320 g

304 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Light to moderate trails, dirt paths and wet conditions

Medium/Technical trails

Trail running, hiking and outdoor activities in wet or variable conditions

Long-distance trail running, competitions, and challenging terrain runs

Cushioning

8 mm

7 mm

AMPLIFOAM cushioning with rearfoot GEL technology for shock absorption

Dual-material with FLY REACTIVE rear and phylon forefoot cushioning

Grip & protection

Durable rubber outsole with trail-specific lug pattern for grip

DURABILITY rubber with aggressive studs (~4.2 mm) for grip

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On the terrain

How Asics Sonoma 8 vs Joma TR-8 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.

Pick a ground							Average
Asics Sonoma 8							53
Joma TR-8							52

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics Sonoma 851

Cushioning22/40
Lightness8/35
Smooth roll21/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

Joma TR-857

Cushioning22/40
Lightness12/35
Smooth roll23/25

Estimated: no data on stack height, assumed average.

A model built from the specs to compare shoes, not a lab measurement.

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Visual Comparison

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For value comparison: The Asics Sonoma 8 ($120) provides premium features compared to the Joma TR-8 ($120). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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Better than Asics Sonoma 8 at:

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Shoes

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

Asics Sonoma 8· leads in 1

Grip

Joma TR-8· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Lightness
320 g
304 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
4.2 mmTop 30%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
7 mm
Affordability
$120Top 18%
$120Top 18%

Pick a ground

Average

Asics Sonoma 8

Joma TR-8

Asics Sonoma 8 vs Joma TR-8

Asics Sonoma 8

Joma TR-8

Quick verdict

Spec profile