Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Joma TR-5

Asics TRABUCO MAX 4

$126

Joma TR-5

€132

Quick verdict

Asics TRABUCO MAX 4

$126

The better pick if you want:

To spend $6 less

Joma TR-5

€132

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (51 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 MAX 4· leads in 1

Grip

Joma TR-5· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
41 mmTop 7%
No data
Lightness
320 g
269 gTop 24%
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
5 mm
Affordability
$126Top 20%
$132Top 22%

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 MAX 4 vs Joma TR-5

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (13)

Essentials

$126

€132

2025

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320 g

269 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

rugged trails, gravel, forest paths

Technical and medium trail terrain

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Trail running on technical and medium terrain

Cushioning

5 mm

41 mm

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36 mm

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GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology

FLY REACTIVE midsole for reactive cushioning

Moderate cushioning with stability focus

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Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction

DURABILITY rubber with 4mm lugs for grip

Reinforced toe cap and lateral support

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Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with synthetic overlays

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Removable cushioned sockliner

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On the terrain

How Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Joma TR-5 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 MAX 4							54
Joma TR-5							55

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

Joma TR-569

Cushioning22/40
Lightness22/35
Smooth roll25/25

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 MAX 4 vs Joma TR-5?

For value comparison: The Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 ($126) offers better affordability compared to the Joma TR-5 ($132). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

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$125−$1Score 59−26

Better than Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 at:

To spend $1 less
A lighter option (15 g less)

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$129.99+$3.99Score 83−2

Better than Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 at:

A lighter option (56 g less)

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Hoka Torrent 5

Hoka

$130+$4Score 94+9

Better than Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 at:

A higher overall score (94 vs 85)
A lighter option (56 g less)
Deeper lugs for grip (5 vs 4.5 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 MAX 4· leads in 1

Grip

Joma TR-5· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
41 mmTop 7%
No data
Lightness
320 g
269 gTop 24%
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
4 mmTop 50%
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
5 mm
Affordability
$126Top 20%
$132Top 22%

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 MAX 4

Joma TR-5

Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Joma TR-5

Asics TRABUCO MAX 4

Joma TR-5

Quick verdict

Spec profile