Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Kiprun Kipride Gravel

Asics TRABUCO MAX 4

$126

Kiprun Kipride Gravel

£129.99

Quick verdict

Asics TRABUCO MAX 4

$126

The better pick if you want:

To spend $3.99 less
More video reviews to check (5 vs 2)
More cushioning (41 vs 39 mm heel stack)
Deeper lugs for grip (4.5 vs 3 mm)

Kiprun Kipride Gravel

£129.99

The better pick if you want:

A lighter option (56 g less)

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 173 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 2

CushioningGrip

Kiprun Kipride Gravel· leads in 1

Lightness

Tied

Affordability

Cushioning
41 mmTop 7%
39 mmTop 13%
Lightness
320 g
264 gTop 20%
Grip
4.5 mmTop 25%
3 mm
Drophigher isn't better or worse
5 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$126Top 21%
$130Top 21%

Technical Specifications

Compare features between Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Kiprun Kipride Gravel

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (17)

Essentials

$126

£129.99

2025

2026

320 g

264 g

Overview

Trail Running Shoe

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

rugged trails, gravel, forest paths

tarmac, gravel and forest paths

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Road-to-trail training runs up to 60 km

Cushioning

5 mm

6 mm

41 mm

39 mm

36 mm

33 mm

GEL cushioning with FlyteFoam™ Propel technology

FASTECH™ foam

Moderate cushioning with stability focus

Light, neutral cushioning

Grip & protection

AHAR™ rubber with aggressive lugs for traction

Hybrid rubber outsole with 3 mm lugs

Reinforced toe cap and lateral support

Lightweight stone guard

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3 mm hybrid lugs for road and light trail

Upper & fit

Breathable engineered mesh with synthetic overlays

Reinforced upper

Removable cushioned sockliner

Removable sockliner

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Elastic lace band

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On the terrain

How Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Kiprun Kipride Gravel 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
Kiprun Kipride Gravel							47

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

Kiprun Kipride Gravel86

Cushioning38/40
Lightness23/35
Smooth roll25/25

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Video Reviews

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Visual Comparison

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Which offers better value: Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 vs Kiprun Kipride Gravel?

For value comparison: The Asics TRABUCO MAX 4 ($126) offers better affordability compared to the Kiprun Kipride Gravel ($129.99). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.