Asics TRABUCO MAX 4

The Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 is a stable trail running shoe with GEL cushioning, AHAR rubber outsole, and breathable upper designed for rugged off-road trails.

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#34 of 174 shoes by score5 video reviews

$126

Cheaper than 86% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight: 320 g
Drop: 5 mm
Heel Stack: 41 mm
Forefoot Stack: 36 mm

Spec profile

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Strengths

CushioningGripAffordability

Weak points

Lightness

Cushioning
41 mmTop 7%
Lightness
320 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
Affordability
$126Top 20%

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$126

2025

320 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

rugged trails, gravel, forest paths

Cushioning

5 mm

41 mm

36 mm

GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology

Moderate cushioning with stability focus

Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction

Reinforced toe cap and lateral support

Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with synthetic overlays

Removable cushioned sockliner

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On the terrain

How Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 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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Asics TRABUCO MAX 4							54

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics TRABUCO MAX 469

Cushioning40/40
Lightness8/35
Smooth roll21/25

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The Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 was released in 2025.

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Popular Comparisons

Compare the Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 with other top trail running shoes from leading brands, including Asics for the ultimate trail running experience.

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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

CushioningGripAffordability

Weak points

Lightness

Cushioning
41 mmTop 7%
Lightness
320 g
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
Affordability
$126Top 20%

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