Asics Trabuco 13

The Asics GEL-TRABUCO 13 GTX is a durable trail running shoe with Gore‑Tex waterproofing, GEL cushioning, and rugged outsole designed for wet and technical trails.

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$119

Cheaper than 89% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 320 g
Drop: 8 mm
Heel Stack: 34 mm
Forefoot Stack: 26 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…).

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Strengths

Affordability

Weak points

Lightness

Cushioning
34 mm
Lightness
320 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$119Top 16%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$119

2025

320 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

wet trails, muddy paths, technical terrain

Cushioning

8 mm

34 mm

26 mm

GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology

Moderate cushioning with responsive ride

Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction

Reinforced toe cap and sidewall protection

Upper & fit

GORE‑TEX membrane with engineered mesh

Removable sockliner with cushioning

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On the terrain

How Asics Trabuco 13 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 Trabuco 1362

Cushioning29/40
Lightness8/35
Smooth roll25/25

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The Asics Trabuco 13 was released in 2025.

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Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

A higher overall score (85 vs 69)
A lighter option (60 g less)
More cushioning (38 vs 34 mm heel stack)

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Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

A higher overall score (77 vs 69)
A lighter option (16 g less)

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Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

A higher overall score (75 vs 69)
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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

Affordability

Weak points

Lightness

Cushioning
34 mm
Lightness
320 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
Affordability
$119Top 16%

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Asics Trabuco 13

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