Asics Trabuco 13 vs Joma TR-8

Asics Trabuco 13

$119

Joma TR-8

€120

Quick verdict

Asics Trabuco 13

$119

The better pick if you want:

To spend $1 less

Joma TR-8

€120

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (77 vs 69)
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 Trabuco 13· leads in none

Joma TR-8· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
34 mm
No data
Lightness
320 g
304 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4.2 mmTop 30%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
7 mm
Affordability
$119Top 16%
$120Top 18%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Trabuco 13 vs Joma TR-8

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (14)

Essentials

$119

€120

2025

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320 g

304 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

wet trails, muddy paths, technical terrain

Medium/Technical trails

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

Cushioning

8 mm

7 mm

34 mm

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26 mm

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GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology

Dual-material with FLY REACTIVE rear and phylon forefoot cushioning

Moderate cushioning with responsive ride

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Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction

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

Reinforced toe cap and sidewall protection

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Upper & fit

GORE‑TEX membrane with engineered mesh

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Removable sockliner with cushioning

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On the terrain

How Asics Trabuco 13 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 Trabuco 13							49
Joma TR-8							52

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

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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Which offers better value: Asics Trabuco 13 vs Joma TR-8?

For value comparison: The Asics Trabuco 13 ($119) offers better affordability 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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Joma TR-7

Joma

$120+$1Score 85+16

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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Asics Sonoma 8

Asics

$120+$1Score 75+6

Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

A higher overall score (75 vs 69)
Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 4 mm)

Compare with Asics Trabuco 13

Joma TR-9

Joma

$120+$1Score 69

Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

A lighter option (105 g less)
A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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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 Trabuco 13· leads in none

Joma TR-8· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
34 mm
No data
Lightness
320 g
304 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
4.2 mmTop 30%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
7 mm
Affordability
$119Top 16%
$120Top 18%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Pick a ground

Average

Asics Trabuco 13

Joma TR-8

Asics Trabuco 13 vs Joma TR-8

Asics Trabuco 13

Joma TR-8

Quick verdict

Spec profile