Asics Blazeblast vs Craft Pure Trail X

Asics Blazeblast

€159.95

Craft Pure Trail X

$159.95

Quick verdict

Asics Blazeblast

€159.95

The better pick if you want:

A higher overall score (86 vs 71)
More video reviews to check (5 vs 1)
A lighter option (84 g less)
More cushioning (43 vs 36 mm heel stack)

Craft Pure Trail X

$159.95

The better pick if you want:

A lower drop (6 vs 8 mm)

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 Blazeblast· leads in 2

CushioningLightness

Craft Pure Trail X· leads in 1

Affordability

Cushioning
43 mmTop 3%
36 mmTop 35%
Lightness
252 gTop 12%
336 g
Grip
2.5 mm
No data
Drophigher isn't better or worse
8 mm
6 mm
Affordability
$160
$160Top 48%

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 Blazeblast vs Craft Pure Trail X

Best value in this comparisonOnly differences (17)

Essentials

€159.95

$159.95

August 2026

June 2025

252 g

336 g

Overview

Road-to-Trail Running Shoe

Trail Running Shoe

Road, gravel paths and light trails

wet, muddy and rocky trails

Mixed road and trail runs, gravel and park trails

Long-distance trail running and trail races

Cushioning

8 mm

6 mm

43 mm

36 mm

35 mm

30 mm

FF BLAST MAX foam with a forefoot trampoline pod for energetic toe-offs

Cr Foam™ ultra-light, high-rebound supercritical foam

High, soft and bouncy cushioning

Cushioned and durable for long distances

Grip & protection

Hybrid ASICSGRIP rubber with 2.5 mm lugs for road and trail

Full-traction lugged rubber outsole

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Exposed rock plate under the midfoot and forefoot

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Lugged rubber for mud and rock

Upper & fit

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Ripstop upper reinforced with TPU in high-wear areas

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Removable sockliner

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Roomy upper with a secure, comfortable fit

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On the terrain

How Asics Blazeblast vs Craft Pure Trail X 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 Blazeblast							46
Craft Pure Trail X							48

FlatPacked, runnable trail

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

Asics Blazeblast91

Cushioning40/40
Lightness26/35
Smooth roll25/25

Craft Pure Trail X62

Cushioning33/40
Lightness4/35
Smooth roll25/25

Estimated: no data on lug depth, 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 Blazeblast vs Craft Pure Trail X?

For value comparison: The Asics Blazeblast ($160) provides premium features compared to the Craft Pure Trail X ($159.95). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.