Asics Trabuco Max 5 vs Mount to Coast H1

Asics Trabuco Max 5

Asics Trabuco Max 5

$180
Mount to Coast H1

Mount to Coast H1

$170

Quick verdict

Asics Trabuco Max 5

$180

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (33 vs 30)
  • More cushioning (38.5 vs 35 mm heel stack)
  • Deeper lugs for grip (3.5 vs 2 mm)

Mount to Coast H1

$170

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $10 less
  • A lighter option (58 g less)

Spec profile

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Asics Trabuco Max 5· leads in 2

CushioningGrip

Mount to Coast H1· leads in 2

LightnessAffordability
  • Cushioning

    39 mmTop 15%
    35 mmTop 39%
  • Lightness

    300 g
    242 gTop 11%
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
    2 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    5 mm
    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $180
    $170

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

180 $
170 $
300 g
242 g

Overview

Max Cushion Trail Running Shoe
Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
Light to moderate trails, gravel and forest paths
roads, fireroads and smooth trails
Long trail runs and ultra training on light to moderate terrain
Road-to-trail runs and ultras

Cushioning

5 mm
6 mm
38.5 mm
35 mm
33.5 mm
29 mm
FF BLAST PLUS foam for maximum, energetic cushioning
CircleCELL™ foam made in part from organic waste
Maximum cushioning for long runs
Light and cushioned for long distances

Grip & protection

ASICSGRIP rubber with 3.5 mm lugs for off-road traction
VersaGrip™ hybrid road-to-trail outsole with 2 mm micro-lugs
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Cushioned platform
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2 mm micro-lugs for mixed surfaces

Upper & fit

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Lightweight engineered mesh
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Removable sockliner
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Dual lacing for independent tension
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