Asics Trabuco 13 vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Asics Trabuco 13

$119

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

£83.99

Quick verdict

Asics Trabuco 13

$119

The better pick if you want:

To spend $31 less
More cushioning (34 vs 32 mm heel stack)
A lower drop (8 vs 10 mm)

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

£83.99

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (79 vs 69)
A lighter option (22 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4 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…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Asics Trabuco 13· leads in 2

CushioningAffordability

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Cushioning
34 mm
32 mm
Lightness
320 g
298 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
10 mm
Affordability
$119Top 16%
$150Top 38%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics Trabuco 13 vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (16)

Essentials

$119

£83.99

2025

2022

320 g

298 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

wet trails, muddy paths, technical terrain

Muddy, soft and mixed trails

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Trail running on muddy and technical terrain, short to medium distances

Cushioning

8 mm

10 mm

34 mm

32 mm

26 mm

22 mm

GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology

EnergyCell+ cushioning

Moderate cushioning with responsive ride

Moderate cushioning, high foot protection

Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction

Mud Contagrip® rubber with 5 mm aggressive lugs

Reinforced toe cap and sidewall protection

Welded overlays and protective toe cap

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Deep, sharp lugs for grip on mud and loose ground

Upper & fit

GORE‑TEX membrane with engineered mesh

SensiFit™ welded textile & ripstop mesh

Removable sockliner with cushioning

OrthoLite® anti-odor sockliner

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Quicklace™ with lace pocket and SensiFit™ wrap, standard width

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On the terrain

How Asics Trabuco 13 vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 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
Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6							61

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

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 656

Cushioning25/40
Lightness14/35
Smooth roll17/25

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Which offers better value: Asics Trabuco 13 vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6?

For value comparison: The Asics Trabuco 13 ($119) offers better affordability compared to the Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 ($150). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the Asics Trabuco 13 or the Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6?

The Asics Trabuco 13 is newer: it came out in 2025, and the Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 in 2022.

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$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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Joma TR-8

Joma

$120+$1Score 77+8

Better than Asics Trabuco 13 at:

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

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Asics Sonoma 8

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$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)

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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

Asics Trabuco 13· leads in 2

CushioningAffordability

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6· leads in 2

LightnessGrip

Cushioning
34 mm
32 mm
Lightness
320 g
298 g
Grip
4 mmTop 50%
5 mmTop 13%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
10 mm
Affordability
$119Top 16%
$150Top 38%

Pick a ground

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Asics Trabuco 13

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Asics Trabuco 13 vs Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

Asics Trabuco 13

Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6

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